Mamaroneck Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Location: Library Meeting Room

In attendance: Chris Love, Fred Rosenberg, Laurie Girsky, Carolyn Pomeranz, Bill Spiro, Eileen Cohen, Jeff Meighan and Director Susan Benton.

The meeting was called to order at 8:00pm.

The minutes of the July 27 (graciously prepared by Bill Spiro) were approved unanimously.

There were no bills to approve as Mary has been on vacation. The bills will be e-mailed to Board members for approval.

Fund Raising Committee - report was given by Eileen and Laurie. The following points were discussed:

1. raising money to offset % increases in operating budget.
2. an invitation to donate should be at forefront on the Library’s website along with tie into Paypal.
3. fundraising should complement the Friends.
4. Helen Rafferty will be asked to draft a mission statement.
5. a discussion was had about the idea of funding endowments, and future donations tied to specific areas (ie - book purchases)
6. the committee is active and has meetings.

Gala Opening - Carolyn updated the 9/17 event and will continue to e-mail the Board. Eileen indicated the Banner is set to be installed on the Metro North trestle.

Budget - Susan presented a basic draft of the proposed budget that she released only hours before. There was little discussion since the members had no opportunity to review.

Construction - Bill gave a brief update in Helen's absence.

Director's Report - was delivered by Susan. In addition Susan pressed the Board for approval for an additional hire @ 21 hours per week to work for Marcia Hupp. Heated discussion ensued. The matter was tabled. Susan informed the Board about a Heathcote presentation to be conducted at the Library on 10/21/11.

Endowments - There was a brief discussion about the viability of raising sufficient monies to establish endowments.

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