June Minutes

Record of the Frost Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting June 25, 2008 6:00 p.m. Frost Free Library, Marlborough, NH   In attendance: Kathleen Ash, Molly Badrawy, Rufus Frost, Jackie Leahy, John Northcott, Gina Paight and Pastor Marilyn Ayer   Secretary's Minutes from May 10, 2008 were accepted as presented by Marilyn Ayer; moved to accept by Jackie Leahy and seconded by John Northcott.   Treasurer's Report, presented by Jackie Leahy, was accepted by the Trustees with the following notes:

  • Elizabeth Richards Concert Fund Balance is $2484.31. 
  • The amount of $6470.70, interest from the trust fund, was deposited into the Special Gift Fund.  New Balance is $14640.65. 
  • Gina Paight moved, Rufus Frost seconded and it was unanimously voted to accept a gift of $200 to the Special Gift Fund from the Marlborough Historical Society.
  • Jackie Leahy moved, Rufus Frost seconded and it was voted to pay for a subscription to the National Geographic magazine from the gift fund because the money had been given for the purpose of purchasing a subscription.

  Director's Report given by Kathleen Ash.   Rufus Frost moved, Gina Paight seconded and we voted to accept the report as presented.  The following was noted:

  • The concert series is short by $140.  We will explore some options, including another corporate sponsorship.  The signs for the concert series will be updated.
  • Jackie Leahy moved, John Northcott seconded and we voted to authorize Rufus Frost to spend up to $400 on a new air conditioner for the Maybelle Page Room.

  Maintenance Report presented by Rufus Frost, was discussed, especially the following points:

  • We are on the roofer's list for work to be done; Rufus showed us the color sample.

  Old Business

  • Molly Badrawy thanked Kathleen, and all who helped her, for the veterans program.
  • Concert series:  Molly Badrawy suggested that the trustees sponsor a concert and we agreed that we would.
  • Perimeter lights in the reading room: We will continue to follow up on this issue but need to wait until the fall.
  • There was discussion about the display case that still needs to be moved out. 

  The next meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2008, skipping over July intentionally.   At 7:22 p.m. John Northcott moved, Rufus Frost seconded and we voted to adjourn.   Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Ayer June 27, 2008  


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