Friends of the Manchester Library

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by President Cisney

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.

Correspondence: We received a $1000 donation in the memory of the Ries family, copies of POI articles were circulated and a letter from John Weatherhill (876-2669) re: VFW actions on the flagpole for the vet’s garden.

The planned presentation by the “CAFÉ” committee from KRL was postponed.

Treasurer’s report: Carol presented the figures for the last month. Of note was the fact that book sales are slow.

Penny jar: Carol reported that she has a key for the new lock on the penny jar and the other key is stored in the lock box in the library. The treasurer will oversee the operation of the penny jar in the future.

Branch Manager’s report: Dee’s report was distributed and a digital copy will be forwarded with the minutes.

Bookstore report: The next special sale will be held on Saturday 9/13. Volunteers are needed to help set-up on 9/12 and work the sale on 9/13. The sign-up sheet will be posted in the library meeting room on a cabinet face. We need to dispose of a significant number of books to clear space for the remodeling effort. Some effective strategy will be employed at the book sale.

Newsletter: Next issue will be out next week.

Facilities Manager report: John said the chair hangars, banner clips, and annual HVAC maintenance have been completed. Upcoming tasks are disposal of old vets flagpole (VFW will handle this), removal of the birds nest above the entrance light, and installation of the warning sign for the back of the building.

Gardens: The next work party will be Friday 9/12 at 9:30AM, help is always appreciated.

Building Committee: We will use a “Fast track” building permit process (1 week). Dale Lyman (the contractor) will pick-up the required permit papers soon.

Port Advisory Committee: Steve Pedersen reported that due to several parking lot infractions, Dee has been authorized to contact the towing company. Dee will also create a “reminder” note to discourage unauthorized use of the library spaces when towing is inappropriate. Steve also mentioned that the parking lot will be re-striped in the spring, and the Port is investigating the potential development of a small “amphitheater” type area in the lower part of the launch area with input from the Advisory Committee.

Old Business:

Closed action items from last meeting: Carol is removing the irrigation hose after each watering, Eric and John flushed the water spigot on the front of the building and Steve will speak with the Water District about appropriate shutoffs for the building, Carol has purchased the four new tables, Ray reported on the natural gas earthquake valve and a motion was approved to authorize up to $750 to permit and install the valve, Dee and John are to continue with earthquake preparedness by staff, Joan offered to coordinate the wine tasting event on Sunday 10/26 from 2-5PM; this will be held at the Port Orchard Cellars and will cost $20. We are providing appetizers and all are encouraged to come costumed as their favorite literary character. A motion was approved to authorize Joan up to $100 for door and costume prizes.

We also discussed the proposal for a tankless water heater system. Carol will have Port Orchard plumbing come to the library and prepare a bid for the most appropriate system.

Eric has two nominations for the next “Special Friend”. All nominations should be submitted before 9/15.

New Business:

. Eric will be out of the country on 10/22 so Ray will run that meeting.

The cleaning service was discussed and Carol has the action item on that.

Jim Stritzel has about 600 books for sale and asked for FOML help in disposition for a cut of the profits. Carol, Norma, and Ray will help with that.

Meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm. Next meeting: Wednesday, 9/24 from 7 to 8:15 pm in the library meeting room.

Respectfully submitted, John Winslow, Secretary