Friends of the Manchester Library

The meeting was called to order at 6:59:30 pm by Vice-President Pardo.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.

Correspondence: E. Brem. Newsletter, Edward Jones note, Fred Meyer Fund thank you for our thank you/summary.

Treasurer’s report: We will have CD’s maturing over the next several months that could be used to fund new constr.

Branch Manager’s report: Full report is contained in a separate attachment. We approved a $50 gift for Leigh Ann Winterrowd to recognize all she has done for the Manchester Branch. She moves to her new position at Sylvan Way on 11/17. We also approved a 2009 donation of $1000 to KRL’s Summer Reads program.

Bookstore report: November 15 will be our next special book sale and set-up will be at 7AM due to Friday night movie.

Newsletter: Next issue will be timed to include information about our construction plans, or by January. John will have a note added to Water bills alerting community to impact of the construction.

Facilities Manager report: John reported no significant issues. It was agreed that the building permit for the office and expansion should be extended to include gas earthquake valve and tankless water heater installations to minimize permitting cost. Up to $7500 was authorized for new construction and permitting. There will be a meeting with the contractor, Dale Lyman on Tuesday 10/28 at 5PM in the library.

Port Advisory Committee: Work will be undertaken to add curbing to the parking lot adjacent to “Anchors” which should create several additional parking spaces. The Port has approved up to $1500 in matching funds for a Manchester sign to be located at the intersection of Mile Hill and Colchester. The community will be asked for donations toward the anticipated total cost of $3500. The FOML agreed to spend up to $750 toward the sign which will make note of the library and provide a place for hanging banners. The FOML treasury will be the repository for the donated funds for the sign.

Ray agreed to call a meeting to discuss ideas on a new library building.

Gardens: We will have a schedule next year to insure FOML support for garden maintenance along with LLGC.

Salmon bake: Ray re-affirmed his commitment to be chair, but said he would be out of town for the last several days prior to the Salmon Bake and on the day of the event and is looking for a volunteer to handle the duties those last days. Ray will call the first Salmon Bake meeting in November.

Old Business:

All follow-ups from September have been completed or are in progress.

Our wine tasting/literary costume party is scheduled for Sunday 10/26 2-5PM at Port Orchard Wine Cellars.

New Business:

.Carol requested permission to purchase our two surplus tower fans. A motion was approved to offer them to Carol for $20 each.

John announced that we had recently received a $1000 grant from Target to be used for our toddler/pre-schooler reading programs. John will discuss with Dee exactly how the funds should be used.

Carol reported that we have new letterhead available with a new state registration number and it should be used for all official correspondence.

Our Nov/Dec meeting date was moved to December 10 due to a scheduling conflict.

Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. Next meeting: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008, from 7 to 8:15 pm in the library meeting room.

Respectfully submitted,

John Winslow, Secretary