Board of Trustees
- Ethan Plank – President
- Victoria Schulte – Vice President
- Judith Jones – Secretary
- John Aubry- Treasurer
- Rosemary Deen
- Sarah Graves
- Sig Hack
- Suzanne Warren
2021 Fast Facts, click here: SRl Fast Facts 2021.docx
Stone Ridge Library Board of Trustee Meetings
These are held on the third Thursday of the month on Zoom or in the Library and are open to the public.
2023
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
December – no meeting
All Board Meeting Minutes are available upon request at the Library.
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES – February 16, 2023
Present: John Aubry, Jody Ford, Sarah Graves, Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Lisa St. John, Susanne Warren, Sig Hack, Rosemary Deen.
Observer: Jonathan Lee
Meeting called to order: 4:00 pm, no Zoom attendees.
1. No public comment
2. Lisa moved to approve minutes of January meeting. John seconded.
Approval of November minutes tabled until next meeting.
3. Treasurer’s Report – John
Met with Foundation to give an overview of Library’s finances
4. Director’s Report – Jody
I hope to get a person for each fundraiser to shadow the current chair people so that we have a plan in place when current organizers retire.
Julianna has begun in-person story hours for this year.
First class visit from High Meadow School this week. We have a plan in place for regular visits from first through fourth grade classes if the teachers would like to take advantage of it.
Our new calendar is in place on the website.
We have given out 180 of the 234 Rochester Memberships.
Book recommendation column with the Shawangunk Journal along with a number of other area libraries.
We are no longer purchasing books on CD. We will use that budget to purchase ebooks and streaming audio books instead. Our share of the resource cost for e-materials should be in the range of $7000 a year.
Our current art show by David Shaengold has been very successful. Mr. Shaengold is donating half of the proceeds of his sales to the library. The other half will go to the Marbletown Food Pantry.
Facebook and Instagram followers are up.
I am working on the Annual Report for Mid-Hudson and the Division of Library Development now. Statistics for circulation in 2022 are up for both adult and children’s fiction as well as electronic use of materials. The one area where statistics are down is in holds (or materials loaned from other libraries.) I believe this can be explained by the widespread use of streaming services such as Hoopla and Libby in lieu of borrowing materials from other libraries. I will have a full report at the March meeting.
5. Buildings & Grounds – Ethan
Gina is remodeling bathrooms.
Deb Gray has new plan for Bookshop Garden area to begin mid-April, early May.
John made a motion to approve up to $10,000 for the plan, Vicki seconded.
Handrail plans are in progress.
Bill Merchant from the Historical Preservation Committee wants to follow up on a note he received about revising the (previous) front “porch.” Susanne and Jody will draft a note explaining that there is no need—existing porch is exit only, previous was ornamental.
6. Policy Committee -Vicky
Need to revise disaster policy to include active shooter response (emergency button to Sheriff’s Office). Tabled until next meeting when paperwork will be available.
7. Outreach Committee -Sarah
Survey going out to PTAs with five major goals addressed.
8. Personnel Committee -Vicki
Will report after joint meeting next month.
9. No new business
Meeting adjourned: 4:40 Next Meeting March 16 2023
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES – 20 January 2022
In attendance: John Aubrey (Treasurer), Rosemary Dean, Jody Ford (Director), Ethan Plank (President), Vicky Schulte (Vice President), Lisa St. John
I Meeting called to order
1. No public comment
2. Acceptance of minutes from November 18 2021 meeting: tabled
II Treasurer’s Report
1. End of year deficit does not reflect PPE loan
182,000 fund balance -81,000 needed to cover 1st part of year before tax money;
100,000 surplus
2. Payroll underspent by 22,000.
3. Motion by John Aubrey to increase staff salaries by 2% rounding up to the next dollar per hour.
4. Motion seconded by Rosemary Dean
5. All aye, motion carried.
III Director’s Report
1. Brief discussion of material use breakdown labels
2. Brief discussion of Mid-Hudson Libraries fines and Stone ridge Library copying fees
3. Motion by Lisa St. John to eliminate fines.
4. Motion seconded by Vicky Schulte.
5. All aye, motion carried.
IV Building and Grounds Committee Update
1. Ethan Plank reported positive survey by ECS (Energy Conservation Services), waiting for full report.
2. Met with Marge Bauer, architectural designer. Waiting for full report.
V. Three Year Plan Committee Report: tabled
VI. SRL Foundation Report: tabled
VII. EV Charging Station Concerns
1. Vicky provided information from Marbletown website
-free for two years via grant
-SRL Foundation willing to take on management after the grant runs out
-The SRL Board needs to make a formal request to the Foundation
VIII. Meeting adjourned
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21
No Board Meeting in December
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY BOARD – Minutes of November 17th, 2022
Present: John Aubry, Jody Ford, Sarah Graves, Sig Hack, Judith Jones, Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Lisa St. John, Susanne Warren
Meeting called to order: 4:10 In person and Zoom
1. No public comments
2. Accept minutes from September
3.Treasurer’s Report – John
-Discussion of budget
Motion to spend $3,075 for Year End Bonuses’ made by John, seconded by Lisa, all aye
4. Director’s Report – Jody
-Begun to prepare for winter
-Gina has begun building and grounds maintenance
-Julianna has started in-person Story Hour program
-Discussion of Insurance
-On-line calendar should make it easier for registering for programs
-Knitter’s Sale and Holiday Table are up and running
-Foundation Year- End Donation Letter will be sent out soon
-Mary Crisp will be retiring at the end of the year. Retirement party will be at the Community Center on December 5th at 11:00
Motion that in 2022 Director, when needed, will pay out vacation time, made by Susanne, 2nd by Vicky
5.Building and Grounds – Ethan
-No update at this time
6. Personnel & Policy – Vicky
-Susanne will up-date handbook
-Judith – will update Local History policy
7. Planning Committee – Judith
-Discussed projects for 2023 and 2024
-Mid-Hudson has information about available granting sources for green certification
Meeting adjourned: 4:45
Calendar:
No meeting in December
Next meeting – January 19th, 2023 4:00 Library
December 5th – Retirement Party for Mary Crisp – 11:00 Community Center
Minutes submitted by Judith Jones
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – October 20, 2022
Present: John Aubrey, Sarah Graves, Sig Hack, Judith Jones, Ethan Plank, Lisa St. John
Meeting available on Zoom, and recorded
Meeting called to order: 4:05
1. No public comment
2. Minutes of September 16 – tabled until next month
3. Treasurer’s Report – John
– Discussion of Budget
4. Directors Report – Jody
– Little Book Shop will close October 29. The 2 book donation days went well.
– The Three fundraising events raised $14,323., slightly more that the Fair raised. Would like to continue holding three smaller events in the future.
– Book Budget: Mid Hudson would like us to increase our digital budget.
-Handy Person/Maintenance worker is needed for 5 hours a week. Geena is available
– Foundation Auction was successful. Thank you Aimee
– Mary Crisp is retiring after 30 years. Would like to host a retirement party.
Motion to spend $500 for Mary Crisp’s Retirement party made by Susanne, 2nd by Sara, all aye.
5. Building & Grounds – Ethan
– Daylily Garden has been installed by Erin Brower and crew. Ron Sharkey donated the gate,
– We have begun the process of winterizing the Library
6. Personnel – tabled until next month
7. Planning Committee. Will meet before next month
8. New Business – Ethan
– Discussion of projects
Meeting Adjourned: 4:45
Calendar:
November 17 – Board Meeting – 4:00 Library and Zoom
Minutes submitted by Judith Jones
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – September 15, 2022
Present: John Aubrey, Jody Ford, Sarah Graves, Sig Hack, Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Lisa St. John
Meeting available on Zoom, and recorded
Meeting called to order: 4:05
1. No public comment
2. Minutes of August accepted
3. Treasurer’s Report – John
– Discussion of Budget and proposed salary schedule for 2023
4. Directors Report – Jody
– Little Book Shop and Book Sale has generated $12,810 so far in 2022. Little Book Shop will remain open until October 29, 2022
– In 2023 all Library Trustees are required for 2 hour training TBD
– We will participate in the annual “Food Fight” with Ulster County Libraries. All donations will go to the Marbletown and Rochester Food Pantries
– We will give LBS dollars for “food Pantry” children to get free books
– Book donations will be accepted October 1 and 15. 2 box limit. Great condition only
– Reception for Francisco Rivera’s show will be on Saturday, September 17 from 1-3pm
– Annual Fire Inspection completed
5. Building & Grounds – Ethan
– We have a water shortage
– Marge Brower will begin to install the ” Roasmary Deen Daylily Garden”
– Local History Room – Gail Many – Town Historian, will bring documents from the Town and integrate it with our collection
– Ad Hoc Committes needed:
– Garden Committee – for watering
– Hospitality Committee – prepare foor for events
– Little Book Shop – in place for 2022
6. Personnel – shelved until next month
Meeting Adjourned: 4:35
Calendar:
September 17 – Francisco Rivera’s opening 1-3pm
October 20 – Board Meeting – 4:00 Library and Zoom
Minutes submitted by Judith Jones
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – August 18, 2022
Present: John Aubry, Jody Ford, Sarah Graves, Sig Hack, Judith Jones, Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Lisa St. John, Susanne Warren
Meeting called to order: 4:05 and Zoom
No public comment
Ethan administered the Oath of Office to newly elected, and current trustees
Minutes of July were accepted
Director’s report – Jody
- Congratulations s to Judith Jones and Sarah Graves on their election to the Board of Trustees
- Summer reading program is going well
- Need to create job descriptions and recruit volunteers for ad hoc committees:
- Garden Committee, Hospitality, Outreach, Local History
- Book Sale will be on September 10th from 10-2. Set up on Friday to move books onto tables from 10-2, clean up Saturday from 2-4
- Library has water shortage – water cisterns will be put in place
Treasurer’s Report tabled until next month
Buildings & Grounds – Ethan
- Insulation and sealing completed
- Finish small projects with the book barn
- Seating area design in progress
- Marbletown Environmental Committee is applying for grant for feasibility study for geothermal and requests the Stone Ridge Library ‘s support.
- Motion for the Stone Ridge Library to participate in Marbletown’s feasibility study for geothermal scoping study made by Lisa, seconded by Judith, all aye.
- John will write letter of support
Meeting adjourned : 4:50
Calendar:
September 10th – Book Sale – Library Grounds 10-2
September 15th – Board of Trustee Meeting – 4:00 In person and Zoom
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – July 21, 2022
Present & Zoom: John Aubry, Rosemary Deen, Jody Ford, Sig Hack, Judith Jones,
Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Linda Still, Lisa St. John
Meeting called to order: 4:04
No public comment
Motion to reappoint Lisa St. John to the Stone Ridge Library Board made by
Linda, seconded by Vicky, all aye
Ethan presented the Trustee Oath – recited, then signed by Lisa St. John
Board accepts minutes of February 2022
Treasurer Report – John
We received monies from the Estate of Bonnie Banyard
Review and discuss budget
Director’s Report – Jody
- Annual report completed and submitted to Mid-Hudson
- Motion to accept annual report made by Judith, seconded by Lisa, all aye
- Tree damage from storm has been repaired
- Received monies from the Town of Marbletown
- Returning to In Person programming in April
- Children’s programs remain remote
- Messaging to encourage people to wear masks while in the Library
- Fact Sheet for 2021 is completed- brochure is available to public
- Discussion of hours of operation for the Little Bookshop
- Grant from Mid Hudson for internet access received. Strong access points now
available in the yard
Building and Grounds – Ethan
- Deb Gray is designing memorial garden for Bonnie Banyard
- Hired Marge Brower to create Master Plan for yard
7. SRL Foundation – Linda
- Raised $41,000 through annual appeal for 2021.
Meeting adjourned 5:10
Calendar:
April 21, 2022 – Board of Trustee meeting – 4:00 Library and Zoom
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – April 21, 2022
Present & Zoom: Rosemary Deen, Jody Ford, Sig Hack, Judith Jones, Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Lisa St. John, Susanne Warren
Meeting called to order- 4:18
- No public Comment
- Motion to appoint Susanne Warren as trustee to the Stone Ridge Library Board, to the seat vacated by Rob Miraldi, made by Judith, seconded by Lisa, all aye
Oath administered by Ethan Plank.
- Minutes of February accepted.
- Treasurer Report – Vicky
- Discussion of budget
Director’s Report – Jody
- Deb Gray and crew are constructing pollinator garden in memorial to Bonni Leu Banyard
- First in-person Children’s Program was held outdoors
- Little Book Barn will be opened May 7th
- We are preparing for the May 7th Garden Fair
Building & Grounds – Ethan
- 3 bids and proposals for ceiling and insulation throughout the buildings will be presented next month
- Discussions of options on the bluestone walkway
Committees – Vicky
- Personnel & Budget- Personnel – Vicky (chair) Judith, Rosemary, Sig
- Budget – John (chair), Sig, Vicky, Judith, Rosemary
- Buildings & Grounds – Ethan (chair), John, Rosemary
- Public Relations & Policy – Susanne (Chair) Lisa, Vicky, Ethan
- Long Range Planning – Judith (Co-Chair), Lisa (Co-chair), John, Ethan
Stone Ridge Library Foundation – Ethan
- Hudson Valley Gives fundraiser will be on May 18th
Meeting adjourned – 5:00
Calendar:
May 7th 10:00-2:00 Garden Fair
May 19th – Board of Trustee Meeting – 4:00
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – March 17, 2022
Present & Zoom: John Aubry, Rosemary Deen, Jody Ford, Sig Hack, Judith Jones,
Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Linda Still, Lisa St. John
Meeting called to order: 4:04
No public comment
Motion to reappoint Lisa St. John to the Stone Ridge Library Board made by
Linda, seconded by Vicky, all aye
Ethan presented the Trustee Oath – recited, then signed by Lisa St. John
Board accepts minutes of February 2022
Treasurer Report – John
We received monies from the Estate of Bonnie Banyard
Review and discuss budget
Director’s Report – Jody
- Annual report completed and submitted to Mid-Hudson
Motion to accept annual report made by Judith, seconded by Lisa, all aye - Tree damage from storm has been repaired
- Received monies from the Town of Marbletown
- Returning to In Person programming in April
- Children’s programs remain remote
- Messaging to encourage people to wear masks while in the Library
- Fact Sheet for 2021 is completed- brochure is available to public
- Discussion of hours of operation for the Little Bookshop
- Grant from Mid Hudson for internet access received. Strong access points now available in the yard
Building and Grounds – Ethan
- Deb Gray is designing memorial garden for Bonnie Banyard
- Hired Marge Brower to create Master Plan for yard
SRL Foundation – Linda
- Raised $41,000 through annual appeal for 2021.
Meeting adjourned 5:10
Calendar:
April 21, 2022 – Board of Trustee meeting – 4:00 Library and Zoom
Minutes submitted by Judith Jones
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – February 17, 2022
Present (in person): John Aubry, Jody Ford Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte
(via Zoom): Rosemary Deen, Sig Hack, Rob Miraldi, Linda Still
Meeting Called to order at 4:11
No Public Comment
MOTION: to accept November and January minutes made by Rosemary; seconded by John; all aye.
TREASURER’S REPORT: John
Because of the PPP grant, we ended the year in good shape
We need to articulate a Fund Balance Policy going forward.
MASTER PLAN: Rob
Reviewed the Master Plan proposal/Capital Construction projects
MOTION: to accept 2022 portion of the 3-year plan made by John; seconded by
Rosemary; all aye.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Jody
- Plaque for Suepfle family: 2 choices will be presented to the family for their final
approval; this in acknowledgment for their gift to the SRLF - SRL bookkeeper Bonni Banyard bequeathed $86,602.53 to the Library, for use for
outdoor projects (may include memorial garden, walkway(s), pavilion) - MOTION: to amend the 2022 Master Plan 1 st section to include item 5: will seek to
create a memorial garden, walkway(s), and/or outdoor pavilion space in the back yard of the Library; made by Vicky; seconded by John, all aye. - Tree damage from ice storm assessed by tree company Limber.
- MOTION: to allow up to $4000 from capital fund to pay for clean up of tree damage
made by Ethan; seconded by John; all aye. - Sarah Robertson is expanding programming at the Library
In-person adult and children’s programming beginning in April - Roma Jane Simpson will oversee crafters tables ($35 charge) for fall fair day; Original
- October date has been moved to Sept 24 th because of a conflict with Rochester Heritage
- Day. May 7 th : plant sale; June: Children’s Day.
FOUNDATION REPORT: Linda
- MOTION: to reappoint Kathy Nokes to the SRLF board made by Linda; seconded by
Ethan; all aye. - Upcoming events for SRLF: May: Hudson Valley Gives; Fall: Local Artist Painted Mailbox
raffle: 3 mailboxes to be raffled; mailboxes will be donated by Marbletown Hardware
BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Rob
- *Ethan and Rob have met with Marge Brower concerning the back yard of the Library; she has submitted her proposal for initial plans and consult fees
- MOTION: to hire Marge Brower as our landscape designer consultant based on her
proposal made by Rob; seconded by Rosemary; all aye.
Meeting adjourned at 5:32 Minutes prepared by Linda Still
Next board meeting: Thursday, March 17
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – January 20, 2022
In attendance: John Aubrey (Treasurer), Rosemary Dean, Jody Ford (Director), Ethan Plank (President), Vicky Schulte (Vice President), Lisa St. John
Meeting called to order
- No public comment
- Acceptance of minutes from November 18 2021 meeting: tabled
Treasurer’s Report
- End of year deficit does not reflect PPE loan
- 182,000 fund balance -81,000 needed to cover 1st part of year before tax money;
- 100,000 surplus
- Payroll underspent by 22,000.
- Motion by John Aubrey to increase staff salaries by 2% rounding up to the next dollar per hour.
- Motion seconded by Rosemary Dean
- All aye, motion carried.
Director’s Report
- Brief discussion of material use breakdown labels
- Brief discussion of Mid-Hudson Libraries fines and Stone ridge Library copying fees
- Motion by Lisa St. John to eliminate fines.
- Motion seconded by Vicky Schulte.
- All aye, motion carried.
Building and Grounds Committee Update
- Ethan Plank reported positive survey by ECS (Energy Conservation Services), waiting for full report.
- Met with Marge Bauer, architectural designer. Waiting for full report.
Three Year Plan Committee Report: tabled
SRL Foundation Report: tabled
EV Charging Station Concerns
- Vicky provided information from Marbletown website:
- free for two years via grant
- SRL Foundation willing to take on management after the grant runs out
- The SRL Board needs to make a formal request to the Foundation
Meeting adjourned
Upcoming Meeting Dates: February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – December: NO MEETING
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY MINUTES – November 18, 2021
Present + Zoom – John Aubry, Rosemary Deen, Jody Ford, Sig Hack, Judith Jones, Ethan Plank, Vicky Schulte, Linda Still, Lisa St. John
Meeting called to order: 4:08
No public comment
Minutes of October – Judith
- Motion to accept October minutes made by Linda, seconded by Lisa, 1 abstention, 6 aye
Treasurer – John
- Discuss and review budget
- Motion to made holiday bonuses for staff made by John, seconded by Vicky, all aye
Director’s Report – Jody
- MHLS requests all Libraries and Trustees review and vote on Free Direct Access Plan. The plan states that everyone is welcome to use Library services.
- Motion that the SRLB approve the MHLS Free Direct Access policy made by Vicky, seconded by John, all aye
- NYS Sexual Harassment Training – all staff and Trustees will attend
- 2020 Fact Sheet available
- Covid update
- Motion that all participants in Stone Ridge Library sponsored groups are required to be vaccinated made by John, seconded by Linda, all aye
- Thank you Volunteer Party will be held in the Community Center on December 6th at 11:00 in the Community Center
Buildings and Grounds – Ethan
- Gina will repair and paint the upstairs offices
- Plan to construct hand rail for walkway from parking lot to door
- Motion to allocate $5,000 from capital funds for painting, handrail, moving book barn made by John, seconded by Judith, all aye
Three Year Planning Committee – tabled until next month
SRL Foundation – Linda
- Discussion of recent Foundation donations.
- Motions to approve Stephanie Bauman to the Stone Ridge Foundation Board made by Linda, seconded by Lisa, all aye.
- Motion to re- appoint Varcia Venetzanos as President, and Jim Hoover as Treasurer of the SRLF Board made by Ethan, seconded by Linda, all aye
Meeting adjourned: 5:20
Calendar:
- December 6th – Volunteer Brunch – Marbletown Community Center – 11:00
- December 16th – Board of Trustee meeting – 4:00 Library & Zoom
- Month of December – High Falls Coop will ‘round-up’ purchases and the Stone Ridge Library will be the recipient
STONE RIDGE LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES – October 21, 2021
Present: John Aubry, Rosemary Deen (Zoom), Jody Ford, Sig Hack (Zoom), Judith Jones, Rob Miraldi, Ethan Plank, Linda Still (Zoom), Lisa St. John
Peggy Marble (Zoom) – SRL Foundation
Meeting called to order: 4:05
No public comment
Motion to appoint Lisa St. John to fill vacancy on the Board made by Ethan, seconded by Judith, all aye.
Motion to accept September minutes made by John, seconded by Rob, all aye.
Director’s Report – Jody
- $38,000 Federal PPE loan through Key Bank has been forgiven.
- Book Groups will continue to meet in person
- Adult Programming Budget – Grants no longer available. Request will be made to the Foundation for $2,000 for adult programming
- Motion to ask Foundation for $2,000 for adult programming for 2022 made by John, seconded by Linda, all aye
- Alberta Davis check for $10,000 was received
- Little Book Shop will close the end of October. It was open from June through October and took in $2,500. Children’s Books took in $1,200.
- Food was collected for the Marbletown and Rochester Pantries
- Knitters made $700. last Saturday for the Library
Annual Report – Jody
- Motion to accept the 2020 Brochure “Annual Report to the Community” made by Ethan, seconded by Lisa, all aye.
Financial – John
- Discussion of budget and fines.
New Library Fair Plan – Jody
Proposed plan – split the Fair into three smaller events
- Plants – 1st Saturday in May
- Kid’s Day – 2nd Saturday in June
- Book Fair – 1st Saturday October, fall plants, food trucks, music
Energy Audit – Ethan
- Discussed with 3 Year Planning Committee on Tuesday
- Need clarification on some suggestions. We can implement some suggestions immediately, ie programmable thermostats, change light bulbs
Master Plan for Yard – Ethan
- Discussion of stone walk way
- Creation of outdoor meeting space
- ADA accessibility
- Book Barns
Foundation – Linda
- Success of on-line auction – raised over $5,000. Thank you Aimee
- SRLF would like to help with programming
- Stone Ridge Library Foundation is “Business of the Month” at the High Falls Coop for the month of November. Donations at the coop will benefit the Library.
Calendar:
- November 18 – Board of Trustee Meeting – 4:00 in Library and on Zoom
Meeting Adjourned 5:30
Meeting submitted by Judith Jones