SWAN LIBRARY 107th ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE ASSOCIATION
May 7, 2007

Welcoming Remarks

The 107th Annual Meeting of the Association of the Swan Library was called to order at 7:05pm by Vice-President Margaret Golden.  She welcomed everyone to the library.

Minutes of the 106th Annual Meeting

Lynne Philipps, Secretary, read the minutes of both Annual Meetings held in May of 2006, as well as the Re-organizational Meeting of the Trustees held after the Annual Meeting of 2006.

Motion to accept the minutes were made by Letha Taber, seconded by Kevin Doherty.  By voice, all were in favor of approval.

Treasurer’s Report

Kevin Doherty presented the unaudited Treasurer’s Report for the 2006 FY.  He also reported to the Association that the Trustees have ordered a complete audit for the 2006 year which has not yet been conducted, but should be soon.

Motion to accept the 2006 Treasurer’s Report was made by Bob Golden, seconded by Steve Corrigan.  By voice, all were in favor of approval.

Directors Report

Swan Library’s Director, Susan Rudnicky welcomed everyone for attending.  She also gave special thanks and introduced the library staff to the association.

Finance Committee Report  presented by Kevin Doherty. (Attached)

Nomination & Election of Trustees

Margaret Golden reviewed the rules of the election. 

Pat Cammarata, Chair of the Nominating Committee, reported to the Association that the committee had identified two candidates to fill the two - four year seats being vacated by Mary Anne Braunbach and Joe Gehl.  The committee nominated Mary Anne Braunbach, who is running for her third term, and Tom Taber, who is running for his first term.  In her absence, Margaret read a brief bio by Mary Anne Braunbach.  Tom Taber gave his bio.

Motion to nominate Mariadele Theodorakos to sit a four-year term was made by Jordan Bonafede, seconded by Meghan Pecoraro.

Motion to nominate Judy Christopher to sit a four-year term was made by Mike Bonafede, seconded by Brad Shelp.
Each of these nominees gave a brief bio to the Association membership.

The nominations were closed with the slate to fill two-four year seats consisting of:
Mary Anne Braunbach
Tom Taber
Judy Christopher
Mariadele Theodorakos

Building and Grounds Committee Report:  presented by Kevin Doherty (attached)

Local History Committee Report:  presented by Susan Rudnicky (attached)

Personnel Committee Report: presented by Lynne Philipps (attached)

Fund RaisingCommittee Report:  presented by Margaret (attached)

Planning Committee Report:  presented by Susan (attached)

By-Laws:  Lynne read the three proposed Members By-Law changes.
Article I  Trustees and Members  #1 Associates shall be considered such until the next annual meeting (adding) or until such time as they move their residence outside of the library service area.
            Motion was made by Dean Theodorakos, seconded by Nancy Niedert.  Passed by voice vote.

Article I  Trustees and Members #2 (added) All eleven members shall accrue any and all rights, privileges and responsibilities afforded Board members by statute, by-law, policy and practice.
            Motion was made by Chris Sartwell, seconded by Sue Starkweather.  Passed by voice vote.

Article III  Meetings #6  A vacancy among the elected trustees shall be filled until the next annual meeting by the trustees at a regular trustees’ meeting and a majority vote of the (added) remaining trustees present shall be necessary to such election.
            Motion was made by Letha Taber, seconded by Kathleen Worgo.  Passed by voice vote.

Nominations & Elections

Ballots were handed out, collected and tabulated for the two-four year term seats.
Results as follows:  Of the 132 ballots cast:  Mary Anne (47), Tom (50), Dele (85), Judy (67)

Motion to accept the canvas of statement was made by Kevin, seconded by Lynne.

Pat Cammarata then announced that the candidates for the two and three year seats were Alan Worgo and Mike McFarland.  Each read their bio to the association.

Nominations were then opened to the floor. 
Motion to nominate Mary Anne Braunbach was made by Margaret Golden, seconded by Bob Golden.

Motion to nominate Tom Taber was made by Steve Corrigan.  Tom declined.

Motion to nominate Fran Lissow was made by Jordan Bonafede, seconded by Mike Bonafede.

Motion to nominate Mitzy Peglow was made by Mike Bonafede, seconded by Jordan Bonafede.

Nominations were closed and the newly nominated individuals present gave a brief bio to the Association.

The ballots were distributed, collected and counted with the following results:
Of the 114 ballots returned:  Alan (29), Mike (38), Mary Anne (37), Fran (68), Mitzy (50)

In accordance to the election format, candidates must receive majority of the vote, therefore Fran Lissow will be seated in the three year seat.

A second ballot was produced, distributed, collected and tabulated with the remaining candidates.  Of the 99 ballots returned:  Mitzy (46), Mike (16), Alan (14), Mary Anne (23).

Motion to alter the election format and suspend the rules and accept the candidate from this last vote with the most votes to sit the 2 year seat was made by Mike Bonafede, seconded by Jordan Bonafede.  By show of hands, this motion was accepted Yes-38, No-35.

Closing:  Following the announcement of the final vote, the Association members began to leave, therefore Margaret offered an opportunity for anyone interested in viewing the Power Point program to stay.

Motion to adjourn the 107th Annual Meeting of the Swan Library Association was made by Mitzy Peglow, seconded by Brad Shelp.  Approved at 10:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Philipps, Secretary
Swan Library Association