Prospect Public Library
April 5, 2001
Chairwoman S. McKernan called a meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at
7:07 p.m.
Members Present: T. Misset, K. Senese, C. Moschella, J. Kennelly, T. Marczewski,
D. Merriman
Members Absent: J. Berardi, K. Graveline
Others Present: B. Peterson
Public Participation: None
Correspondence: The Board received a letter of resignation of Board Member Julie
Berardi, which is effective immediately.
The next regualr meeting date is Thursday, May 10, 2001.
Approval of Minutes:
T. Marczewski made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2001 meeting as
presented. C. Moschella seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer's Report:
The Treasurer's Report (prepared by B. Peterson) was reviewed and discussed.
T. Marczewski made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented.
J. Kennelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Librarian's Report:
The Librarian's Report was reviewed and discussed. An individual known to B. Peterson
will supply materials for our summer reading contests at no charge to the library. A
special "thank you" to C. Moschella for providing the library with the Region 16 summer
reading lists. The staff has checked to see which titles the library currently holds. The
library will try to obtain the remainder of book titles if possible. T. Marcezewski made
a motion to approve the Librarian's Report. J. Kennelly seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
Library Bills: None
Chairman's Report:
A general discussion was held regarding ideas for the library's tenth anniversary
celebration.
The budget salary figures needed to be recalculated at a 3% salary increase rather
than a 4% increase. It will be reviewed on Monday, April 9th.
The book drop has been received. It has not been installed as of this date. The
town crew will be notified for its need of installation.
Old Business:
Technology Report:
Autographics is currently working on the solution to the problem of explorting
library records. Tabled for future discussion.
Discussion was held regarding various photocopy machine information provided
to the Board by B. Peterson. T. Marczewski made a motion to lease after a trail
period the Canon Digital IR 210 photocopy machine for $86.00 for 48 months through
the state contract price. D. Merriman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A note by board members was made that budget hearing will be held on April 16th
at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The vote on the budget will be held on April 30th at
Community School at 7:00 p.m.
New Business:
T. Misset made a motion to enter Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. T. Marczewski
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Executive Session ended at 9:20 p.m.
No motions were made.
T. Marczewski made a motion to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. D. Merriman seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted:
Linda Castro, Clerk
Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman