Prospect Public Library

June 14, 2001

Chairwoman S. McKernan called the meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at 7:14 p.m.

Members Present: T. Misset, K. Senese, D. Merriman, J. Reilly, T. Marczewski, C. Moschella, J. Kennelly.

The next regular meeting date is Thursday, July 12, 2001. (Please check your summer schedules and notify S. McKernan if unable to attend this summer meeting.)

Approval of Minutes:

D. Merriman made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2001 meeting as presented. K. Senese seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Treasure's Report:

The Treasurer's Report (prepared by B. Peterson) was reviewed and discussed. A $500.00 gift from the "Friends" was noted, once again, a special "thank you" for their support of the library. T. Misset made a motion to approve the Treasure's Report as presented. D. Merriman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Librarian's Report:

Caitlin Legere has been hired as part-time library staff. The book drop is working out nicely and patrons are beginning to use it. Volume should increase during the summer months. The landscaping will begin next week in anticipation of our ten-year celebration. All summer Programs have been booked. The response once again was tremendous. T. Marczewski made a motion to approve the Librarian's Report. T. Misset seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Library Bills:

T. Marczewski made a motion to pay the library bills as presented. T. Misset seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman's Report:

The Annual "Friends of the Library" summer meeting will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at the Manor Inn in Southington. Please call Nancy Via if interested in attending. We need to be aware of adequate parking for the afternoon celebration to be held on July 1st. Mayor Chatfield will assist in preparing the necessary parking requirments.

Old Business:

Technology Report:

The Technology Report was reviewed and discussed.

Discussion was held regarding the policy on tutoring students in the library. D. Merriman made a motion to approve the revision of the policy on tutoring students in the library. J. Reilly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

A general discussion and finalization of plans was held regarding the Library's 10th anniversary celebration.

As mentioned in the Librarian's report, the outdoor book drop is working out nicely. The shelving for the interior of the library has been received but missing some brackets. The brackets will be shipped.

New Business: None

J. Kennelly made a motion to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. J. Reilly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted:

Linda Castro, Clerk

Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman