Prospect Public Library
March 8, 2001
Chairman S. McKernan called a meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at 7:15 p.m.
Members Present: K. Senese, K. Graveline, C. Moschella, J. Kennelly, T.
Marczewski, D. Merriman
Members Absent: J. Berardi, T. Misset
Others Present: B. Peterson
Public Participation: None
Correspondence: None
The next regular meeting date is Thursday, April 5, 2001.
Approval of Minutes:
T. Marczewski made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 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. The Connecticut Library Association
Annual Conference will be held April 2-4, 2001 at the Sheraton Hotel in Waterbury. T.
Marczewski to attend the conference on April 4th. T. Marczewski made a motion to approve
the Librarian's Report. J. Kennelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Library Bills:
T. Marczewski made a motion to pay the library bills as presented. C. Moschella
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman's Report:
A discussion was held regarding the malfunctioning photo copy machine. The Board reviewed
the current service contract to determine if a replacement cen be provided by IKON. B. Peterson
to call IKON for resolution of problem. Tabled for discussion at the next meeting.
Old Business:
Technology Report:
Star Computers was unable to solve the export of records problem. Star Computers has
downloaded our master file and it has been sent to Autographics. S. McKernan to speak
to R. McKernan regarding the situation and possible solution. B. Peterson to follow up with
Star Computers on this matter.
Discussion was held regarding a third choice for an outside book drop. The three catalog
choices were reviewed and discussed by the Board. The book drop chosen was from the Gaylord
Co. B. Peterson to order the book drop that was selected.
New Business:
D. Merriman made a motion to add to the agenda a review and discussion of the updated
Internet policy for the library. K. Senese seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The policy was reviewed and discussed. T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the Internet
policy as presented. J. Kennelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was held regarding ideas and activities to celebrate the library's 10th
anniversary, which will be held in June. A subcommittee has been formed to discuss the matter.
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:07 p.m. by T. Marczewski, seconded by D. Merriman. Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted:
Linda Castro, Clerk
Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman