Prospect Public Library

Prospect Public Library

May 10, 2001

Vice Chairwoman C. Moschella called a meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at 7:07 p.m. (Chairman S. McKernan to arrive at approxiamtely 7:45 p.m.)

Members Present: K. Senese, J. Kennelly, T. Marczewski, D. Merriman, K. Graveline, J. Reilly
Members Absent: T. Misset
Others Present: B. Peterson
Public Participation: None
Correspondence: None

The next regular meeting date is Thursday, June 14, 2001.

Approval of Minutes:
T. Marczewski made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2001 meeting as amended. K. Senese 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. K. Senese seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Librarian's Report:
B. Peterson spoke to G. McCarthy regarding the installation of the book drop. The town crew will need to build a concrete platform for the book drop. The job will be performed during the month of May. The library staff and patrons are currently using the newly leased Canon copy machine. It is working out nicely thus far. K. Fickes will be on a leave of absence until July 1st. S. Gokey is substituting for K. Fickes until she retunrs. Both SliMis and Infotrac will become web-based products within a year. More information to follow. J. Kennelly made a motion to approve the Librarian's Report. T. Marczewski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Library Bills:
T. Marczewski made a motion to pay the library bills as presented. K. Graveline seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman's Report:
S. McKernan reviewed the "Friends of the Library" minutes and updated the Board. A book sale will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2001. The "Friends" hold their meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. Board members are encouraged to attend.

Old Business:
Technology Report:
Autographics has solved the downloading of records problems. Our records from last year and up to February 27th of this year are now in the ReQuest database. B. Peterson and B. Smith will attend a training session in May regarding accessing the Gale databases through the CT Digital Library.

A general discussion was held regarding the Library's 10th annivarsary celebration.

New Business:
T. Marczewski made a motion to authorize the following transfers:
	from Staff (7350-02) $1500.00 to Programs (7350-11)
from Staff (7350-02) $2793.00 to Capital Improvements (7350-08)
from Staff (7350-02) $6338.00 to Books (7350-04)
from Utilities (7350-05) $1000.00 to Programs (7350-11)
from Utilities (7350-05) $1194.00 to Books (7350-04)
Jean Reilly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

The policy on tutoring of students in the library was reviewed and discussed at the next meeting.

T. Marczewski made a motion to enter Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. D. Merriman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Executive Session ended at 10:00 p.m.

D. Merriman made a motion to add to the agenda the resignation of employee. C. Moschella seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. Merriman made a motion to accept the resignation of Kimberly A. Ross. C. Moschella seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

D. Merriman made a motion to hire S. Gokey as a substitue clerk for up to 15 hours per week at $7.75/hr. C. Moschella seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

T. Marczewski made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. J. Kennelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted:
Linda Castro, Clerk
Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman