Prospect Public Library

Prospect Public Library

February 14, 2002

Chairwoman S. McKernan called a meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at 7:10 p.m.

Members Present: S. McKernan, C. Moschella, T. Marczewski, K. Senese, J. Kennelly, J. Reilly
Members Absent: T. Misset, K. Graveline, M. Bynre
Others Present: B. Peterson
Public Participation: none
Correspondence: Letter of resignation from Dora Sambuco.

The next regular meeting date is Thursday, March 14, 2002.

Approval of Minutes: T. Marczewski made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Second made by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: A review and general discussion of the Treasurer's report (prepared by T. Marczewski). J. Kennelly made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report as presented. J. Reilly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Librarian's Report: A general discussion of the written report presented. B. Peterson mentioned that a new page, Charlene Duginski, had been hired to replace Miss Sambuco. T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the Librarian's report. Second by C. Senese. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Bills: B. Peterson explained the bill from Star Computers. T. Marczewski made a motion to spend an additional $388.20 from the gift fund. This extra expenditure is to pay for the additional software and configurations made by Star Computers during the up-grade of the DOS computers. Motion seconded by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by T. Marczewski to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by J. Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman's Report: omitted.

Old Business:
Technology Report: DOS computers have now all been replaced and are up and running.

Carpet quotes, for the community room and adjoining areas, are expected to be available from at least three vendors at next months meeting.

New Business:
Bulb and ballast replacement: A quote received from B and G's to have all these items changed at one time. General Discussion. Board appreciates B. Peterson's fore thought of obtaining this quote however at this time sees no immediate need to have all items replaced.
A general discussion took place to move ahead on installation of outlets in outdoor lighting posts. Work to be done by B and G's based on their quote discussed in December 13, 2001 board meeting.
Hiring new personnel: T. Marczewski made a motion to add the resignation of Dora Sambuco and the hiring of Charlene Duginski to the agenda. C. Moschella seconded the motion, the motion carried unanimously.
T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the resignation of Dora Sambuco. Second by J. Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.
The new page, Charlene Duginski was hired at the minimum wage of $6.70 per hour. T. Marczewski made a motion to accept this new employee at this hourly rate. Second by C. Senese. Motion carried unanimously.

T. Marczewski made a motion to adjourn at 7:49 p.m. Second by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted:
Martine T. Scott, Clerk
Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman