Prospect Public Library

January 10, 2002

Chairman S. McKernan called a meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at 7:11 p.m.

Members Present: S. McKernan, C. Moschella, K. Senese, J. Reilly, T. Marczewski, J. Kennelly

Members Absent: K. Graveline, T. Misset

Others Present: B. Peterson

Public Participation: None

Correspondence: None

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

Approval of Minutes: A correction was made to the minutes of December 13, 2001 regarding the spelling of Mr. Greider within the Librarian's Report. C. Moschella made a motion to accept the minutes and the spelling correction. K. Senese seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report (prepared by B. Peterson) was reviewed and discussed. K. Senese made a motion to approve the Treasurer's report as presented. T. Marczewski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Librarian's Report: General discussion of the Lirarian's written report. J. Kennelly made motoin to accept the Libranian's report as presented. Seconded by J. Reilley. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Bills for Payment: T. Marczewski made a motion to pay the library bills as presented. Seconded by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman's Report: A special thank you goes out to Mr. Ray Redden, the library custodian, for taking on tasks above and beyond those that are required of him.

Old Business:

Technology Report: General discussion.

Replacement of DOS computers: General discussion. B. Peterson spoke with Star Computers and found that Windows NT coulb be installed at no additional cost. Final contract will reflect this change. Motion made by J. Kennelly for the replacement of 4 DOS computers by Star Computer quoted at $4671.00 to be paid with $3234.67 from State Grant Funds and the balance of $1436.33 to be paid from Gift Funds. Seconded by T. Marczewski. Motion carried.

FY 2002-2003 Library Budget: T. Marczewski made a motion to approve the Library budget for submission to the Town Council in the amount of $235834.00. Seconded by J. Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.

New Business:

Hiring of New Personnel: Lynn Norris has been hired on to replace the position that opened when Jane Barnum resigned.

T. Marczewski made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted:

Martine T. Scott, Clerk

Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman