Prospect Public Library

Prospect Public Library

November 14, 2002

Chairwoman S. McKernan called a meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at 7:03 p.m.

Members Present: S. McKernan, C. Moschella, J. Kennelly, M. Bryne, J. Reilly, T. Marczewski
Members Absent: K. Senese, T. Misset
Others Present: B. Peterson
Public Participation: none
Correspondence: A letter from the Prospect Town Clerk reminding the board to have meeting dates set for 2003 at least 30 days prior to the January meeting.

The next regular meeting date is Thursday, December 12, 2002.

Approval of Minutes: T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting held October 10, 2002. Second by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: A general discussion of the Treasurer's report (prepared by B. Peterson). B. Peterson reports that a check of $1,292.64 will be deposited into the gift fund account. These monies were received as part of a class action suit regarding Connecticut Libraries v. Baker & Taylor. C. Moschella made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report as prepared. Second by M. Byrne. Motion carried unanimously.

Librarians Report: A general discussion. B. Peterson made a correction to the last paragraph removing the name Request and replaced it with Connecticard. A motion to accept the Librarians report with the noted change made by J. Kennelly. Second by J. Reilly. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Bills: Motion made by T. Marczewski to pay bills as presented. Seconded by M. Byrne. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman's Report: The fence has been replaced, and more plantings are in the works for along the parking lot area. In the spring burning bushes are also expected to be planted. J. Kennelly is the Chairperson for the Christmas gift commitee. C. Moschella is the Chairperson for the Christmas decorating committee.

Old Business: Technology Report: General discussion.

New Business:
Dates for 2003: Board meeting dates and Holiday closing dates were discussed. T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the listed dates as presented. Second by J. Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.
First Draft of 2003-2004 Budget: General discussion. Further discussions to resume next month.
Art display report: M. Byrne discussed rough draft ideas for an Artist release form based on those obtained by area libraries. Follow up work to be done with Library Director, B. Peterson and Town Attorney to draw up final draft.
Revisions to Policy Manual: General discussion. Suggestion for minor changes made and will be discussed further next month.

Motion to adjourn made by J. Kennelly at 8:07 pm. Second by J. Reilly. Motion carried unanimously.

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