Prospect Public Library
April 10, 2003
Chairwoman S. McKernan called a meeting of the Prospect Public Library to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: S. McKernan, C. Moschella, J. Kennelly (arrived 7:35 p.m.), T. Marczewski (arrived 7:10 p.m.), K. Senese, M. Byrne, S. Sabo (left at 8:34 p.m.), J. Reilly
Members Absent: T. Misset
Others Present: B. Peterson
Public Participation: none
Correspondence: A letter of resignation was received from Trudy Iannucci.
The next regular meeting date is Thursday, May 8, 2003.
Approval of Minutes: General discussion. M. Byrne made a motion to accept the minutes of the meetig held February 13, 2003. Second by K. Senese. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer's Report: (March and April reports prepared by B. Peterson) General discussion of the Treasurer's Report. B. Peterson stated that the Friends of the Library made a donation on April 8, 2003. This donation amount will be shown on the next Treasurer's report. Some of the money will be used for books on tape and museum passes. The following passes were purchased: the Mark Twain House, The New Britain Museum of American Art, and the Science Center of CT; the remaining amount will be used to purchase "kits" for the children's department.
T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report for the month of March, as prepared. Second by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made to accept the Treasurer's report for the month of April by C. Moschella. Second by J. Reilly. Motion carried unanimously.
Librarian's Report: A general discussion. The Library Director, B. Peterson verbally informed the Board that the library has had it's first response in regard to displaying art in the community room from an artist by the name of Dwy. A motion to accept the Librian's report made by T. Marczewski. Second by M. Byrne. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Bills: Motion made by T. Marczewski to pay the bills for the month of March and April as presented. Seconded by M. Byrne. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman's Report: A thank you to the Town for a wonderful job, during this most difficult winter, in keeping the parking lot cleared. This allowed the Library to stay open when ever possible.
Old Business:
Technology Report: General discussion.
Internet Policy: General discussion.
Parent Permission Form: (as applies to internet use for children 10-17 years.) Suggestion made to add language to signing portion of form that parent "understands and accepts responsibility for children's actions."
New Business:
Personnel policy: General discussion on delection and changes in language. Changes will be made and reviewed at the next scheduled meeting.
Acceptance of resignation of Trudy Iannucci: C. Moschella made a motion to accept the resignation of Trudy Iannucci. Second by J. Kennelly. with sincere regret the Board of Directors carried this motion unanimously.
Circulation Policy of museum passes: General Disucssion.
Executive Session:
T. Marczewski made a motion to enter into executive session including Library Director B. Peterson. Second by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously and executive session was entered at 8:42 p.m.
Executive session paused at 8:46 p.m. while B. Peterson excused herself from the executive session. The executive session then continued with Board members only, from 8:46 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. During executive session there were no votes or motions made.
Motion to adjourn made by T. Marczewski at 8:50 p.m. Second by M. Byrne. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted:
Martine T. Scott, Clerk
Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman