Prospect Public Library
Special Meeting
Board of Directors
September 10, 2003

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

Members Present: S. McKernan, J. Kennelly, K. Senese, M. Byrne, S. Sabo, J. Reilly, C. Moschella, T. Marczewski
Members Absent: T. Misset
Others Present: B. Peterson
Public Participation: none
Correspondence: none

The next meeting date is Thursday, October 9, 2003.

Approval of Minutes: General discussion. J. Kennelly made a motion to accept the minutes with the highlighted change in the paragraph that begins "The next meeting date…" Second by S. Sabo. Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: (prepared by B. Peterson) General discussion of account activities that are shown in two documents dated August 2003 and September 2003. T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report. Second by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Librarian's Report: A general discussion of the August report. Increased problems of person reserving spaces at programs and then not attending, giving no notification to allow another to fill the vacancy, has lead other Libraries to charge a small fee at the time of registration. An implementation of this type may take place for certain programs to help insure attendance. T. Marczewski made a motion to accept the Librarian's Report, dated August 14, 2003. Second by J. Reilly. Motion carried unanimously.

A General discussion of the September report. J. Reilly made a motion to accept the Librarian's Report, dated September 10, 2003. Second by K. Senese. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Bills: Motion made by T. Marczewski to pay the bills as presented. Second by C. Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman's Report: Two reminders: The Library will be closed Saturday, September 14, in accordance with the practice of last year, as the Renaissance Festival will be held this weekend. Also the Friends of the Library will be holding its Card Party at the Congregational Church September 19 at 7 p.m.

The Chairman expresses concern about the lack of quorum at the August Board meeting. Board members are asked to contact the Library Director or the Library Board Clerk prior to the meeting if unable to attend. If attendance at meetings becomes a hardship, please evaluate your position on the board to determine if you want to continue membership.

Old Business:
Technology Report: General discussion of reports July & August, and September 2003.

Update: Progress in Community Room. General Discussion.

Motion to adjourn made by T. Marczewski at 8:00 p.m. Second by J. Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Respectfully Submitted:

Martine T. Scott

Martine T. Scott, Clerk

Susan H. McKernan

Susan H. McKernan, Chairwoman