The Prospect Public Library Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Susan H. McKernan at 6:06 P.M. upon the presence of a quorum.

Members Present: Lorraine Dixon, Judy Kennelly, Susan H. McKernan, Carole Moschella, Shirley Sabo, Nancy Via

Members Absent: Suzanne Loud, Elizabeth Jannetty, Donna Miller

Others Present: Barbara Peterson

Public Participation: None

Correspondence:
Letters from Gwenn T. Fischer and Tony Falcone were read. Both letters regarded the painting of a mural on the library wall. A decision was not made about the mural and this matter will be revisited at another meeting.

A letter from Carmody & Torrance, LLP regarding the policy on library overnights was read. Barbara Peterson will submit a copy of the "Policy on Library Overnight Stay" to the mayor for review by the Town's insurance carrier.

Next meeting date: May 11,2006 at 7:00 P.M.

Approval of Previous Minutes:
General discussion. Motion made by Nancy Via to accept the minutes for the March 9, 2006 meeting as presented, 2nd by Carole Moschella. Motion carried with 1 abstention.

Treasurer's Report:
Spread sheet for the month of April prepared by Lorraine Dixon. General discussion of account activities followed. Motion made by Nancy Via to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented, 2" by Judy Kennelly. Motion unanimous.

Librarian's Report:
General discussion of Librarian's Report for the month of April, 2006.

Motion made by Carole Moschella to accept the Librarian's Report for the month of April, 2006, 2n by Lorainne Dixon. Motion unanimous.

Technology Report: Attached

Approval of Bills:
General discussion. Motion made by Lorraine Dixon to pay the bills for the months of March, 2006 and April, 2006 as presented, 2nd by Nancy Via. Motion unanimous.

Chairperson's Report;
• Sue McKernan reported that the Town Council decreased our proposed Library Director's salary from $49,566 to $47,123, which represents a 3% increase over her current salary. Board members felt that the issue of the increase in the Director's salary should be brought to the Town Council again at the budget hearing on Monday night. Barbara will put together a history of her experience.
• The Assistant Director salary will increase to $36,050, not $36,266 as we had proposed.
• Chemlawn was cut from the contracted maintenance providers with the understanding that the Town crews will help with property maintenance.
• Video, audio, computer software was decreased by $500 to $7,500.

Old Business:
• Barbara Peterson reported that the unmatched carpeting in the library will be replaced by Milliken.

New Business:
A motion was made by Lorraine Dixon to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter, 2nd by Carole Moschella. Motion unanimous.

The Executive Session ended and the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM.

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson
Deborah J.Osborne, Clerk