Prospect Public Library
Board of Directors
August 10, 2006
PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARYThe Prospect Public Library Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Susan H. McKernan, at7:22P.M.
Members Present: Carole Moschella, Susan H. McKernan, Shirley Sabo, Lorraine Dixon, Judy Kennelly,
Members Absent: Nancy Via, Sue Loud Others Present: Barbara Peterson
Correspondence:
Sue McKernan read a letter from Tony Falcone expressing his disappointment in not being chosen to paint the mural for the children's room.
Next meeting date:
The next board meeting will be on September 14, 2006, at 7:00 P.M.
Approval of Previous Minutes May 11. 2006:
General discussion. Motion made by Carole Moschella to approve the minutes for the May11, 2006 meeting as presented, 2nd by Donna Miller. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Previous Minutes June 8, 2006:
General discussion. Motion made by Carole Moschella to approve the minutes for the June 8, 2006 meeting as presented, 2nd by to Donna Miller. Motion carried with 3 abstentions.
Treasurer's Report:
Spread sheet for the months of July, 2006, and August prepared by Lorraine Dixon, were presented. Motion made by Carole Moschella to accept Treasurer's Reports as presented, 2nd by Judy Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.
Librarians Report:
There was general discussion of the Librarian's Report for the month of August, 2006. Barbara said that she appreciated all of the help that she has received from the library staff. A motion was made by Lorraine Dixon to accept the Librarian's Report as presented, 2nd by CaroU Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.
Technology Report:
Attached.
Approval of Bills:
Library bills for 6/21/06, 7/13/06, 7/31/06, and 8/01/06 were presented. There was general discussion regarding the bills. A motion was made by Lorraine Dixon to approve the bills for 6/21/06, 7/13/06, 7/31/06, and 8/01/06 as presented, 2nd by Judy Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman's Report:
The Mayor has agreed to allow us to purchase a storage shed. A subcommittee will be formed t look at the purchase and placement of a storage shed. We will also form a subcommittee to wor on a gazebo purchase and placement.
UnApproved Minutes:
Sue McKernan will meet with the Mayor and the Director of Town Works to discuss care of the library grounds.
Old Business:
Carpet update. The carpet has been replaced and it was offered to put down the extra floral carpet in the community room at no cost. A motion was made by Lorraine Dixon, 2nd by Shirley Sabo to purchase a solid colored border and have the floral carpet installed in the center of the community room. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
Plans for celebrating/presentation of Children's Room will be discussed at a future meeting.
A motion was made at 8:23 P.M. by Carole Moschella to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Lorraine Dixon. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan H. McKernan. Chairoerson