The Prospect Public Library Board Special meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susn McKernan at 7:03 p.m. at the Propsect Public Library.

Members Present: Susan McKernan, Carole Moschella, Nancy Via, Shirley Sabo, Judy Kennelly, Lorraine Dixon, Ira Kamm, and Suzanne Loud.

Members Absent: Kathleen Greene

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber

Public Absent: None

Correspondence: None

Next Meeting Date:
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7 PM.

Approval of Previous Minutes dated March 13, 2008:
The minutes were read. Lorraine Dixon moved that the minutes be approved and Ira Kamm seconded the motion. The vote was eight in favor/Nancy via abstained. Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report: General discussion. A motion was made by Judy Kennelly to accept the April 2008 treasurer's reports, seconded by Carole Moschella. Motion unanimous.

Librarian's Report: A general discussion was held. Ira Kam moved that the Librarian's report be accepted, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion unanimous.

Approval of Bills: A general discussion was held. Barbara Smith will check into other companies for air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical service needs. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to accept the bills, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion unanimous.

Chairman's Report: Susan McKernan reviewed the comments made by the Town Council after presenting the Library budget at the workshop held on April 5, 2008. A discussion was held on library security systems and policies. Options for security will be investigated.

Old Business: An update was given on speakers for the gazebo dedication. Judy Kennelly passed out sign up sheets to board members for food donations for the event. Loren Weber discussed possible layouts for the new bookshelves.

New Business: Loren Weber proposed chargina a minimal fee to patrons for programs that would be too expensive for the Library to sponsor on its own. The Board did not support putting a policy into effect for charging for programs, but will consider charging on a case by case method.

Proposed changed in loan policies were distributed to Board members for review. This item will be added to next month's agenda.

Loren Weber discussed adding a coffee/tea table where the music cd's are currently displayed. Discussion was held and board members agreed to give the idea a try.

Motion by Lorraine Dixon, seconded by Ira Kamm to go into Executive Session. Motion Unanimous. The board came out of executive session at 9 p.m. No motions were made.

A motion was made at 9:00 p.m. by Judy Kennelly to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Shirley Sabo. Motion unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,
Anne Marie Burr, Clerk
Susan McKernan, Chairman