Prospect Public Library
Board of Directors Meeting
March 13, 2008
PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARYThe Prospect Public Library Board Special meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susn McKernan at 7:02 p.m. at the Propsect Public Library.
Members Present: Susan McKernan, Carole Moschella, Shirley Sabo Kathleen Greene, Judy Kennelly, Lorraine Dixon, Ira Kamm, and Suzanne Loud.
Members Absent: Nancy Via
Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber
Public Absent: None
Correspondence: None
Next Meeting Date:
The next meeting will be held on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 7 PM.
Approval of Previous Minutes dated February 7, 2008:
The minutes were read. Lorraine Dixon moved that the minutes be approved and Ira Kamm seconded the motion. The vote was six in favor/Shirley Sabo and Carole MOschella abstained. Motion Carried.
Treasurer's Report: General discussion. A motion was made by Carole Moschella to accept the March 2008 treasurer's reports, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion unanimous.
Librarian's Report: A general discussion was held. Motion to add the presentation of the new Prospect Public Library Donation policy to the agenda was made by Carole Moschella and seconded by Judy Kennelly. Motion unanimous. A general discussion was held on the library's computers including the pros and cons of the new software. Lorraine Dixon moved that the Librarian's Report be accepted, seconded by Judy Kennelly. Motion unanimous.
Approval of Bills: A general discussion was held. Lorraine Dixon moved to accept the bills as presented, Suzanne Loud seconded. Motion unanimous.
Chairman's Report: Susan McKernan praised the Board members who attended the meeting with the attorney on February 7, 2008 at the firehouse.
Old Business: Motion was made by Lorraine Dixon and seconded by Shirley Sabo to dedicate the gazebo in memory of Dominic Moschella. Motion unanimous. This event will be celebrated on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 4 p.m. Carole Moschella will discuss a possible rain date with Barbara Smith.
New Business: Motion was made by Kathleen Greene and seconded by Ira Kamm to add a vote on estimates for remodeling to the agenda. Motion unanimous.
Motion was made to accept the bid by Sullivan's Remodeling by Judy Kennelly and seconded by Carole Moschella. Motion unanimous.
Motion by Ira Kamm, seconded by Lorraine Dixon to go into Executive Session. Motion unanimous.
A motion was made at 7:43 p.m. by Lorraine Dixon to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Suzanne Loud. Motion unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Marie Burr, Clerk
Susan McKernan, Chairman