The Prospect Public Library Board meeting was called to order by Carole Moschella, in the absence of the chairperson at 6:05 p.m. at the Propsect Public Library.

Members Present: Carole Moschella, Nancy Via, Kathleen Greene, Shirley Sabo, Judy Kennelly, Lorraine Dixon, Ira Kamm, and Suzanne Loud, Susan McKernan, (arrived at 6:30 p.m.).

Members Absent: None

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber

Public Absent: None

Correspondence: None

Next Meeting Date:
Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 6 PM at Carole Moschella's home.

Approval of Previous Minutes dated April 10, 2008:
The minutes were read. Lorraine Dixon moved that the minutes be approved and Nancy Via seconded the motion. The vote was eight in favor/Nancy via abstained. Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report: A general discussion was held. The date of maturation on the Webster Bank CD was noted at May 16, 2008, not December 16, 2008 as stated on the report. A motion was made by Ira Kamm to accept the May 2008 Treasurer's Report, seconded by Shirley Sabo. Motion unanimous.

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

Approval of Bills: A general discussion was held. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to accept the bills as presented, seconded by Shirley Sabo. Motion unanimous.

Old Business: Invitations for the gazebo dedication ceremony will be out by Monday May 5, 2008. Members were reminded the ceremony will be held rain or shine. Sue McKernan will purchase hanging flower baskets from Plumb Farms for the ceremony. Sue also thanks the subcommittee for all their hard work on the project.

Loren Webber has the final contracts for the new bookshelves, as well as quotes for new shelves for the media display area.

The proposed revisions to the loan periods and limits was discussed. Motion by Kathleen Greene, seconded by Judy Kennelly to approve the revised loan periods and limits. Motion unanimous.

The proposed revisions to the policy on checking out materials were discussed. Motion by Lorraine Dixon, seconded by Carole Moschella, to approve the new policy on checking out materials. Motion unanimous.

New Business: A general discussion was held on budget transfers proposed by Barbara Smith. A discussion was held on private citizens donating money to use benches as memorials. Motion by Lorraine Dixon, seconded by Kathleen Greene, to approve the proposed budget transfers. Motion unanimous.

A motion was made at 6:58 p.m. by Nancy Via to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion unanimous.

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