The Prospect Public Library Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson Carole Moschella, at 7:06 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Members Present: Carole Moschella, Lorraine Dixon, Nancy Via, Suzanne Loud, Kathleen Greene, Kathy Graveline.

Members Absent: Susan H. McKernan, Ira Kamm, Judy Kennelly

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber

Public Present: None

Correspondence: None

Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Approval of Previous Minutes September 11, 2008:
A general discussion was held. Lorraine Dixon moved that the minutes be approved as amended and Nancy Via seconded the motion. Motion Unanimous.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Kathleen Greene to accept the October, 2008 Treasurer report, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion Unanimous.

Librarian’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Lorraine Dixon to accept the Librarian’s report, seconded by Suzanne Loud. Motion Unanimous.

Approval of Bills:
A general discussion was held. Motion by Nancy Via to accept the bills for payment as presented, seconded by Lorraine Dixon. Motion Unanimous.

Chairman’s Report:
No report.

Old Business:
A general discussion was held on the revised policy for unattended children. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to approve the revised policy for unattended children, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion Unanimous.

New Business:
A general discussion was held on the proposed cell phone use policy. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to approve the cell phone use policy, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion Unanimous.

A general discussion was held on the revision of internet usage policies.

Motion by Suzanne Loud to approve the Prospect Library Board Meeting Dates for 2009, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion Unanimous.

Motion by Lorraine Dixon to approve the proposed holidays and closings for the Prospect Library for 2009, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion Unanimous.

A motion was made at 7:42 p.m. by Kathy Graveline to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Suzanne Loud. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson
Anne Marie Burr, Clerk