The Prospect Public Library Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan H. McKernan, at 7:07 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Members Present: Susan H. McKernan, Kathy Graveline, Lorraine Dixon, Suzanne Loud, Ira Kamm, Nancy Via.

Members Absent: Carole Moschella, Judy Kennelly, Kathleen Greene

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber

Public Present: None

Correspondence: Thank you card from Cub Scout Den 4 for showing them around the library.

Next Meeting Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library

Approval of Previous Minutes January 8, 2009: A general discussion was held. Motion by Ira Kamm, seconded by Lorraine Dixon to approve the minutes as amended. Motion Unanimous.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Nancy Via to accept the February, 2009 Treasurer’s report, seconded by Ira Kamm. 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 Ira Kamm. Motion Unanimous.

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

Chairman’s Report:
Thank you to the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department and Mayor Chatfield for their prompt response during the emergency issues with the boiler in the Library. Thank you also to the town crew who have been helping with the snow and ice removal during the recent storms.

Old Business: None

New Business:
Due to the emergency with the boiler, Barbara Smith presented a proposal from Harrington Engineering Inc. to replace the defective valve actuator for the heating coil in the Community Room. Motion by Ira Kamm, seconded by Lorraine Dixon to transfer $2,265.00 from Clerical Staff (2008-2009 Fiscal Year Budget line item 7350-02) to Contracted Maintenance (2008-2009 Fiscal Year Budget line item 7350-06). Motion unanimous. Motion by Nancy Via, seconded by Suzanne Loud to contract with Harrington Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,265.00 to replace the defective valve actuator for the heating coil in the Community Room. Motion Unanimous.

A motion was made at 7:30 p.m. by Suzanne Loud to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Kathy Graveline. Motion Unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson
Anne Marie Burr, Clerk