The Prospect Public Library Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan H. McKernan, at 7:02 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Members Present: Susan H. McKernan, Carole Moschella, Judy Kennelly, Lorraine Dixon, Nancy Via, Kathleen Greene, Ira Kamm
Members Absent: Suzanne Loud, Kathy Graveline
Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber
Public Present: None

Correspondence: None

Next Meeting Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Approval of Previous Minutes June 11, 2009:
A general discussion was held. Judy Kennelly moved that the minutes be approved as presented, seconded by Ira Kamm. Five members voted in favor, Lorraine Dixon, Nancy Via and Kathleen Greene abstained. Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Carole Moschella to accept the July, 2009 and August, 2009 Treasurer’s report, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion Unanimous.

Librarian’s Report:
A general discussion was held. The Library will be closed on September 19, 2009 because of the Prospect Congregational Church fair. A motion was made by Nancy Via to accept the July, 2009 and August, 2009 Librarian’s report, seconded by Lorraine Dixon. Motion Unanimous.

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

Chairman’s Report: None

Old Business: None.

New Business:
A general discussion was held on the estimates received by Harrington Engineering and Dependable Fuel for the replacement of the air conditioning unit for the Community Room. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to contract with Dependable Fuel in the amount of $6,394.00 for the replacement of the air conditioning unit for the Community Room, seconded by Carole Moschella. Motion Unanimous. Funds will come from Line Item #7350-06 (Contracted Maintenance).

A general discussion was held on the estimates received by B & B Masonry, A to Z Landscaping, and Emrulla’s for the sidewalk replacements needed in three separate areas. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to contract with B & B Masonry in the amount of $3,650.00 to replace the sidewalk areas, seconded by Judy Kennelly. Motion Unanimous. $3,200.00 will be deducted from Line Item #7350-08 (Capital Improvement) and $450.00 will be deducted from Line Item #7350-06 (Contracted Maintenance).

Good of the Order:
Thank you to Barbara Smith for all of her preparation work to have the quotes ready for the meeting. Thank you to Loren Webber and Barbara Smith for their outstanding work with the very successful summer programs.

A motion was made by Lorrain Dixon at 8:45 p.m. to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson

Anne Marie Burr, Clerk