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

Correspondence: None

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

Approval of Previous Minutes October 8, 2009:
A general discussion was held. Lorraine Dixon moved that the minutes be approved as presented, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. Lorraine Dixon is authorized to negotiate the best renewal rate for the CD that matures with Webster Bank on December 16,2009. A motion was made by Carole Moschella to accept the November, 2009 Treasurer’s report, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion Unanimous.

Librarian’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Judy Kennelly to accept the November, 2009 Librarian’s report, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion Unanimous.

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

Chairman’s Report:
Pizza will be ordered for the December meeting. Board members will bring refreshments and desserts. The Library will be decorated for Christmas with wreaths and lights. No lights will be put on the fence this year. In an effort to reduce the spread of germs and viruses, all books that have stuffed animals will be removed from the shelves.

Old Business: None

New Business:
A copy of the Proposed Library Budget for 2010-2011 was distributed to the members for review. A discussion will be held on the Proposed Budget at the December 10, 2009 Library Board meeting.

Good of the Order:
Barbara Smith will order a pointsettia from Margot’s Flowers for the front desk of the library. Judy Kennelly and Carole Moschella will take care of ordering breakfast for the Library staff for Monday, December 21, 2009 for a 9:00 a.m. staff meeting.

A motion was made by Lorraine Dixon at 7:30 p.m. to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Suzanne Loud. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson

Anne Marie Burr, Clerk