The Prospect Public Library Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan H. McKernan, at 7:01 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Members Present: Susan H. McKernan, Lorraine Dixon (7:20 p.m.), Kathleen Greene, Ira Kamm, Judy Kennelly, Suzanne Loud, Carole Moschella

Members Absent: Kathy Graveline, Nancy Via

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber

Public Present: None

Correspondence: None

Next Meeting Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

A motion was made by Judy Kennelly to add a discussion of landscaping quotes received to the agenda under New Business, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion Unanimous.

Approval of Previous Minutes March 11, 2010: A general discussion was held. Barbara Smith said the contract with Dependable Fuel was a service contract not a preventative maintenance contract. Ira Kamm moved that the minutes be approved as amended, seconded by Suzanne Loud. Motion Unanimous.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. Lorraine Dixon gave members the correct “Ending Balances” amounts for Mimeo Fund, Gift Fund and State Grant Fund. Lorraine Dixon will negotiate the renewal of the Verroneau CD. A motion was made by Carole Moschella to accept the April, 2010 Treasurer’s report as amended, seconded by Judy Kennelly. Motion Unanimous.

Librarian’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Kathleen Greene to accept the April, 2010 Librarian’s report, seconded by Carole Moschella. Motion Unanimous.

A general discussion was held on whether or not to allow Prospect Machine Products to hold a workshop with the State of Connecticut to keep their business solvent in the Library Community Room. Members agreed that because it was to help keep a Prospect business solvent, it should be allowed.

A general discussion was held on whether or not to allow a person to run a college informational workshop in the Library Community Room. Members agreed it is not necessary because Woodland Regional High School recently held a very large college workshop.

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

Chairman’s Report: None

Old Business:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Suzanne Loud to approve the revised Library Policies on Library Cards as amended, seconded by Lorraine Dixon. Motion Unanimous.

A general discussion was held. Motion by Judy Kennelly to approve the revised Library Policies on Checking Out Materials and Loan Periods and Limits as amended, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion Unanimous.

New Business:
A general discussion was held on the quotes received from AnnScapes and New Horizons Landscaping. Motion by Ira Kamm to change from Sheriscapes to AnnScapes for landscaping services, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Six members voted in favor, Judy Kennelly opposed. Motion Carries.

Good of the Order:
Lorraine Dixon discussed the budget workshop held at Town Hall and what a wonderful job Mayor Bob did with explaining the budget line by line to those in attendance.

A motion was made by Lorraine Dixon at 8:02 p.m. to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Carole Moschella. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson

Anne Marie Burr, Clerk