The Prospect Public Library Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan H. McKernan, at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

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

Members Absent: Judy Kennelly

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber

Public Present: None

Correspondence:
Thank you letters to Loren Webber for reading to the students on February 5, 2010 for Connecticut Loves to Read Day.

Next Meeting Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Approval of Previous Minutes January 7, 2010: A general discussion was held. Ira Kamm moved that the minutes be approved as presented, seconded by Lorraine Dixon. Five members voted in favor; Kathy Graveline, Suzanne Loud and Carole Moschella abstained. Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Nancy Via to accept the February, 2010 Treasurer’s report, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion Unanimous.

Librarian’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Kathleen Greene to accept the February 2010 Librarian's report, seconded by Lorraine Dixon. Motion unanimous.

Approval of Bills:
A general discussion was held. Members decided to hold payment for Dependable Fuel until they review the contract to see what services and parts are covered under the contract. Moiton by Lorraine Dixon to accept the bills for payment as presented except for Dependable Fuel, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion unanimous.

Chairman’s Report:
Chairperson Susan H. McKernan commented on the beautiful photographs titled "Retrospective On the World Trade Center" displayed in the Community Room by a Cheshire photographer.

Chairperson Susan H. McKernan mentioned the library was closed on February 10, 2010 due to the weather. She asked Barbara Smith to contact Channels 3, 8, 30 and 61 as well as the radio stations and posting closings online.

Old Business:
Proposed Library Budget 2010-2011 final draft - General discussion was held. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to propose a 3% salary increase for the director and assistant director, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion unanimous.

General discussion was held on the revision of Collection Development Policy, formerly the Materials Selection Policy. Motion by Nancy Via to accept the new Collection Development Policy, seconded by Lorraine Dixon. Motion unanimous.

General discussion was held on the revision of the Library Code of Conduct, formerly the Patron Behavior Policy. Motion by Carole Moschella to accept the new Library Code of Conduct, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion unanimous.

New Business:
Budget Transfer - Motion by Carole Moschelle to transfer $450.00 from 7350-03 to 7350-08 and $3,200.00 from 7350-05 to 7350-06, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion unanimous.

A motion was made by Ira Kamm at 9:15 p.m. to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Lorraine Dixon. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson

Anne Marie Burr, Clerk