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, Kathleen Greene, Ira Kamm, Judy Kennelly, Suzanne Loud (7:20 p.m.), Carole Moschella, Nancy Via

Members Absent: Kathy Graveline

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Loren Webber

Public Present: None

Correspondence: None

Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library.

Approval of Previous Minutes June 10, 2010:
A general discussion was held. Ira Kamm moved that the minutes be approved as presented, seconded by Judy Kennelly. Motion Unanimous.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Carole Moschella to accept the July, August, and September, 2010 Treasurer’s report as presented, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion Unanimous.

Librarian’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Nancy Via to accept the July, August, and September, 2010 Librarian’s report, seconded by Carole Moschella. Motion Unanimous.

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

Chairman’s Report:
Chairperson Susan McKernan commended Assistant Director Lauren Webber on how well she handled the alarm system crisis in Librarian Barbara Smith’s absence. Congratulations also to Lauren Webber for her participation in the Community Foundation Project and the huge success of the summer programs offered at the Library.

Old Business: None

Motion by Lorraine Dixon to add revising the Museum Pass Policy to the agenda, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion Unanimous.

New Business:
The proposed holidays and closings for 2011 were discussed.
The proposed Library Board meetings for 2011 were discussed.

A general discussion was held on revising the Museum Pass Policy. The proposed changes are: the pass must be returned to the Library during business hours; the pass must be returned to the front desk and cannot be put in a book drop; and the fine for not returning the pass on time will be the whatever the discount or cost of admission that was saved by using the pass.

A motion was made by Ira Kamm at 7:55 p.m. to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Judy Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Anne Marie Burr, Clerk

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson