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

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

Members Absent: None

Others Present: Barbara Smith, Lisa Murno

Public Present: None

Correspondence:
Letter from Mayor Robert Chatfield regarding the 2012-2013 budget.

Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prospect Public Library, 17 Center Street, Prospect, CT.

Approval of Previous Minutes December 8, 2011:
A general discussion was held. Suzanne Loud corrected that she was listed as present when she was not. Kathleen Greene corrected that she was present and was listed as absent. Nancy Via moved that the December 8, 2011 minutes be approved as amended, seconded by Ira Kamm. Eight members voted in favor, Suzanne Loud abstained. Motion Carries.

Treasurer’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Carole Moschella to accept the January, 2012 Treasurer’s report as presented, seconded by Kathleen Greene. Motion Unanimous.

Librarian’s Report:
A general discussion was held. A motion was made by Nancy Via to accept the January, 2012 Librarian’s report, seconded by Ira Kamm. Motion Unanimous.

Approval of Bills:
A general discussion was held. Motion by Lorraine Dixon to accept the bills for payment dated December 19, 2011, January 3, 2012, and January 9, 2012 as presented, seconded by Judy Kennelly. Motion Unanimous.

Chairman’s Report: None

Old Business:
Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 – 2013 – General discussion on updates made to the proposed budget.

Update on digital book purchase – Director Barbara Smith and Assistant Director Lisa Murno updated the Board Members on the information from three separate Ebook vendors. The specific information on the three vendors can be found in the Addendum to Library Director Report January 2012. They will sign up for the Ebook program in March and the program will begin in May at a prorated fee. This is a pilot program that will be reviewed periodically to monitor patron interest.

New Business:
None

A motion was made by Carole Moschella at 7:50 p.m. to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nancy Via. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan H. McKernan, Chairperson

Anne Marie Burr, Clerk