MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE
DECEMBER 14, 2005
Luke Tirrell called the meeting to order at 4:35.
The following members were in attendance: Luke Tirrell – Joe Krimko – Teretha Jones – Janice Sweeney – Mike Palermo. Mr. Raymond Brew, a library patron was also in attendance.
Mr. Brew attended the meeting concerning DVD rentals returned through the library bookdrop. A letter would be mailed to the Brew household stating the Director’s decision. After this matter was discussed, Joe Krimko made a motion of support , authorizing the Director to use her discretion in following policy. Seconded by Mike Palermo. Motion passed 3:1 with one abstention.
Motion to approve the minutes of the November 9th meeting was made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Mike Palermo.
Luke Tirrell read the treasurer’s report. The trustee budget proposal was presented. Motion to write the first quarter check for 2006, in the amount of $8983.00 was made by Mike Palermo and seconded by Joe Krimko. Janice Sweeney made the motion to write a check for $72.00 to employee Christine Duffy for reimbursement for program supplies. Seconded by Teretha Jones.
Marian stated that the 2006 budget has been submitted to the Township. Capital expenditures for this year include an elevator upgrade, security system, copier for the children’s department, a computer notebook training lab and a new laminating machine. Mike Palermo amended his motion to include quarterly checks for 2006 and the trustee budget for 2006.
A discussion was held on the Disc-Go-Pod, a machine that cleans and repairs DVD’s. Joe Krimko made the motion to purchase the machine for $495.00 plus shipping cost. Teretha Jones seconded.
A total of $803.00 was collected through the library Food for Fines and Pennies from Heaven. This amount will be distributed amongst the six families that we adopted this year.
Janice Sweeney made the motion to close out the account at Monmouth Community Bank and to transfer the $757.00 balance to our Commerce Account. Mike Palermo seconded the motion.
Joe Krimko made the motion and Teretha Jones seconded, to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Angela Ricciuti.
Luke Tirrell shared with the Board his meeting with the staff, at the breakfast on December 7th.
Teretha Jones submitted her report on the Library Building meeting which was held on Nov. 30, 2005. A schedule has been planned. Jan. 2-3-4 the old tiles will be removed, Jan. 9-10-11 cleaning will be done, Jan 16-17-18 the new tiles will be put in. Marian stated that the children’s department may have to be closed during this period.
As of December 1st, Christine Duffy and Rosana Santos finished their 3 month probation. Marian recommended that they be given permanent status. Luke Tirrell made the motion, Janice Sweeney seconded.
Policies will resume with the January meeting for review in February.
Mike Palermo made the motion that January 11th will be the reorganization meeting. Teretha Jones seconded.
PLA conference will be held in Boston during March of 2006. Teretha Jones made the motion to approve Marians expenses, up to $1400.00, to attend. Joe Krimko seconded.
The free wireless project from CJRLC was discussed. Mike Palermo made the motion to apply for the project. Janice Sweeney seconded.
The Township Black History Program will be held on February 25th at the Middle School from 9:00 to 5:00.
Motion to adjourn was made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Teretha Jones.
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