MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

• Luke Tirrell called the meeting to order.  The following were in attendance:

        Laura Granelli – Joe Krimko – Mike Palermo – Luke Tirrell – Janet Van Rooy

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• A motion was made by Mike Palermo to approve the minutes of the January 16^th meeting.  Motion was seconded by Joe Krimko.  Motion passed.

• New Board member, Janet Van Rooy was welcomed and introduced to the Board.

• The staff “star of the month” was Carolyn Damiano.  Carolyn is our newest full-time employee and also our new cataloger.  She  worked at a library before coming to us so she is  already familiar with the SIRSI system. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

• The report was read by Laura Granelli.  Marian stated that the reports for the month are minimal because the new requisition system has not imported state aid or trust account information. 

        ---check for $15.99 to Burlington County Library for lost ILL book.

        ---approval  for $1500 to Krista Horan to attend Computer in Libraries convention in

            Arlington, VA from April 7 – 9, 2008. 

        ---approval  for $1780 to TBS Controls, LLC to fix heating and air conditioning          

            thermostats. 

        ---approval  for $300 to clean carpets in the meeting room.

• Motion was made by Mike Palermo to accept the report and pay the bills.  Joe Krimko seconded.   Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Policy Committee

A discussion was held on the Art Exhibit and Display Policy. 

Changes have been made to the Circulation Policy.  Books, with the exception of those on reserve, CD Books, Audio Books and Magazines can now circulate for 4 weeks instead of two.  Motion was made by Laura Granelli to accept the Art Exhibit and Display Policy and the changes to the Circulation Policy.  Mike Palermo seconded.

Motion passed.

Building Committee

The new bathroom partitions, toilets, urinal and sinks  have been installed in the foyer restrooms.  Automatic paper towel dispensers are on order.   We are in the process of getting quotes to have the bathroom tile pressure washed.  The bookdrop has been replaced.  A security  camera will be positioned in  that area  in the future. 

Personnel Committee

No report

Budget Committee

Marian and Mike Palermo attended a meeting on January 18^th with Mike Bascom and Phil Huhn.  The library’s cost saving measures were discussed along with our value of services. 

OLD BUSINESS

• The background checks are almost done. Most have been returned.  So far there aren’t any problems. 

• The promotions of John Bonney and Krista Horan from last month are going just fine.  Luke  commended Marian on her vision to ask for the promotions.

NEW BUSINESS

•  A proclamation was issued by Mayor Randy Bishop at the Twp meeting on February  11^th ,  proclaiming March 3^rd as “Read Across America” Day.  Township Committee Members as well as Library Trustees have been asked to attend, to read to the children and help out  with games and refreshments. 

• Marian is planning an “I Love My Library Luncheon” for Legislators and Librarians in New Jersey.   It will be held on April 16^th from 11:30 – 1:30.   This is in conjunction with National Library Week and is an opportunity for librarians in the state to show what great things we are doing.

ADJOURNMENT

• Motion to adjourn was made by Joe Krimko.  Mike Palermo seconded.  Motion passed.

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