MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE

JUNE 14, 2006

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

  • Luke Tirrell called the meeting to order at 4:35.  The following members were in attendance: Joe Krimko – Janice Sweeney – Luke Tirrell – Teretha Jones – Laura Granelli – Sandra Fornino – Mike Palermo.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  • Laura Granelli made the motion to accept the minutes of the May 10, 2006 meeting.  Janice Sweeney seconded. Motion passed.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

  • Marian Bauman read the treasurer’s report. Laura Granelli made the motion to write a check for $1,276.40 to Zenith Resources LLC for the Wireless Project. Joe Krimko seconded.  Motion passed. The following expenses were discussed:
    1. Regular quarterly payment for bills through July – Sept. - $8983.00
    2. Upgrade to Sirsi i-Bristo for the Web Catalog - $9100.00
    3. Sirsi Web Server so that patrons can access WebCat and to prevent hacking - $6199.00
    4. Internet Switches Upgrade Project  to prevent future systems crashes - $3065.00
  • Motion was made by Mike Palermo to accept the expenses and write the check in the amount of $27,347.00.  Janice Sweeney seconded.  Motion passed.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Resolution R14-06 : To promote  John Bonney from part-time to full-time, effective

 

  • 7-1-06, at an annual  salary of $23,607.00 with benefits. Motion made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Mike Palermo.  Motion passed.

 

  • Resolution R12-06: To hire Alexis Anderson for 35 hours per week, for 8 weeks, with no benefits, effective 7-1-06 through 8-26-06 at a rate of $12.97 per hour.  Motion made by Mike Palermo and seconded by Joe Krimko.  Motion passed.

 

  • Resolution R13-06: To hire Analeigha Ortega as a summer page for up to 20 hours per week for 8 weeks effective 7-1-06 through 8-26-06 with no benefits, at a rate of $6.50 per hour. Motion made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Mike Palermo.  Motion passed.

 

MEET THE STAFF

  • The staff “star of the month” was Sandy Michlich, Senior Librarian.

Sandy discussed her responsibilities of cataloging, interlibrary loans and  various other “hats” she wears.

 

OLD BUSINESS

  • A discussion was held on sections of the library personnel policy manual. Teretha Jones made the motion to amend the personnel manual sick leave section to state: when all available sick leave is exhausted, all other available time (i.e. vacation, personal) must be used.  An addendum was added by Joe Krimko to state: all other available time must be used before going to unpaid status. The motion was seconded by Janice Sweeney.  Motion passed. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

  • Marian Bauman and Luke Tirrell will be presenters  at the New Jersey Library Trustee Institute September 30, 2006.  The discussion will be “Hiring and Evaluating a Library Director”.

 

  • Larry Davis from Public Works has delivered the directional signs for the library. They are already hanging and look very nice.  A letter of thanks will be sent to Larry Davis, and copied to Public Works Supervisor,  Wayne Rode and Rick Cuttrell. 

 

  • Motion to adjourn was made by Mike Palermo and seconded by Janice Sweeney.