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

May 12, 2004

• Jill Osis called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.

• The following members were present: Jill Osis – Peggy Auerbacher – Angela Ricciuti – Joe Krimko – Kathy Golub – Luke Tirrell

• Absent: Teretha Jones

• Also in attendance: Dr. Michael Lake, Superintendent, Neptune Board of Education.

• Peggy Auerbacher made the motion to accept the minutes of the April 14^th meeting. Seconded by Joe Krimko. Motion passed.

• Kathy Golub read the treasurer’s report. A motion was made by Joe Krimko to accept the report and pay the bills. Seconded by Angela Ricciuti. Motion passed.

• A discussion was held on the laptop computer and digital camera purchase. Since the total purchase price for the items is over the approved amount, Peggy Auerbacher made the motion to amend the amount for purchase to $1661. Kathy Golub seconded the motion. Motion passed.

• The line item for the Summer Reading Program was omitted from the Trustee Budget. A discussion was held on this issue and also suggestions for additional programs during the summer. A motion was made by Kathy Golub and seconded by Angela Ricciuti to add a line of $1800 to the budget for Summer Reading activities. Motion passed.

• Dr. Lake addressed the Board concerning the library tutoring policy. Effective July 1^st, due to lack of space, tutors will not be allowed to use the library to tutor their students.

• A discussion was held on strategic planning for the library. The purpose is to utilize space for the best use of the groups in the community that need them.

• The worksheet for community strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats were completed and discussed.

• Luke Tirrell talked briefly about the Municipal Drug Alliance. The SNERP program has made changes this year. The library meeting room will be used three nights during the program.

• Sandy Michlich has requested family leave starting July 12^th through September 3^rd. The personnel committee will be working with Marian during the next month to deal with staff issues and coverage. Jill Osis made the motion that the Board grant Sandy Michlich family leave beginning July 12^th and extending for a maximum of twelve weeks. Health benefits will be paid during this period. Seconded by Kathy Golub. Motion passed.

• The Board has given permission for late opening on Wednesday, June 30^th for Library Team Building and on Wednesday, September 1^st, for Sexual Harassment Training. The library will open at 1:00 p.m. each day.

• July 15^th is the kick off day for the Neptune Library Association “Friends of the Library”. Invitations will be sent to likely candidates.

• The Board now has an e-mail account: Neptune_library_7@yahoo.com. The account will be open to the public.

• Motion to adjourn was made by Angela Ricciuti and seconded by Kathy Golub.