MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

• Joe Krimko called the meeting to order.  The following were in attendance: Sandra Fornino – Laura Granelli – Joe Krimko – Jim Manning – Mike Palermo

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• A motion was made by Sandra Fornino to accept the minutes of the October 10^th meeting.  Seconded by Mike Palermo.  Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

• The report was read by Mike Palermo.

• Check for $650 to the general fund.  This will allow the library to open an account at Fast Facts for the background checks.

• Check for $37.75 for patron reimbursement.

• The issue of background checks was introduced at the morning staff meeting and Marian stated that the feedback was positive. A motion to accept the report and pay the bills was made by Mike Palermo and seconded by Joe Krimko.  Motion carried.

• Holidays and closing dates for 2008 were distributed to the Board.  Motion to accept the holidays and closing dates for 2008  was made by Mike Palermo and seconded by Joe Krimko.  Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Personnel

The personnel committee is  still working on material for the manual.  The final copy will be ready soon.

Budget

Marian has a meeting scheduled for Thursday morning, November 8^th  at 9:30 a.m. with Mike Bascom and Phil Huhn. More on this at the next meeting.

Building

Temporary move of township offices may  last up to 2 years, therefore the library will not be expanding before then. 

Policies

The art hangers are here.  Tim Bauman will be coming in to install them. A discussion was held on this matter and it was decided that the Friends need to come up with a policy concerning  the art, because the library does not want to be responsible for the set-up or removal.

It was recommended that the Board  recognize Tim Bauman for all the work he has done throughout the changes in the library. ( carpet install, moving of shelving units, book fair,  carpentry work, backroom  painting, etc.) This will be done formally by Luke Tirrell.  Motion to the recommendation was made by Joe Krimko,  seconded by Mike Palermo.  Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

• Marian spoke about the meeting she attended with a representative from Specialty Services and Bernie Haney from the tax office.  This is the township  project to update technology functions on the municipal level.

• Food for Fines is scheduled for the week of December 10-15, 2007.  A motion was made by Laura Granelli to donate all monies collected during that week to the Adopt-a-Family fund.  Seconded by Joe Krimko.  Motion carried.

•  Congratulations to Marian and staff for being voted One of the Best Public Libraries in Monmouth County, and thanks to Sandra Fornino for spearheading the vote.

• Congratulations also to Marian for being appointed by the State Librarian to the Blue Ribbon Panel on the Future of Libraries.

ADJOURNMENT

• Motion to adjourn was made by Mike Palermo and seconded by Jim Manning.  Motion carried.

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