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

OCTOBER 14, 2009

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Luke Tirrell called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.  The following were in attendance:

Luke Tirrell – Mike Palermo – Joe Krimko – Teretha Jones – Claudia Mooij – Kevin McMillan

Connie King.

New Board member Connie King was greeted and welcomed.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Mike Palermo to accept the minutes of the September 9^th,  2009 meeting.  Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The report was read by Mike Palermo.    State Aid  check for $25,662 has been deposited.  Book Eval check for $1500 has been received.

---check to the general fund for $4191.48 for the September 28^th 2009 bills.

Marian stated that she is still working with Ed Hudson to make sense out of the balance of the three accounts. The consensus of the Board is to just work with the figures we deem to be correct and pay the bills. Motion to accept the report and pay the bills was made by Teretha Jones.  Joe Krimko seconded.  Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no reports for the month of September.

OLD BUSINESS

Marian gave her court update.  A total of eight accounts were submitted.  Two were disposed with fines and court costs, Two pleaded not guilty and the final four had warrants issued against them.

The video game collection is off to a great start.  November 14^th is National Gaming Day and we are thinking of a promotion, such as, rent two games – get one free, to celebrate the day.

 There are valves in the ceiling that need to be replaced.  To drain and replace them will take a few weeks and we will not have any heat for that time.

The issue on holidays 2010 was discussed.  Good Friday will be eliminated as a holiday.  The Board was asked to come to the November meeting with  information gathered on the four holidays in question, such as additional thoughts and ideas,  community activities being planned and staff comments and feedback.  The overall consensus of the Board was to give the idea a chance. 

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution #R12-09: To hire Hoa Tran effective October 1^st , 2009 in a full-time capacity at an annual salary of $26,884 with benefits.  The motion was made by Mike Palermo.  Teretha Jones seconded .   Motion carried.

A discussion was held on the property values and the budget.

Resolution #R13-09: To hire Mollie Graham effective October  14^th , 2009,  in a part-time capacity , at an hourly rate of $14.77 , with no benefits, subject to her availability.  The motion was made by Teretha Jones and seconded by Claudia Mooij.   Motion carried.

The Friends of the Library have voted to purchase a projector for the library.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Mike Palermo.  Motion carried.

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