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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

  • Luke Tirrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.  The following members were in attendance: Sandra Fornino – Laura Granelli – Joe Krimko – Teretha Jones – Janice Sweeney – Luke Tirrell – Mike Palermo.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  • Motion to approve the minutes of the August 9th meeting was made by Sandra Fornino and seconded by Joe Krimko. Motion passed.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

  • The report was read by Mike Palermo. 
    1. Money owed the Friends  $225 plus $954.50 from the book sale for a total of $1179.50
    2. Purchase of 100 more accounts from Transworld Collection for $1297.00
    3. Quarterly budget Oct – Dec for $8983.00
  • Motion was made by Joe Krimko to accept the report and pay the bills. Mike Palermo seconded.  Motion passed.
  • Marian reported that $11,522.88 has been rolled back into the Trust Account from closing old purchase orders.

 

MEET THE STAFF

  • The staff “Star of the Month” was Christine Duffy.  Christine is the “Tween” Program Coordinator. She has done programs such as Survivor Neptune, Nascar Racing, Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year with the tweens who assist in setting  up and clean up after  the programs.  Christine stated that she has had as many as eighteen children at a program.

 

  • A brief discussion was held on having a delayed opening Friday, September 15 so that staff can attend the funeral services for Leeann. The Board decided to have a 1:00 opening.   Those choosing not to attend will remain at the library and prepare for the opening.  

 

  • Sue Waters will be retiring effective December 31, 2006.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Resolution 16-06: to hire Alexis Anderson as of 9-13-06 in a part-time capacity of up to 25 hours per week at an hourly rate of $12.97 with no benefits. Motion was made by Mike Palermo and seconded by Joe Krimko.  Motion passed

 

 

  • A discussion was held on the dress code policy.  A motion was made by Teretha Jones to approve the policy as presented.  Laura Granelli seconded. Motion passed.

 

OLD BUSINESS

  • The second reading of the By-laws was held.  A discussion was held on how many readings should be had before the final reading. The consensus of the Board was to have two readings.

 

  • The Vision and Mission Statement are as  follows:

The Vision of the Neptune Library Board of Trustees is to guide the library  in  establishing  itself as a premiere resource  for the Neptune community.

 

  • The Mission of the Neptune Library Board of Trustees is to collaborate with the Library and Township Staff and resources to connect our community with opportunities to learn, grow and prosper through the Neptune Library.

 

NEW BUSINESS

  • A discussion was held on FMLA information. It was decided that the Department of Labor should be contacted for a representative to come to a meeting with the Trustees to answer questions and clear up any confusion.

 

  • A discussion was held on excessive absences which means, the employee is off work for a good reason but away from work too often,  vs. sick leave abuse which means an employee is dishonest about using sick leave and is not really sick. After the discussion the Board denied the use of the” Exhaustion of Sick Time” notification that was presented. 

 

  • A motion was made by Mike Palermo to enter executive session.  Joe Krimko seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

 

  • A motion was made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Mike Palermo to close executive session. Motion passed.

 

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