Present: Steven Goldman, President
Mary Chamberlain, Vice President
Mary Gannon, Treasurer
Barbara Cannon, Mayor
Arthur Freihon, Superintendent of School’s Alternate
Margery Cyr, Director
Maria Nowak, Executive Assistant

Absent: Joseph Nuzzo, Secretary
Scott Glaser, Trustee
Rita Peterson, Trustee
Kathryn Arabia, Trustee
Louisa Colon, Mayor’s Alternate

Guests: Phyllis Church and Juley Rodwogin

The President called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. and announced that the meeting had been advertised and would be conducted in accordance with the Sunshine Law. The President announced the meeting was called to order late due to a lack of quorum. The Vice-president called the roll in the absence of the Secretary.

Mr. Goldman stated that while the Board was waiting for a quorum an informal discussion was held before the opening of the meeting. No formal action was taken on any agenda items.

Mrs. Cyr introduced staff members Phyllis Church and Juley Rodwogin.

Minutes

The July 16, 2003 Board minutes were tabled until the October 8, 2003 Board meeting.

Finance

Motion: made by Mary Gannon, seconded by Mary Chamberlain, to approve the July bill listing in the amount of $147,730.94 as presented. Unanimously approved.

Motion: made by Mary Gannon, seconded by Arthur Freihon, to approve the August bill listing in the amount of $108,670.52 as presented. Unanimously approved.

PERSONNEL

New Appointments

Motion: made by Mary Chamberlain, seconded by Arthur Freihon, to approve the hiring of Shivangi Derashri LA I, part-time: Electronic Resources, effective September 2, 2003 at an hourly rate of $11.72. Unanimously approved.

Motion: made by Mary Chamberlain, seconded by Arthur Freihon, to approve the hiring of Jason Rosado, LA I, part-time: Electronic Resources, effective September 2, 2003 at an hourly rate of $11.72. Unanimously approved.

Motion: made by Mary Chamberlain, seconded by Arthur Freihon, to approve the hiring of Jennifer Sherman, Librarian I, full-time, Reference Department, effective September 15, 2003 at an annual salary of $39, 077.73. Unanimously approved.

Resignation

Motion: made by Arthur Freihon, seconded by Mary Chamberlain, to accept the resignation of Circulation/Technical Services Page, Oleg Shvets, effective August 22, 2003. Unanimously approved.

Motion: made by Arthur Freihon, seconded by Mary Chamberlain, to accept the resignation of Circulation Page, Wendy Chan, effective August 13, 2003. Unanimously approved.

Motion: made by Arthur Freihon, seconded by Mary Chamberlain, to accept the resignation of Circulation Page, Danielle Negri, effective August 16, 2003. Unanimously approved.

STATISTICS

Statistics were placed on file.

LIBRARY BUILDING

Lobby Mat

Mrs. Cyr informed the Board additional carpeting for the lobby has been purchased and should be installed within the next few weeks.

Large Meeting Room Shades

Maria Nowak reported she believes the repair of the meeting room shades will be done within the next few weeks. The Board asked for a follow-up report at the October meeting.

Electrical System

Mrs. Cyr reported that she, Mr. Goldman and Mario Barone will meet with the Township Council at their agenda meeting on September 15 to discuss the Library’s lighting system. Mayor Cannon suggested Mrs. Cyr call Alayne Shepler and ask if Bob Heims could also attend the meeting.

LIBRARY SERVICES

Volunteer Reception

Mrs. Cyr suggested the Library hold a reception for volunteers on an annual basis. The Board all agreed. The Board asked Mrs. Cyr to form a committee. Mr. Freihon will serve on the committee as the Board representative.

Emergency Procedures

The Board tabled the draft of the Emergency Procedure Policy until the October 8, 2003 Board meeting.

Old Bridge Day

Mrs. Cyr informed the Board the Library will participate in Old Bridge Day. She has asked the department heads to work that day if possible. Mr. Goldman asked that a custodian be on duty in the Library for the entire day.

Career Day

On November 8, a Career Day will be held for the Teens of Old Bridge.

Department Reports

The Board reviewed and accepted all department reports.

There were no comments from the public.

Adjournment

Motion: made by Mary Chamberlain, seconded by Arthur Freihon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph Nuzzo, Secretary
Library Board of Trustees
Date Approved: October 8, 2003