POB Library Minutes Not Approved by the Board of Trustees

CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Joseph Eisner called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in Meeting Rooms C and D of the Library. Present were Trustees Stefanie Nelkens and Michael Polansky, Insurance Agent Eric Kreiffert, Library Director Gretchen Browne, Recording Secretary Ruth Guarnera, and staff members as per the attached attendance. Trustees Elaine Gross and Marilyn Leibowitz were absent with prior notice.

Mr. Keiffert gave a detailed explanation of our insurance coverage, and answered the Trustees' questions. Mrs. Browne will contact Mr. Ruf at the Plainview-Old Bethpage School district to see if we have blanket coverage of our building. The Trustees want our attorney to review a number of items.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None

MINUTES: The Minutes of March 26, 2008 were accepted as written in a motion by Mr. Polansky, seconded by Mrs. Nelkens.

REVENUE & DISBURSEMENTS: Received and filed.

BILLS FOR PAYMENT: The schedules of bills dated 3/20/08 and 4/9/08 were approved in a motion made by Mr. Polansky, seconded by Mrs. Nelkens.

DIRECTOR REPORT:
Mrs. Browne discussed the following:

- The Family Center thanked the Board for the offer of additional furniture. When the room is filled with children, parents and strollers, there is no space for more furniture.
- On May 3rd "Room to Grow" in the story book area and a small garden will be dedicated to Bea Shacknow.
- The Technical Service Department is ordering materials on the new acquisitions system and the Media Center will be ordering soon.
- The custodial staff has been repainting the Library. Painting and new work surfaces in the Media Center will begin next weekend.
- New signs have been hung throughout the Library.
- The C&M doors, installed in February, are secure and operating well.
- Modifications at the Circulation Desk are being considered.
- Assemblyman Lavine is exploring the sponsorship of Dormitory aid in the near future.
- Channel 55 featured the library in a filmed interview discussing the state budget.
- Several pictures from the Old Plainview collection have been mounted and will be framed for a display in the lobby.
- AAII, an investment group which meets in the Library, wants to memorialize a deceased member with a donation to the Library.

The following reports were received and filed:
- Library Statistical
- Family Center Statistical
- Business Office Investment
- Circulation Control
- Community Service
- Community Service Program
- CES/YES
- Family Center
- Family Center Program
- Media Center
- Reference

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Use of Library Facilities for Meetings & Other Purposes - After considerable discussion this item was tabled .

NEW BUSINESS:
Personnel & Salary Changes - On a motion by Mrs. Nelkens, seconded by Mr. Polansky, the personnel & salary changes were approved.
Procurement & Staff Attendance at Conferences - Tabled
Plainview Hicksville Garden Club - Mr. Polansky made a motion to approve the May 30, 2008 auction, seconded by Mrs. Nelkens and approved by all Trustees.

OTHER BUSINESS:
- Mrs. Browne attended an informational session at NLS, which included restoration of funds from the state budget. However, it is believed there will be a 2% cut in most programs.

- Alyson Richman donated 20% of the proceeds of the sale of her book to the Friends of the Library.

- Our library will be mentioned in a article in the Sunday New York Times.

- Mrs. Nelkens complimented Ms. Pontillo for her work on the Use of Facilities regulations.

- Mr. Polansky commended Mrs. Silkes and Mrs. Stolove for attending the PLA Conference in Minneapolis.

- Mrs. Browne will attend the ALA Conference in June.

- Mrs. Nelkens made a motion to approve 7 staff members attending the Long Island Library Conference at a cost not to exceed $280.00. Mr. Polansky seconded the motion which was approved by all Trustees.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Representatives of the Jewish Genealogy Society expressed their desire to meet at the Library on Sunday afternoons.

PUBLIC BUDGET: Mr. Polansky made a motion to present the proposed 2008 - 2009 Budget dated 3/28/08 to the public for vote on May 20, 2008. Upon second by Mrs. Nelkens and aye vote by all Trustees, the motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mr. Polansky moved the meeting be adjourned. Mrs. Nelkens seconded and upon unanimous vote, the meeting ended at 8:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Guarnera , Recording Secretary

ATTENDANCE
Eric Keiffert
Evita Karlic
Sandi Silkes
Maria Pontillo
Victor Fischer
Diane Bert - JGSLI
Rhoda Miller - JGSLI
Chuck Weinsten - JGSLI