Minutes from Board Meetings
2018 |
2018 |
JANUARY 23, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ralph Reissman, Ray Duran, Lenny Zehnwirth, Regina Mascia, & Dorothy Mascia. Absent with prior notice: Owen M. Rumelt
Upon motion of Lenny Zehnwirth and seconded by Ralph Reissman, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. |
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ralph Reissman, Ray Duran, Owen M. Rumelt, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia. Absent with prior notice: Lenny Zehnwirth Guest: Michael Tomicich, Library Treasurer. Mr. Tomicich was present to discuss the proposed budget
5a. Expenditure of funds for Rotary dinner: A motion to purchase tickets for the Rotary dinner was made by Ralph Reissman and seconded by Ray Duran. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
Upon motion of Owen M. Rumelt and seconded by Ray Duran, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:43 p.m. |
MARCH 19, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ralph Reissman, Lenny Zehnwirth, Owen M. Rumelt, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia. Absent: Ray Duran
Upon motion of Owen M. Rumelt and seconded by Lenny Zehnwirth, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. |
APRIL 24, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ralph Reissman, Lenny Zehnwirth, Owen M. Rumelt, Ray Duran, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia.
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MAY 22, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ralph Reissman, Lenny Zehnwirth, Owen M. Rumelt, Ray Duran, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia.
Upon motion of Owen M. Rumelt and seconded by Lenny Zehnwirth, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:04 p.m. |
JUNE 26, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ralph Reissman, Owen M. Rumelt, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia. Absent: Ray Duran & Lenny Zehnwirth (with prior notice) 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:41 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. |
JULY 17, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ralph Reissman, Owen M. Rumelt, Ray Duran, Lenny Zehnwirth, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia
Upon motion of Lenny Zehnwirth and seconded by Ralph Reissman, the board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:13 pm. |
August 21, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ray Duran, Ralph Reissman Owen Rumelt, Regina Mascia.
Upon motion of Ralph Reissman and seconded by Owen Rumelt, the board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:19 pm. |
September 26, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ray Duran, Ralph Reissman, Owen Rumelt, Lenny Zehnwirth, Regina Mascia. Absent with notice: Dorothy Mascia.
Upon motion of Ralph Reissman and seconded by Ray Duran the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. |
October 22, 2018
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AGENDA Present: Kathy Dunne, Ray Duran, Lenny Zehnwirth, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia.Absent with prior notice: Ralph Reissman and Owen M. RumeltGuest: Ted Schlomann of Baldessari & Coster, LLPThe meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Comment: No public in attendance. Minutes of Prior Meeting: Minutes of the September 26, 2018 meeting were approved upon a motion made by Ray Duran and seconded by Lenny Zehnwirth. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was approved upon a motion made by Lenny Zehnwirth and seconded by Ray Duran. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Approval of Warrant No. 709 & No. 28- Capital Acct: Warrant No. 709 dated October 22, 2018 in the amount of $205,569.39 was approved on a motion made by Ray Duran and seconded by Lenny Zehnwirth. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Approval of Warrant No. 28- Capital Acct dated October 22, 2018 in the amount of $2,733.14 was approved on a motion made by Ray Duran and seconded by Lenny Zehnwirth. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Director’s Report: The director spoke about the new STEM center, flooring completion and invertor box. See below for details. Schedule of Personnel Actions: None. Correspondence: None received. Unfinished Business: a. Policy on 3D printer use: This item was tabled for the next meeting. b. Five year plan: Staff has been invited to get together for their opinions and we will also reach out to the public for their opinions as well, possibly through Survey monkey. New Business: a. Review of 2017/2018 audit: Ted Schlomann from Baldessari & Coster was present to review the 2017/18 audit with the board and explain any findings. Mr. Schlomann stated that the accounting policies of West Hempstead Public Library conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to governmental units. Mr. Schlomann did mention that it appeared that the library had some uncollateralized funds since switching to Sterling National Bank. The account clerk will follow up with the bank in regards to this tomorrow. The 2017/2018 audit was approved on a motion made by Lenny Zehnwirth and seconded by Ray Duran. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Mr. Zehnwirth also noted that the auditor did a wonderful job. b. Gift from CNC Rotary club: The CNC Rotary club increased their annual donation for books. c. New STEM center: STEM center programs will be beginning in November. d. Completion of new flooring in community room 1& 2: The new flooring in community room 1 & 2 has been completed. Due to the ongoing moisture problem, a change order was issued to install a barrier underneath the new flooring. e. Invertor box issues: We had the contractor come onsite to contact the manufacturer to resolve our invertor box issue. They tested the batteries and it was determined that two batteries are failing under load. New batteries have been ordered. f. 2019/2020 Support of NLS: A motion to support NLS in 2019/2020 in the amount of $19,318 was made by Ray Duran and seconded by Lenny Zehnwirth. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Executive session: Executive session began at 8:34 pm and ended at 8:40 pm. Date of Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Upon motion of Lenny Zehnwirth and seconded by Ray Duran, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. |
November 27, 2018
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AGENDA Present: Kathy Dunne, Ray Duran, Ralph Reissman, Owen M. Rumelt, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia.Absent with prior notice: Lenny Zehnwirth
Upon motion of Owen M. Rumelt and seconded by Ray Duran, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
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December 18, 2018
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AGENDA
Present: Kathy Dunne, Ray Duran, Ralph Reissman, Owen M. Rumelt, Lenny Zehnwirth, Regina Mascia & Dorothy Mascia. Guests: Nicole Scherer-NLS, Outreach and engagement manager, John Shaud and Lesley McAvoy, West Hempstead Historical Society
Upon motion of Owen M. Rumelt and seconded by Lenny Zehnwirth, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. |