MINUTES OF THE MEETING
THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
OF MIDDLETOWN AND WALLKILL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 2, 2020
I. Attendance
Ms. Martini called the roll.
Present
Mr. Carl Berkowitz, President
Mrs. Tonia Crown, Financial Officer
Mrs. Marianne Sciucco, Vice President
Ms. Linda Martini, Secretary
Mr. Richard C. Bell
Ms. Marlena Lange
Mr. Matthew Pfisterer, Director
Absent
Visitors
None
II. Agenda
A. Roll Call G. Financial Officer's Report
B. Minutes H. Committee Report
C. Visitor Comments I. Old Business
D. Correspondence J. New Business
E. President's Report K. Adjournment
F. Director's Report
III. Discussion and Recommendation
A. Mr. Berkowitz, President, opened the meeting at 7:00pm and led the pledge.
Mrs. Crown moved to open the Public Hearing for the 2021 Library District Vote.
Mr. Bell seconded.
Ayes: Berkowitz, Bell, Lange, Sciucco, Martini, Crown – (6)
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 44)
B. Minutes
Mrs. Sciucco moved for adoption of the minutes of the July 8, 2020 meeting with a
correction on page 3. Ms. Lange seconded.
Ayes: Berkowitz, Bell, Lange, Martini, Crown, Sciucco – (6)
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 45)
C. Visitor Comments/Staff Report
No report
D. Correspondence
A copy of any correspondence is sent to each Board member and is attached to the official
minutes.
Mr. Berkowitz read a letter from Rosa Boyd. (See attached to official minutes)
Mr. Berkowitz received a letter from NYSUT about collective Bargaining Agreements
between the Associations and the Thrall Public Library. Mr. Berkowitz will send a letter
to NYSUT. (See attached to official minutes)
E. President's Report
The Board held a discussion on the Trustee Vote.
F. Director's Report
(A copy of the Director's Report sent to each Board member is attached to the official
minutes.)
Ms. Lange thanked Matt and the staff during the pandemic.
G. Financial Officer's Report
Mrs. Crown moved that the regular disbursements for June, 2020 in the amount of
$74, 534.27 having been audited by Carl Berkowitz and found to be correct be approved.
Ms. Lange seconded.
Ayes: Berkowitz, Bell, Lange, Martini, Crown, Sciucco – (6)
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 46)
Mrs. Crown moved that the regular disbursements for July, 2020 in the amount of
$87,831.20 having been audited by Richard Bell and found to be correct be approved.
Ms. Martini seconded.
Ayes: Berkowitz, Bell, Lange, Martini, Crown, Sciucco – (6)
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 47)
BUDGET TRANSFER #1
Mrs. Sciucco moved that the Board of Trustees of Middletown Thrall Library accepts the
following budget transfer to cover shortages.
TO: L7410.8524.12.0000.5 Serials & Subscriptions $3,000.00
L7410.8450.12.0000.0 Building Utilities 6,000.00
L7410.8502.12.0000.5 Office & Library Supplies 2,000.00
L7410.8465.12.0000.0 Service Contracts 8.000.00
FROM: L7410.8506.12.0000.5 Circulation Control $15,000.00
L7410.8521.12.3813.5 Children's Books 4,000.00
Mr. Bell seconded.
Ayes: Berkowitz, Bell, Lange, Martini, Crown, Sciucco – (6)
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 48)
Mr. Bell moved that hearing no one from the public, we will close the Public Hearing.
Mrs. Crown seconded.
Ayes: Berkowitz, Bell, Lange, Martini, Crown, Sciucco – (6)
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 49)
H. Committee Reports
Building & Grounds: Attractive and effective protective barriers have been installed at
the library's service desks by our Head Custodian. We have purchased electronic
sanitizer dispensers and placed them strategically throughout the building. We have
stocked masks and gloves for patron use and so far the public has been overwhelmingly
compliant with our COVID19 health and safety precautions.
We have received a schematic basis of design report for upgrades to our HVAC system
from our contracted engineering firms. We should plan for a future meeting to review
and discuss the report.
Repairs were made to our rubber roof as multiple tears from falling ceramic titles needed
to be filled.
I. Old Business
No report.
J. New Business
Ms. Lange moved to approve the 2021 Library District Budget with no tax levy increase.
Mr. Bell seconded. Discussion followed.
Ayes: Berkowitz, Lange, Martini, Bell, Crown, Sciucco - 6
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 50)
K. Adjournment
Mrs. Sciucco moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:38pm. Ms. Lange seconded.
Ayes: Berkowitz Martini, Lange, Bell, Crown, Sciucco – 6
Noes: None
Motion declared approved. (9/2/20 – 51)
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Martini, Secretary
TABLE OF MOTIONS
(01/08/20-1) Accepted slate of officers
(01/08/20-2) Designated Middletown Times Herald Record as official newspaper
(01/08/20-3) Designated the Orange Bank and Trust as official bank
(01/08/20-4) Appointed Alex Smith as Library District's Attorney
(01/08/20-5) Adjournment
(01/08/20-6) Approval of adoption of the minutes of the December 11, 2019 meeting
(01/08/20-7) Approved to eliminate late fees for juvenile materials
(01/08/20-8) Extend Long Range Plan through 2020
(01/08/20-9) Adjournment
(02/12/20-10) Approval of adoption of the reorganizational minutes of the 1/8/20 mtg.
(02/12/20-11) Approval of adoption of the minutes of the 1/8/20 mtg.
(02/12/20-12) Amended Rules & Regulations from 8 to 10 yrs. of age
(02/12/20-13) Approval of Children's Room Policies
(02/12/20-14) Approved monthly disbursement for January
(02/12/20-15) Approved $3,544.36 purchase workstation for HVAC & Boilers
(02/12/20-16) Adjournment
(03/11/20-17) Approval of adoption of the minutes of the 2/12/20 meeting
(03/11/20-18) Approved for library close due to coronavirus if Mdtn. Schools close
(03/11/20-19) Approved monthly disbursements for February
(03/11/20-20) Accepted the ICE Policy & Procedure
(03/11/20-21) Adjournment
(04/15/20-22) Approval of adoption of the minutes of the 3/11/20 meeting
(04/15/20-23) Accepted Pandemic Policy
(04/15/20-24) Adopted Thrall Public Library Dist. Of Mdtn. & Wallkill Employees as
part of the Library's Pandemic Response Policy
(04/15/20-25) Adjournment
(05/13/20-26) Approval of adoption of the minutes of the 4/15/20 meeting
(05/13/20-27) Approved monthly disbursements for March
(05/13/20-28) Approved monthly disbursements for April
(05/13/20-29) Approved not more than $4000 to repair Dry System
(05/13/20-30) Approved 2020 Election Timetable
(05/13/20-31) Adjournment
(06/10/20-32) Executive session
(06/10/20-33) Approval of adoption of the minutes with corrections of the 5/13/20 mtg.
(06/10/20-34) Approved monthly disbursements for May
(06/10/20-35) Approved to rescind April motion of Part-Time
(06/10/20-36) Approved 2019 Annual Report to community
(06/10/20-37) Approved to re-open library
(06/10/20-38) Accepted Rules & Regulations for Patrons Conduct due to COVID19 Pandemic
(06/10/20-39) Authorized Matt to send letter to RCLS on behalf of Anita Baumann
(06/10/20-40) Adjournment
(07/08/20-41) Approval of adoption of the minutes of the June 10, 2020 meeting
(07/08/20-42) Accepted 2021 preliminary library district budget
(07/08/20-43) Adjournment
(09/02/20-44) Opened Public Hearing for 2021 Vote
(09/02/20-45) Approved of adoption of the minutes with corrections
(09/02/20-46) Approved monthly disbursement for June
(09/02/20-47) Approved monthly disbursements for July
(09/02/20-48) Approved Budget Transfer #1
(09/02/20-49 Closed Hearing
(09/02/20-50) Approved the 2021 Budget no tax levy increase
(09/02/20-51) Adjournment