MINUTES OF THE MEETING
THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
OF MIDDLETOWN AND WALLKILL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES



November 10, 2021



I.  Attendance
Ms. Lange called the roll.

Present
Mr. Richard C. Bell, President 
Mrs. Tonia Crown, Financial Officer 
Ms. Marlena Lange, Secretary 
Mr. Carl Berkowitz   
Ms. Frances Amelio 
Bishop Robert Smith 
Mr. Matthew Pfisterer, Director 

Absent
Mrs. Marianne Sciucco, Vice President (excused)

Visitors
Theresa Zacek - Adult Program Librarian


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. Bell, President, opened the meeting at 5:01pm and led the pledge	


B.  Minutes

Ms. Amelio moved for adoption of the minutes of the October 6, 2021 meeting.  Mr. 
Berkowitz seconded.  
Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Lange, Amelio, Smith, Crown - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 51)



C.    Visitor Comments/Staff Report Con't.
Ms. Zacek is a Librarian II and does Adult Programs at Middletown Thrall Library.
Ms. Zacek has accepted a position of Assistant Director at Newburgh Free Library.


D.    Correspondence 
A copy of any correspondence is sent to each Board member and is attached to the official
minutes. 


E.     President's Report  
None


F.    Director's Report Con't.
(A copy of the Director's Report sent to each Board member is attached to the official
minutes.)


G.    Financial Officer's Report
Mr. Berkowitz moved that the regular monthly disbursements for August, 2021 in the
amount of $84,283.40 having been audited by Marlene Lange and found to be correct, 	 
be approved.  Mrs. Crown seconded.

Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Crown, Lange, Amelio, Smith - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 52)


Mr. Berkowitz moved that the regular monthly disbursements for October, 2021 in the
amount of $114,108.62 having been audited by Bishop Smith and found to be correct, 	 
be approved.  Ms. Lange seconded.

Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Crown, Lange, Amelio, Smith - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 53)


BUDGET TRANSFER #2
Mr. Berkowitz moved that the Board of Trustees of Middletown Thrall Library accepts 
the following budget transfer, to cover excess Office and Library purchases:
TO: L7410.8502.12.0000.5  Office & Library Supplies		$8000.00
FROM: L7410.8506.12.0000.5  Circulation Control			$8000.00
Bishop Smith seconded.
Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Crown, Lange, Amelio, Smith - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 54)


BUDGET TRANSFER #3
Mr. Berkowitz moved that the Board of Trustees of Middletown Thrall Library accepts 
the following budget transfer, to cover shortages in Part-Time salary lines:
TO:  L7410.8164.12.0000.6		Cleaners, Part Time	$4,600.00
L7410.8167.12.0000.6		Clerical, Part Time	$31,000.00
L7410.8158.12.0000.6		Librarians, Part Time	$4,400.00
FROM: L7410.8163.12.0000.6      Custodians, Full Time	$40,000.00
Ms. Amelio seconded.

Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Crown, Lange, Amelio, Smith - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 55)


BUDGET TRANSFER #4
Mr. Berkowitz moved that the Board of Trustees of Middletown Thrall Library accepts 
the following budget transfer, to cover shortages in Part-Time salary lines:
TO: L7410.8521.12.3814.5		YA Books		$2,200.00
FROM: L7410.8522.12.3903.5	YA Media		$2,200.00
Bishop Smith seconded.

Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Crown, Lange, Amelio, Smith - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 56)


H.    Committee Reports 
Building & Grounds: Work has been completed on the library's dry sprinkler system. 
The system will now be able to be safety tested on a regular basis to ensure its proper 	 
function. 

The library's surveillance system has been upgraded with the addition of new camera's 
and access software.

The bulbs have been replaced on the library's first floor with energy efficient LED bulbs.  
The bulbs give off a soft but bright yellow light and I am receiving positive feedback 
from patrons and staff about the noticeable improvement.

The boilers are on and operating properly for the season.

Our exterminators have notified us that we are not currently experiencing any insect 
infestation issues.



I.   Old Business 
None


J.   New Business   
Discussion was on Administrative Assistant position.

Mr. Berkowitz moved to approve the Board Meeting Dates for 2022.  Bishop Smith 
seconded.
Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Crown, Lange, Amelio, Smith - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 57)


Mr. Berkowitz moved to go into executive session at 5:24pm to discuss correspondence, 
personnel and arbitration.  Mrs. Crown seconded.  
Ayes:  Bell, Berkowitz, Lange, Crown, Smith, Amelio - (6)
Noes:  None
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 58)

The Board returned from executive session at 6:04pm.

K.  Adjournment
Mr. Berkowitz moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:04pm.  Bishop Smith seconded.
Ayes:  Bell, Lange, Berkowitz, Crown, Amelio, Smith - (6)
Noes:  None		
Motion declared approved.  (11/10/21 - 59)	 




Respectfully submitted,

Marlena Lange, Secretary




TABLE OF MOTIONS

(01/13/21-1)		Accepted slate of officers 
(01/13/21-2)		Designated Middletown Times Herald Record as official newspaper  
(01/13/21-3)		Designated the Orange Bank and Trust as official bank
(01/13/21-4)		Appointed Alex Smith & Elizabeth Hunter as Library District's Attorney
(01/13/21-5)		Designated Nugent & Haeussler, P.C. Audit Firm
(01/13/21-6)		Adjournment
(01/13/21-7)		Approval of adoption of the minutes of the 12/9/20 meeting
(01/13/21-8)		Adjournment
(02/10/21-9)		Approval of adoption of the reorganizational minutes of the 1/13/21 mtg.
(02/10/21-10)		Approval of adoption of the regular minutes of the 1/13/21 mtg.
(02/10/21-11)		Approved monthly disbursement for October
(02/10/21-12)		Approved monthly disbursement for December
(02/10/21-13)		Adjournment
(03/10/21-14)		Approval of adoption of the minutes of the 2/10/21 meeting
(03/10/21-15)		Adopted Public Employer Health Emergency Plan
(03/10/21-16)		Accepted the 2020 Annual Report
(03/10/21-17)		Adjournment
(04/14/21-18)		Approved of adoption of the minutes of the 3/10/21 meeting
(04/14/21-19)		Adopted the changes of By-Laws
(04/14/21-20)		Approved Election Timetable for 10/5/21
(04/14/21-21)		Adjournment
(05/12/21-22)		Approved of adoption of the minutes of the 4/14/21 meeting
(05/12/21-23)		Approved monthly disbursement for February 2021
(05/12/21-24)		Adjournment
(06/09/21-25)		Approved of adoption of the minutes of the 5/12/21 meeting
(06/09/21-26)		Approved monthly disbursements for April 2021
(06/09/21-27)		Approved monthly disbursements for May 2021
(06/09/21-28)		Approved BUDGET TRANSFER #1
(06/09/21-29)		Approval approximately $11,000 to complete necessary repairs for air handler
(06/09/21-30)		Approved to extend Library Fines through 9/30/21
(06/09/21-31)		Adjournment
(07/14/21-32)		Approved of adoption of the minutes of the 6/9/21 meeting
(07/14/21-33)		Approved NYS override Amendment
(07/14/21-34)		Approved Preliminary 2020 budget
(07/14/21-35)		Approved monthly disbursement for June 2021
(07/14/21-36)		Approved Budget Amendment #1
(07/14/21-37)		Approved $6,025.00 for camera's
(07/14/21-38)		Adjournment
(09/14/21-39)		Opened public hearing for 2022 hearing
(09/14/21/40)		Approved of adoption of the minutes of the 7/14/21 meeting
(09/14/21/41)		Approved monthly disbursement for July 2021
(09/14/21/42)		Approved to no exceed $11,000 for Johnson Controls
(09/14/21/43)		Closed Hearing
(09/14/21-44)		Approved the 2022 budget
(10/06/21-45)		Approved of adoption of the minutes with correction of the 9/14/21
(10/06/21-46)		Approved monthly disbursements for September 2021
(10/06/21-47)	 	Approved to certify results of Library District 2022 Public Budget Vote
(10/06/21-48)		Accepted the 2022 RCLS Budget
(10/06/21-49)		Executive Session
(10/06/21-50)		Adjournment
(11/10/21-51)		Approval of adoption of the minutes of the 10/6/21
(11/10/21-52)		Approved monthly disbursement for August 2021
(11/10/21-53)		Approved monthly disbursement for October 2021
(11/10/21-54)		Approved BUDGET TRANSFER #2
(11/10/21-55)		Approved BUDGET TRANSFER #3
(11/10/21-56)		Approved BUDGET TRANSFER #4
(11/10/21-57)		Approved Board Meeting Dates for 2022
(11/10/21-58)		Executive Session
(11/10/21-59)		Adjournment