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Board of Trustees Webinar Meeting - December 10, 2020
Organizer. Jodie Zinna
Presenter. Jodie Zinna l 9. 5
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pilz, Marianne Mackie, Jen Riordan, Jean Mallon, Leonard..
Epstein and Director Catherine Coyne. Nancy convened the meeting at 4:35 p.m. Nancy read the
preamble statement concerning Gov. Baker's suspension of certain sections of the open meeting
law. The meeting will be available to residents on Mansfield cable. Nancy then called the roll.
Secre's report. The secretary's report for November was reviewed and approved on a
toll call vote.
Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report for November was reviewed and approved on a
roll call vote. Marianne commented on the recent volatility of the investment market and noted that
the library's account has recovered $2,000.
Correspondence. Catherine presented a thank you note from Wachida Parish for book club
discussion questions. Book club kits are still going out according to Catherine and she noted that
Mansfield's mystery book club comes up third on a Google search ofmystery book clubs.
Librarians reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
November traffic increased by 200 over October. The library hasn't yet come close to the 50110
occupancy previously allowed, now reduced to 40%. Patrons are cooperative, wearing masks and
obeying the 30 minute rule and checking in with the lobby ambassadors as required. Catherine has
instructed ambassadors to hold occupancy at 12-14 people to comply with the now reduced 40%
occupancy limit.
Old Business
Staffing. Catherine and Darcy have been interviewing candidates for three open positions.
One of the two page slots has been filled and there are good candidates for the other which will
likely be filled soon.
CARES funding. The board discussed the policy of voting on acquisitions over $5,000 and
Catherine noted that anything over $2,500 requires a purchase order and approval by the Town
Manager.
New Business
ofiday hours. On a roll call vote the board voted to close at 12:00 p.m. December 24 and
to remain closed on Saturday, December 26. On December 31 it will close at 3:00 p.m. Curbside
pickups will be available for normal hours on Saturday, January 2. The board discussed some
libraries' recent decisions to suspend in person patronage and return to solely curbside service
because of the continuing increase of Coronavirns. Catherine has been considering possible steps if
the trend continues including reducing or eliminating computer usage. Jean raised the possibility of
an emergency board meeting should further adjustments be needed, noting in particular her concern
about the availability of time slots for a virtual meeting if required.
Minimum wage increases. Catherine noted that the board may want to start thinking about
salary adjustments in light of coming adjustments to Massachusetts' minimum wage scales: 2021
$13.50; 2022 $14.25; 2023 $15,00.
Annual performance review. Nancy asked Catherine to prepare her yearly report of
accomplishments to prepare for the board's consideration in her annual performance review.
Neat meeting. January 7, 2021, 4:30 p.m. A motion to adjourn was unanimously approved
at 5:16 p.m.
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