HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 10/12/2022MANSFIELD PUBLic LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting October 12, 2022
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pilz, Jean Mallon, Kimberly Usselman, Leonard Epstein and
Director Catherine Coyne.
Secretary's report. The report for September was reviewed and unanimously approved.
Treasurer's report. The report for September was reviewed and unanimously approved,
Correspondence. None.
Librarians reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
Welcome to Mansfield. Welcome to Mansfield was very successful. Catherine noted that
many library visitors flowed into the COA, also lauding the COA's efforts to make itself dementia
friendly. She also reported a new volunteer for home deliveries. Catherine and Whitney will be
having their first meeting (virtual) with the library's consultant tomorrow.
OLD BUSINESS
Budget. Catherine reported on the status of budget preparation. She is recommending that
all part time positions be eighteen hours. Pages will be paid $15/hour as of January 1 pursuant to
the new state law. She noted that, even in the current employment status, the library has remained
successful in recruiting. She will be including a 4% cost of living increase in her budget submission
and then bring the issue back to the board. Jean noted the need to coordinate with Jocelyn (HR) to
be sure that pages are paid appropriately viz -a -viz professional positions. Catherine hasn't yet been
officially asked for a budget.
NEW BUSINESS
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Strategic planning process. Catherine updated the board on her work
strategic plan, including a two hour zoom meeting with Barbara Alevras. Jean
group with the Friends of the Library but the potential value is unclear. There
in the Friends and they are not involved with the library's day to day operation;
sought in another zoom meeting on Monday, November 14.
Selectboard meeting. Jean has prepared notes for the upcoming meetiiig'with tte
selectboard and will be reviewing the last master plan with ended in 2020. -
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Catherine, medical leave. Catherine's upcoming knee surgery was discussed. Jean moved
to pay Whitney a stipend of an additional $8/hour while she functions as Acting Director during
Catherine's convalescence. The motion was seconded by Nancy and unanimously approved.
Neat meeting. November 9, 2022, 5:30 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Leonard Epstein
Leonard Epstein, Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the DC %. I`,, see:r meeting of the Mansfield
Board of Library Trustees.
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