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Minutes of the Board of Library Trustees Meet! a� RECEIVED
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November 1, 2023'
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Attendance: Jean Mallon (Chair), Leonard Epstein, Charlie Cullinan, Nancy Beet,
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and Director, Catherine Coyne. Absent: Debbie Gordy. The meeting was called to order
at 5:34 PM by the chairperson.
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Secretary's Report: The Minutes of the October 11, 2023 meeting were reviewed.
Motion was made by Jean to approve the Minutes; seconded by Leonard. (Charlie
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abstained).; Motion was unanimous.
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Treasurer's Report: There is no Treasurer's Report since the meeting is early in the
month, before the statements are available. The November report will be emailed to the
board next week and approved at the next meeting.
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Librarians' Reports: Welcome to Mansfield was held on Wednesday, October 25 and
well attended. There were 10 library cards issued to new patrons that evening and 4
tours given to new families. Consideration is being given to adjusting the time to 5 to
7PM.
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Old Business '
Budget FY25 (vote): Catherine presented the budget which will be submitted to the
town. It is an increase of 2.25% over last year's budget. % Motion was made by Jean to
approve the preliminary budget for FY25; seconded by Charlie. Motion was unanimous.
Library Cards for Teens ages 13.15:i Motion was made by Nancy to update the
Library Card procedure to allow Mansfield School IDs (Aspen Portal) instead of a parent i
signature for 13-15 year old teens; seconded by Jean. Motion was unanimous.
This coincides with the SAILS online cards available at age 13. A notice will also be
sent (by mail) to the parents to acknowledge the teen's new library privileges.
New Business
FY 25 Action Plan: A new action plan is needed and submitted to the Board of Library
Commissioners to keep our Five Year Plan updated and to qualify for Library Grants
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from the State. Catherine will meet with Whitney and Darcy to formulate these based
on the goals.
Any Items Not Anticipated: Motion was made by Nancy to grant permission to the
Mansfield Historical Society to clean the Aztec Stones that are located in front of
Memorial Hall (the former library): seconded by Jean. Motion was unanimous.
Nancy informed the Board that she will not reapply as Library Trustee ending her term
on December 31 of this year. Jean has reapplied for another 3 year term.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Charlie to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 PM;
seconded by Leonard. Motion unanimous.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nancy Breef-Pilz, Treasurer
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the December 13,:2023
meeting of the Mansfield Board of Library Trustees.
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