HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 10/16/2024Minutes of Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 16, 2024 RECEIVED
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Attendance: Jean Mallon (Chair), Debbie Gordy, Kate Pope, Cha�C�µ�,ip� agdatrine
Coyne, Library Director. The meeting was called to order by Chair d J I n la 5:44.
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Secretary's Report: The Minutes of the September meeting were r�UfgR&A-0$ji EejnTS1e the
motion to accept the September minutes; seconded by Kate and approved unanimously.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer's report through the end of September was reviewed. Jean
made the motion to approve, Kate seconded and it was unanimously approved.
Librarians' Reports: The librarians reports were reviewed. Discussion regarding visit from
MBLC was held. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the layout of the library and other ways
to improve library efficiency. Per the consultant, we are weeding out the collection to make more
room. The consultant made many suggestions for improvement which Catherine and her staff
will address as able. They will develop a plan to to address the needs and identify potential
costs.
Correspondence: None
Old Business :
The increase to the stipend for the Assistant Library Director was approved and
Is effective 9/20/24.
Motion made by Charlie to approve the budget request for fiscal year 2026, Seconded by
Jean and passed unanimously. Motion made by Kate to include a 2.5% COLA in this
budget, seconded by Debbie and approved unanimously.
The next trustee meeting will be held on November 13, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Debbie to adjourn meeting at 7:17 pm, seconded by
Kate, and motion to adjourn was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Gordy, Library Trustee
The foregoing minutes were approved at the 11/18/2024
meeting of the Mansfield Board of Library Trustees.