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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - DECEMBER 2,200 u
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Attendance: Nancy Breef -Pilz; Chris Cormier Hayes; Leonard Epstein, P6sw�tt�t Xs
John Walgteen. The Director, Janet Campbell, was also present. Joe Flynn convened the meeting
at 8:30 a.m. in the Certuse Room of the Mansfield Public Library.
Secretary's report. The minutes of the November 4, 2006 meeting, taken by John
Walgreen, were reviewed and approved.
Treasurer's report. The Treasurer's Report was not yet available.
Librarian's report. The Librarians' Reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
New shelving has been ordered for the center isle; delivery is expected in mid January. Minor
problems persist with the HVAC system; adjustments are continuing.
OLD BUSINESS
Quiet study area. Janet reported continuing popularity and heavy usage of the redesigned
quiet study area.
Holiday hours. The board reviewed the planned holiday schedule.
Museum passes. The board approved purchase of a single Saturday or Sunday pass to
Mystic Aquarium. Janet will investigate the availability and cost of passes to the new Institute of
Contemporary Art.
NEW BUSINESS
Staff eifts. After considering various options, the board approved purchase of a large
holiday basket to be shared by the staff. Chris' offer to shop for the gift was accepted and the
board authorized $200 of trustee funds.
Application for grants - childrens' nutritional issues. Joe Flynn remains concerned about
nutritional issues affecting children and reported to the board the results of his preliminary efforts
to identify one or more grants to fund educational programs. He will continue his research and
advise the board of results.
Next meeting. January 6, 2007.