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SECRETARY'S RE -PART
JANUARY 8, 200,0,
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pitz, Chris Cormier Hayes, Leslie Patch
and Joe Flynn
Secretary's Report: There was no Secretary's Report due to Leonard's
illness.
Treasurer's Report: Chris reported that we had a very favorable report from
Merrill Lynch this month. Our account realized a $641.65 interest credit, after
two months of poor showings. There was a discussion about transferring our
checking account from Mansfield Cooperative Bank, whose interest rate on our
checking account is .9%, to Merrill Lynch, who is paying a 5 318% interest rate.
A motion for transferring the account was made by Joe and seconded by Chris,
and the motion was passed, unanimously.
Correspondence: The Trustees received letters from the Board of Selectmen
stating that Nancy Breef-Pitz had been re -appointed to the Board of Library
Trustees, and that John Walgreen had been appointed to the Board, replacing
Vivian Sweet, who had resigned in November due to her moving to Cape Cod.
Librarian's Report: Leslie started by reporting on the successful disbursement
of the Library's original collection. The report included the acceptance of the
White House Historical Society of the Restoring of the White House, the
Annapolis valley Regional Library of the History of the County of Annapolis,
the Samuel F. B. Morse Historic Site of the Story of the Atlantic Telegraph -
Life of Samuel F. B. Morse, the Borderland State Park of the General Butler in
New Orleans, the Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee of the Tentina of
the Plains: Boots and Saddle- following the Guidon, the Rutherford B. Hayes
Presidential Center of The Life, Public Service & Speeches of Rutherford B.
Haves, and all the remaining books accepted by the Boston Public Library.
There has not been a final decision for a new home for the Warren Commission
books- Chris suggested that Stonehill College be contacted, and if not successful
there, the Kennedy Library should be contacted.
Library Trustees Meeting
January 8, 2000
Leslie also reported no Y2K problems, and that we will be able to call on Mike
Thompson, the Town of Mansfield's new technology person, for advice
concerning our computer system and operating systems.
Leslie also reported that circulation was up.24%, at 116,589.
Janet Campbell's report included various events in December, including
Holiday Stories by Ben Tousley, Bedtime Stories on December 18, with 25
attending, Story Time registration attracted 160, with 20 more on the waiting
list. The Outreach Storyteller project is on going, with 6 volunteers available to
read, and two Day Care centers have expressed interest in hosting our readers,
Mid Year Report: A short discussion was held pertaining to Leslie's mid -year
report. Highlights included the expansion ,of the Young Adult section in the
library, and a report on programs that have been well attended and received,
including Margo Lemieux' Creative Writing Program, and a caricature/
cartooning program. A discussion was held concerning the staffing of the
Children's Area, and the probable leaving of some of the part-time staff
members. It was agreed that this situation must be addressed. Other programs
were reported on, and the Personnel Policy having been reviewed and _
revamped was also discussed.
Personnel Policy: An oversight was reported concerning the Personnel Policy
that was reviewed by Joe and Leonard. The Town non-union policy allows for
a "buy back" of accumulated sick time, upon retirement or death. Joe made a
motion to include this benefit to the policy, and was approved unanimously.
Leslie also reported that neither Barb nor Fran are interested in a salaried
position, at this time,
MEG Wishlist: The library presently has $37,000 of MEG funds left. Mary has
requested that some State of Massachusetts books be re -bound, Microsoft office
2000 is available in early February ($245.00), bindery estimate for
commemorative booklets on Mansfield History ($65.00). All approved.
Election of Officers for 2000: This discussion was postponed until the February
meeting,
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January Programs: Magical Moments, by Ed Popielarczyk, will take place on
January 15, 2000, at 10:30 AM, for a fee of $250.00.
Gifts: The Emblem Club has donated $25.00 for books on cassette, in memory
of members who have passed away, the Garden Club of Mansfield donated a
Christmas plant, and Ralph Penney and Tony Caponigro donated a framed
topographical map of the Mansfield area. All have been sent a thank -you
letter.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20.
The next meeting of the Library Trustees is Saturday, February 5, 2000.
Respectively submitted,
Joe Flynn
Library Board of Trustees