HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 10/03/1998MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 1,,3
BOARD OF TRUSTEES M 56fik" ' ,L
OCTOBER 3, 1998. '� s
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pili, Chris Cormier Hayes; Vivian Sweet;
Leslie Pasch; Joe Flynn
Nancy convened the meeting at 8:15 a.m, in the Certuse Room of
the Mansfield Public Library.
Secretary's Report: The secretary's report was read and approved.
Correspondence: Correspondence was reviewed; the Town is still
trying to depose PC Logistics. October 9 was to be the next date.
Librarian's Report: Leslie reported she gave a presentation of the
library's services to the Town Dept. heads, and Mary visited the
Watertown young adult department and discussed their services. .
Leslie reported on the memorial service for Jack Folan on Sept. 23.
Also, Leslie reported on a meeting held with the QMS principal
discussing author visits, writing workshops and class visits. Joe
asked if the late bus could make an extra stop at the library to
encourage more students to come to the library after school. Next, a
report on a grant from the Mass Foundation for the Humanities for a
lecture/reading series beginning in February, 1999 and that the
friends have purchased $1,500.00 worth of cd-roms, videos and
reference books for the Children's room. Leslie reported that the
circulation was down again in September from last year. Lastly,
Leslie reported that two new substitutes have started to replace
Jeanette (Joan Keohane & Sandy Young).
Treasurer's Report: Chris reported that the transfer of funds was
completed since the last meeting. The new balance in the checking
account is now $3,557.95. $63,358.00 was transferred into the new
Prudential account and $16,642.50 was also transferred, from the
Scudder account. There was a question of our own federal ID
number. Leslie was to check with the Town to see if we should be
using the Town's 04 number.
Pay Equity: It was agreed that the salaries of Colleen, Beth and
David would be adjusted immediately to overcome inequities of pay
raises relative to the July 1St policy. Joan Medeiros'situation would
be reviewed during the month and discussed again at the November
meeting. In order to avoid future inequities, the Board would discuss
the possibility to adjust the present policy to the anniversary date of
hire. The possibility of retro -active adjustment was brought up, to
bridge the salary gaps of the past between the anniversary dates and
the July 1 raise date, as stated in the present policy.
Rental Collection: Leslie said she felt the rental collection idea is
cooling off, but felt the lease program should be "bumped up" for the
Landmark books on cassette. Decision was tabled until November.
Signs: Bill Cross is no longer in the sign business- this issue was
tabled as well.
Original Library Collection: It was agreed that a third opinion was
neededbefore' a decision could be reached concerning the disposition
of the collection. A question was also raised about the ownership of
the collection: does the Town actually own the books?
Budget 2000: The draft of next year's budget was reviewed and
discussed- more in November.
Shelving: The plan for the additional shelving for the Children's
section was reviewed-. the Board approved the plan contingent on the
labor and freight costs being in line.
Holiday Schedule: It was approved to close at 1:00 p.m. on both
Christmas and New Years eve- it was also decided to close on Dec.
26 and Dec. 27.
Janet's Computer: Bids to up -grade Janet's computer were
reviewed, and approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05. Next meeting will be on
November 7, 1998, at 8:00am.
Respectfully submitted by:
Acting Secretary
Mansfield Library Trustee