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TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER N£ t9A7 ETING'
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ATTENDANCE: Nancy Breef-Pilz, Leonard Epstein, has Cdiinter; 5 ayes, Linda
Lipson, Vivian Sweet, Leslie Pasch i
The November meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library was held
on Saturday, November 1, 1997 in the Certuse Room of the library. Nancy called the
meeting to order at 8:15 A.M.
Secretary's Report. Chris read the Secretary's report which was approved with
one correction.
Treasurer's Report. Linda presented the Treasurer's report. The current balance is
$12,989.10. The current balance in the Sweet account is $3,059.05; and the current
balance in the Trustee account is $55,168.99.
Librarian's Report. Leslie presented the Librarian's report. Forty-seven "losf'
books were returned during the fine -free period. Of these, 32 were returned as a result of
flyers that had been sent to patrons. The library has been open for four Sundays. Sunday
circulation was presented: October 5: 223 checkouts; October 12: 170 checkouts;
October 19: 307 checkouts; October 26: 231 checkouts.
OLD BUSINESS
Budget 1998/99. Leslie presented the revised draft budget. Vivian made the
motion, seconded by Linda (vote was unanimous) that the budget be approved. It is due
November 24th at Town hall.
Committee for Circulation Policies. The subcommittee to review circulation
policies was formed. It will consist of Leslie, Nancy and Chris. They will meet prior to
our next Trustee meeting and will report back on their progress.
Security Cameras. Leslie presented the recommendations and quote from her
meeting with ADT Security Systems concerning a security camera system. She will get
quotes and recommendations from two more companies prior to our next meeting.
Roof Update. The roof project has been completed on the exterior of the building.
The contractors will begin to repair the interior on Monday, November 3rd. Negotiations
are proceeding between the town and Georgia Pacific concerning the defective shingle
claim.
Internet Leslie gave an in-depth presentation of the best option to allow more
than one workstation to access the Internet at the same time via the same phone line,
modem and account without significantly sacrificing speed. This option is Proxy Server
software (or Modem Share). , 'Linda made a motion, Chris seconded (vote was
unanimous) to acquire this software (approximately $250,00).
NEW BUSINESS
Gifts. Leslie presented the gifts presented to the library in October.
Thanksgiving and Chrisbms Closings. The library will be closed on Wednesday,
November 26 at 5:00 P.M. and all day Thursday, November 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving.
The library will close at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and all day
Thursday (Christmas Day). ,It will close at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31 (New
Year's Eve) and all day Thursday (New Year's Day).
Approval of November Programs. The November program of Elizabeth Berg on
Thursday,November 6 was approved. Ms. Berg had requested that her normal fee of
$300.00 be given to the library in the form of books. Linda made the motion, seconded by
Leonard (vote was unanimous) to present $300.00 worth of books to the library in her
honor. Leslie will order those books from Baker and Taylor.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 A.M.
The next meeting will be Saturday, December 6, 1997 at 8:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chris Cormier Hayes
Recording Secretary