HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 10/04/1997TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1997 MEETING ;
ATTENDANCE: Nancy Breef-Pitz, Chris Cormier Hayes, Vivian Sweet, Leslie Pasch
ABSENT: Leonard Epstein, Linda Lipson
The October meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library was held on
Saturday, October 4, 1997 in the Certuse Room of the library. Nancy called the meeting
to order at 18:15 AM
Secretary's Report Chris read the secretary's reportwhich was, approved with no
corrections.
Librarian's Report. Leslie presented the librarian's report. The fire alarm system
has been tested and necessary repairs have been made. Our new region, Southeastern
Massachusetts Library System, Inc. (SEMLS) have been formed, It covers the territory of
the ABLE, SEAL, CLAMS and OCLN networks and is one (the largest) of four
multi -type regions formed from the Eastern Region. The Steelworker's Union contract
has been settled.
OLD BUSINESS
Revised Goals and Objectives for 1998. Leslie presented her revised Goals and
Objectives for 1998 with changes as discussed during the last Trustee meeting. Vivian
made the motion, Chris seconded (vote was unanimous) to accept Leslie's Goals and
Objectives as presented.
for Circulation Policies. The Board decided to wait for a full Board to
determine the committee for circulation -policies.
Roof Update. The town received one bid on the roof. The roof will be completed
by Grove Building for $68,000.00. This project will begin during the third week of
October and should be completed within three weeks.
Cabling for ABL.E/LAN/Internet. Leslie researched the cabling in the building and
the following are her results: The ABLE cabling, which runs separately and has no
connection to other cabling in the building, is ten years old and obsolete (it's Level 3 voice
cabling). The approximate price for new ABLE cabling will be $2000.00. After some
discussion, Chris made the motion, Vivian seconded (vote was unanimous) for Leslie to
put out bids for the replacement of 9 sets of cables, and the addition of two drops.
The current LAN cabling was installed in 1994. At that this time there is a need
for additional drops. After discussion, Vivian made the motion, seconded by Chris (vote
was unanimous) that Leslie will have four drops laid: one in the AV room, two in the
children's room and one outside the AV room.
Leslie presented a list of ideas for expanding the Internet within the library. She
wants to research these ideas further and will report at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Gifts. Leslie presented the three gifts that were presented to the library in the
month of September.
Draft Budget 1999/Salary Schedule. Leslie presented the draft budget and salary
schedule for 1999. The Board encouraged her to increase expense money in the
categories of Heat (5215); Maintenance Equipment (5242); Books (5511); and
Professional Development (5731). A new salary schedule was also adopted. The lowest
step was increased by 3% with a 3% increase between steps for all non-union employees.
She will present the revised draft budget at the next Board meeting.
Program Approval. The program "Therapeutic Massage for you Health and
Well -Being" to be held on Thursday, October 23 at 7: 00 P.M. was approved (Vivian made
the motion, Chris seconded (vote was unanimous).
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 A.M.
Next meeting will be Saturday, November lst at, 8;00 A.M. Joint COA/Trustee
meeting will be Tuesday, October 14th at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Cormier Hayes
Recording Secretary