HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 09/06/1997TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1997 MEETIN&I OCT - 7 % i 9: ,c, 6
ATTENDANCE: Nancy Breef:Pilz, Leonard Epstein, Chris Cormier Hayes, Tanda'F 4 i
Lipson, Vivian Sweet, Leslie Pasch
The September meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library was held
on Saturday, September 6, 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 no
corrections.
Treasurer's Report . Linda presented the treasurer's report. Our current balance is
$13,058.17. Linda will research current interest rates for our CD (which comes due in 90
days).
Librarian's Report. Leslie presented the librarian's report for June, July and
August. The library saw a very busy summer. 34 children's summer reading programs
were presented with an overall attendance of 1,747.
OLD BUSINESS
Goals and Objectives for 1998. Leslie presented her Goals and Objectives for
1998. After some discussion, it was decided that she add a Mission Statement, revise with
suggested changes, and resubmit in October.
Possible I Jsesfor State id Funds. Leslie presented a list of items/services needed
for which the use of State Aid Funds would be appropriate. It was suggested that Leslie
re -look into the surveillance system issue, and check the cost of the ABLE cabling, LAN
cabling and the refinishing of the conference table. Chris made a motion, seconded by
Vivian, (vote was unanimous) to approve the expenditures listed below for the State Aid
Funds:
o Sunday openings $6000
o Internet station 2300
o CD ROM station 2300
o SIRS 2000
o Compact disc case 1000
o New scanner 600
o Entrance sign 250
o Garbage can 150
0 Utility cart 100
NEW BUSINESS
Sunday schedule/ �bpL licity. Leslie presented the schedule and noted the publicity
efforts put forth for the Sunday openings. Beginning October 5, 1997, the library will be
open on Sundays (with the exception of Easter) through April 1998.
Charter Commission Meeting. Leslie informed the Board that she would be out of
town for the Charter Commission Meeting with the Trustees on September 8th. She
presented a letter that she had forwarded to the Charter Review Commission stating her
opinions on the current Charter as it pertains to the library. (see attached). In sum, she
feels (and the Trustees concur) that the present Charter provides Mansfield with the most
effective hierarchy for operating its public library and needs no major changes. All
Trustees will attend the upcoming meeting with the Charter Commission.
Town Audit. Linda reported that the town audit was completed including auditing
of the Trustee accounts.
Fine free period. Leslie suggested that the last week of September through the
first week of October be a fine free period. A canned good donation for the food pantry is
suggested for those patrons bringing back overdue books. Leonard made a motion, .
seconded by Vivian to approve suggestion. (Vote was unanimous).
Approval of Upcoming Programs. The following program was approved: Michael
Tougias will present a program New England Wild Places on September 29, 1997 at 7:30
P.M.
Cri$a. Leslie presented the gifts given in June, July and August
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
The next meeting will be Saturday, October 4, 1997 at 8:00 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chris Cormier Hayes
Recording Secretary