HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 06/14/1997TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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ATTENDANCE: Nancy Breef-Pitz, Leonard Epstein, Chris Cormier Hayes, Linda Lipson,
Vivian Sweet, Leslie Pasch
The June meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library was held on Saturday,
June 14, 1997 in the Certuse Room of the library. Nancy called the meeting to order at 5:15
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
$14,305.84. Our CD will be rolled over for another 90 days.
Librarian's Report. Leslie highlighted the librarian's report. IAC (Information Access
Company), five information databases, is now available on 2 of our PACs, instead of just on the
internet.
OLD BUSINESS
Raises for Staff in 1998/Budget Update. The final 1998 budget (as approved at town
meeting) was presented by Leslie. It gives staff members (off the top step) a 2% raise.
Possible Uses for State Aid Funds. The Board voted unanimously (motion by Leonard,
seconded by Vivian) to use some of the State Aid money to open on Sundays. Beginning in
October of 1997 the library will be open on Sundays from 1-5 P.M. Sunday openings will remain
effective from October through April (excluding Easter Sunday). The Board held a discussion on
other uses for State Aid, i.e., summer reading and youth programs, museum passes and various
periodicals. Leslie will prepare a list of items and services needed for which the use of State Aid
Funds would be appropriate.
NEW BUSINESS
Leslie's Yearly Evaluation. Leslie's yearly evaluation was presented to her. Nancy
explained the consensus process we used in correlating the data from each trustee's evaluation.
Leslie read the evaluation and signed it.
Report of Trustee Workshop. Nancy presented information from a workshop that she and
4 Leslie attended on May 10th. The workshop was for Board members and Directors and was
hosted by the Eastern Region.
Boiler Issues. Leslie reported that one of the two library boilers has cracked and cannot
be repaired. The manufacturer will replace the 8 -year-old boiler as warrantied (10 years) and it
has been ordered. Postage, handling and installation is estimated to be $950.00. Leslie shared
ideas to minimize overuse damage of the boiler that she had received from an HVAC engineer
who was referred by Bill Morgan.
Summer Warrant Signatures. A motion was made by Vivian, seconded by Linda to give
authority to Nancy to be the sole warrant signer, if needed, during the summer. Vote was
unanimous.
Approval of Summer Programs, ams. The following summer programs were approved by the
Board: June 24th, Stephen Baird, Street Singer; July 14th, Karen Signs It by Karen Glickman;
July 16th, Henry Lappen, Juggler; July 25th, Children's Art Workshop by Rosalie McCarthy; July
28th, Tony Toledo, Storyteller.
4th of July Holiday Closing. A motion was made by Vivian, seconded by Linda to close
the library for the Friday holiday of July 4th. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
The next meeting will be Saturday, September 6, 1997 at 8:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Cormier Hayes
Recording Secretary