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MINUTES OF THE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1996 MEETING
ATTENDANCE: Nancy Breef-Pilz, Leonard Epstein, Chris Cormier Hayes, Linda Lipson,
Vivian Sweet, Leslie Pasch
The December meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library was held in the
Certuse room of the library on Saturday, December 7, 1996. Nancy called the meeting to order at
8:35 A.M.
Chris read the secretary's report which was approved with no corrections.
Linda presented the treasurer's report. The ending balance was $15,053.70.
Leslie highlighted the librarian's report. Ebsco, the on-line magazine index, is currently
operational. It is located on a p.c. instead of a dumb terminal and use is limited to 20 minutes. It
appears at this time to be used extensively.
OLD BUSINESS
( Roof issue. The Board recognized Leslie for her dedication and determination in dealing
with the roof problems over the past several months.The skylight has been removed by David
Fusco and there have been no problems. Bill Williams will be attending the joint:COA/Library
Trustee meeting on December 10 to discuss the roof issues.
Library programs. The Board approved two November programs: The "Bugmalf
program on November 16 and Susan Conant, the mystery author, on November 15,
Budget update. Leslie presented two budgets to Bill Williams: one including the step
increases for staff only; and one with the money needed for the additional Sunday hours.
NEW BUSINESS
Printing charges. After some discussion, Linda made the motion (Vivian seconded) to
charge .05 per sheet for information printed ftom Ebsco.
Internet policies. Leslie presented the Board with a draft of the Rules and Policies for the
use of the Internet, along with a draft for a permission slip for youths. After some revision, an
initial policy was approved, pending further discussion at next month's meeting.
Staff holiday presents. It was decided (Linda made the motion, seconded by Vivian) to
give the staff chocolate boxes with candy for a holiday present. Nancy will purchase them.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M.
The next meeting will be Saturday, January, 4, 1997 at 8:00 A.M. The joint meeting with
the COA and Bill Williams will be Tuesday, December 10 at 7:45 P.M.
Ressppectfullyyjj submitted,
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Chris Cormier Hayes
Secretary