HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 09/07/1996TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1996 MEETING
ATTENDANCE: Nancy Breef-Pitz, Leonard Epstein, Chris Cormier Hayes, Linda Lipson,
Vivian Sweet, Leslie Pasch
The September meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library was held in the
Certuse room of the library on Saturday, September 7, 1996. Nancy called the meeting to order
at 8:07 A.M.
Chris read the secretary's report from the August meeting which was approved with
corrections.
Linda presented the treasurer's report. Our current balance is $15,884.94.
Leslie highlighted the librarian's report from August. During the month of August, Janet
Campbell celebrated her 20th anniversary with the library. Janet has served as the Children's
Librarian and Assistant Librarian during this time. The trustees acknowledged her hard work,
dedication and true devotion to the library and its children over the past 20 years. It was decided
that the trustees will send her flowers (Chris will order them for delivery on Monday, September
9). Leslie will acknowledge the anniversary by writing something for the newsletter.
OLD BUSINESS
Leslie reported that the Georgia-Pacific Corporation has denied the library's claim of
defective roof shingles. Leslie will forward a copy of the denial to the Mansfield Building
Committee.
Leslie reported that Bill Williams approved the expenditure for the skylight removal in the
Children's room. This will be funded from the Town Insurance Account. Leslie will forward the
proposal to Eileen at Town Hall so that a purchase order may be obtained.
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Leslie presented a fall program, which was approved: Introduction to the Net by Don
Arduino on Thurs., Sept. 26 at 8:00 P.M..
Leslie brought up the issue of having another fine free period (this had been discussed at
the May Trustee meeting). The trustees approved of this for the end of September.
tF Based on the results of the patron survey, Leslie raised the issue of the library being
opened for additional hours. She will prepare a report for the next meeting with the costs of
opening until 9 P.M. Monday through Thursday; opening Saturdays in August; and opening
Sundays.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 A.M.
The next meeting of the Trustees will be Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Cormier Hayes