HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 11/02/1991TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC L.IBRARI
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 2i 1991 MEETING
ATTENDANCE: Colin Cauldwell, Linda Lipson, Jeff Ptaschnik:,
Nancy Breef-Pili, Dinah Smith
The November meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield
Public Library was held in the Trustees' Room of the library
on November 2. Colin Cauldwel1 called the: meeting to order
and waived the reacting of the secretary's report., since
Vivian was not present.
Linda distributed the treasurer's report.. The town
auditor had reviewed the books, and everything checked out.
The issue of banding the treasurer continues to be
discussed. Colin had talked to trustees from other towns.
Perhaps the use of two signatures on the checks will avoid
the need for bonding. Linda will contact former trustee
treasurer, Marie Willis.
Colin was invited'to the Selectmen's Meeting to outline
the Library's goals and objectives for the year. Colin
reviewed the Planning Process and reported on ideas
discussed.
Dinah highlighted the Librarian's Report.: 1) Three
letters of intent for grants have been sent. w) A new
boot: -drop box is in place along side the old one. The new
box will be locked during library hours. 3) The ABLE:
Quarterly Report. shows Mansfield Library as a net lender,
sending out 1,116 books to fill reserves and borrowing 66ir
books from network: libraries.
Jeff inquired about the policy of non-residents in
story hours. Mansfield does not accept non-residents since
programs are filled by residents.
Jeff was also concerned about not. seeing Mansfield in
the Sun Chronicle's "Library News". Dinah assured him that
news is sent to them.
The Building Committee did not meet. So far no action
has been taken to soundproof the Meeting Room.
Dinah reported on the progress of the Library Planning
Process. Patron surveys have been tabulated. The areas of
interest: include extended hours, youth programs, the library
as an information center, and online data bases. These will
be compared to the Trustee's Goals and Objectives. All
planning information will be compiled by the January
Trustees' Meeting.
The town supervisor's union contract has been settled.
All trustees should read the contract and initial it. The
other two library unions have not started negotiations.
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Colin was invited to an executive session of the
Selectmen's meeting to discuss the Director's situation.
The Trustee's were not pleased with the outcome. Colin will
write a letter to the selectmen stating the discontent.
The FY93 Budget was discussed and reviewed carefully.
Changes were made in some areas before being sent to the
Town Manager.
CSF holiday window painting was discussed. Linda made
a motion to use $30.00 from the Trustees' General Fund to
donate to CSF for the decorations. Nancy seconded the
motion. The board voted favorably with a vote of 3 to 1.
FayFank: in Mansfield, which is undergoing renovations
has offered a mural to the Library. The Trustees viewed the
painting during the meeting and agreed to allow the DPW to
hang the mural in the hall.
Another piece of art is being offered to the Library by
Arts Lottery Grant recipient, Mark: Grev. A mural of fish
will hang on the wall over the periodicals. The Trustees
approved.
Linda made a motion to allow Dinah to act as the
Mansfield Library's representative at the Eastern
Massachusetts Regional Library Service's annual meeting.
..Jeff seconded it, and the vote was unanimous.
The new computer is now in Dinah's office and the other
will be available to the public in the media room. The
Women of Today are interested in purchasing a computer for
the public to use; however, no definite plans have been
made.
Two Adult programs are being planned: 1) Sculley
Square (Sat. February S, 1992)1 2) Pruning Shrubs (April
1992) .
Trustees were invited to the Library Staff's Christmas
party on Friday, December 6'. Please sign-up at the
circulation desk:.
The Trustees' meeting was adjourned until Saturday,
December 7, 1991 at 8 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Dreef-Pili