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TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 1990 MEETING.,I JAN -7 PI41 2: 28
ATTENDANCE: Colin Cauldwell, Alex Saladti, 11fiJhnik,
Linda Lipson, Nancy Breef-Pitz, Dinah Amd
The November meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield
Public Library was held In the Trustees' Room of the library
on November 3. Chairperson, Alex Salachi, called the
meeting to order at 8:15 AM. The minutes were distributed
and read, and approved by Alex. Jeff asked that names of
board members be added to the minutes indicating how members
voted. The board agreed to adopt this.
The financial report was distributed and reviewed by
Alex.
Flowers will be sent to two staff members who are 111:
Roberta Preve and Verna Cavan.
The landscaping has been completed and will be
maintained by the landscaping contractor for two weeks. A
maintenance schedule will drawn up and submitted to the
Building Committee.
Alex will meet with Ken Parsons and Jim Wheeler to
divide the funds from the fundralser. The Library Trustees
have given Alex the authority to deal with the division of
funds unless he feels the amount is questionable. Alex wil
make a report of these funds and put it in the trustees'
folder for examination.
Colin made a motion to table Item #8 (FY92 Budget) on
the agenda until after the break. It was seconded by Jeff,
and the vote was unanimous.
On Halloween night, the library was again vandalized.
Precautions must be taken for the Veterans Day Weekend.
Since the auxiliary police charge $21,.00 per hour, Dinah
will also check Into Pinkerton Guards or other security
companies. Alex will ask the COA to help pay .for this
service. Colin made a motion to authorize Dinah to use
money from the Building Fund to'hire a guard for two nights
(Saturday & Sunday) during the November 11 holiday weekend.
It was seconded by Linda and the vote was unanimous.
DInah suggested that the Board ask the Selectmen for a
transfer from the Reserve Fund for a security system since
the building needs to be protected before the new fiscal
year.
The Budget for FY92 must be submitted by November 16.
Dinah distributed copies of her suggested budget. The board
reviewed and discussed the figures. Colin made a motion to
endorse the proposed budget including changes to the book
budget and a 6.5% increase for salaries. It was seconded by
Linda and the vote was unanimous.
Dinah presented the Information she has gathered
towards completion of her goals and objectives for this
year.
A discussion was held concerning the holiday schedule
for this year. Christmas and New Year's Day are on Tuesdays
and the Library will be closed. Colin made a motion to
remain closed all day on Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24)
and to close the library at 5 PM on New Year's Eve (Monday,
December 31). It was seconded by Nancy and the vote was
unanimous.
Jeff commented on a memo by Dinah concerning a change
in her schedule during a week of special appointments. He
suggested that although her schedule may remain flexible,
the time should be balanced during the hours inwhich the
library is open.
Alex announced that he will not reapply for the Library
Board when his term expires in December. He suggested that
the selectmen be informed and announce the vacant position
during their next meeting.
The Trustees' meeting was adjourned at 11:58 AM until
Saturday, December 1, 1990 at 8 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Breef-Pllz
Recording Secretary