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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 10/13/1990TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13, 1990 MEETING ATTENDANCE: Colin Cauldwell, Alex Salachl, Jeff Ptaschnik, Linda Lipson, Nancy Breef-Pilz,_,Dinah Amsden The October meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library was held in the Trustees' Room of the library on October I$. Chairperson, Alex Salachl, called the meeting to order at 9:06 AM. The minutes were read by• Nancy, and approved by Alex. The financial report was not distributed since Alex was still: working out a discrepancy In the figures., A completed report will be left In the trustees' folder during the week. A collection of books have been purchased In Marie <Willis' honor. Colin will contact the newspaper to report on the event with a picture and story,. Colin reported on the activities of the Building Committee. The landscape will be repaired soon by Baker Landscapers from Norton.. Bids were collected for the rear exit ramp,; however, they are now invalid since the Building Inspector has changed some of the speculations for the Job. Alex and Colin had met with the Council on ,Aging Board to discuss the separation of the fundraising money. A meeting will be set up with Ken Parsons to accomplish this. The completed Personnel Manual was discussed. Colin made a motion to adopt the Manual as written and Linda seconded it. The vote was as follows: 4 In favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining. Dinah reported on the progress of the unionization of the town employees. .Since the Library staff wishes to negotiate their salaries with the library trustees, Dinah was asked to specify the differences between the Library staff and other town employees. Jeff made a motion that a letter from the Library Chairperson be sent to.the Town Manager and Selectmen expressing the dissatisfaction with the library administration (director and assistant) being Included In the unionized effort since it would not be In the best Interest of the town or the library. Colin seconded It and the issue rasa discussed. A vote was taken: 4 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining. Jeff expressed a need to see the Trustees' meeting's agenda in advance of the meeting so the trustees will be prepared to discuss the Issues. Alex will try to prepare the agenda a week in advance and leave it In the folder for the other members of the board. The Library Planning Process began in October with a workshop for staff concerning safety. Police and fire officials were invited to speak. Dinah and Janet are working on fire Instructions and maps to be posted in the building. Linda asked about the homeless situation In the library. Staff will be Instructed to stay aware of the situation and call the police if need be. The COA Board has voted and agreed to keep the present Meeting Room Policy which limits reservations to three months in advance of the event. Since a pattern of vandalism has developed during holiday weekends,' Dinah will speak to the Town's electrical Inspector about an alarm system. - A discussion ensued concerning ways to protect the building during the next holiday weekend. Colin made a motion to allow Alex to authorize the protection of the building during the November 11 weekend. Jeff seconded it and the vote was unanimously In favor. The Massachusettes Library Association sent a package of information about the CLT: Question 3 to be on the November 6 ballot. Since the information does not pose both sides of the Issue, the trustees do not feel it should be distributed at the library. The Trustees' meeting was adjourned until Saturday, November 3, 1990 at 8 AM. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Breef-Pllz Recording Secretary A list of goals and objectives for the Fiscal Year 1991 were discussed for the Library. Colin made a motlon to accept this 'list,' and Jeff seconded it. The vote was unanimous. They are: 1) DEVISE AN ADULT PROGRAM PLAN 2) INVESTIGATE FEDERAL AND PRIVATE GRANTS 3) PREPARE LIST OF LIBRARY SERVICES FOR SEPT. (INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF LIBRARY) 4) PROGRESS TOWARDS PLANNING PROCESS 5) REVISE REFERENCE COLLECTION The Trustees' meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM. The next meeting will be held Saturday, SEPTEMBER 8, 1990 at 9 AM CD ' .�. 1 c Ln _.. M CIO < 7, A list of goals and objectives for the Fiscal Year 1991 were discussed for the Library. Colin made a motlon to accept this 'list,' and Jeff seconded it. The vote was unanimous. They are: 1) DEVISE AN ADULT PROGRAM PLAN 2) INVESTIGATE FEDERAL AND PRIVATE GRANTS 3) PREPARE LIST OF LIBRARY SERVICES FOR SEPT. (INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF LIBRARY) 4) PROGRESS TOWARDS PLANNING PROCESS 5) REVISE REFERENCE COLLECTION The Trustees' meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM. The next meeting will be held Saturday, SEPTEMBER 8, 1990 at 9 AM