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TRUSTEES OF THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8. 1990 MEETING
ATTENDANCE: Colin Cauldwell. Alex Salachl. Jeff Ptaschnik.
Linda Lipson, Nancy Breef-Pllz, Dinah Amsden
The September meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield
Public Library was held in the Trustees' Room of the library
on September 8, at 9:00 AM. Chairperson, Alex Salachl,
welcomed the new board member, Linda Lipson. The minutes
were distributed and read. Jeff 'made a motionto'accept `the
minutes as read. It was seconded by Alex.
The financial' report was distributed and Alex
highlighted the various accounts.` The report was approved
and accepted.
Former Reference Librarian, Sylvia Campbell, had
compiled a list of books to be purchased in Marie Willis'
honor. Colin made a motion that Dinah be authorized to `
spend $500. from the Trustees' account for these purchases.'
It was seconded by Nancy.' The vote was unanimous.
Another signature Is needed on the accounts to ''replace
Marie Willis' signature. Jeff was suggested as the next"
treasurer; however, he felt it might be a conflict of
Interest with his career, and declined.`
Colin reported on the activities of the Building
Committee. ,A simple landscaping design had been .made to -
repair the existing 'landscape that has died. Bids are being
gathered from five landscapers for It.
There has been progress made on the rear exit, The Job
of moving the-air-conditl,_oner and building the walk will go
out for bids.
Problems with the roof have not been resolved. This
Issue has not been a priority to the Building Committee.
The Council on Aging has been approved `for 'a trust fund
account; therefore, the monies from the fundralsing effort
can now be separated. Alex met with Jim Wheeler In July to
review their records, and they coincide.
Problems with the plaques that were to be made to honor
the donors still remain.
The Personnel Committee met In July to complete the
manual. Copies were distributed to board members to review''
and amend if need be.
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The Library Planning Process will begin In October with
an attempt to count the number of patrons who use__the
library on a given day. The staff will conduct the count.
Staff members have also been asked to consider changes In
the library building to increase the visibility of materials
and services.
The issue of library bookmarkers and cardholders which
advertise local businesses was discussed. Alternatives were
suggested; however, the board was split and the Issue was
tabled.
Alex read a letter concerning the Meeting Room Policy
from the Quilting Guild. Since the policy is due for
review, the board voted to keep the present policy which
limits reservations to three months In advance of the event.
Alex will inform the Guild ofthedecision.
Alex distributed folders about the Massachusetts
Library Trustees Association to all board members and
discussed the importance of the organization. Colin made a
motion that MLTA membership be paid from the Trustees'
treasury. This was seconded by Linda and the vote was
unanimous to accept this.
Colin also made a motion that the Board of Trustees
send Director, Dinah Amsden as a delegate to the Annual
Meeting of the Eastern Region. It was seconded by Nancy.
After a general discussion, the vote was unanimous.
Dinah reported on the vandalism which took place In the
library over the Labor Day weekend. A memo was received
from the Town Manager permitting the use of funds to repair
the damages.
The Trustees' meeting was adJourned at 11s52 AM. The
next meeting will be held Saturday, October 13, 1990 at 9
AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Breef-Pilz
Recording Secretary
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