HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 12/07/1985T'JANSFIE,LD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting
December 7, 1985
Meeting called to order by Chairman Salachi at 9°11 a.m with
all members present except Mrs Willis.
The Secretary's report was accepted as read.
The treasurer's report was approved.
Re: ABLE, INC.: Mrs. Amsden reported that it is moving along
very well. 8 RFP's were received from vendors by November 29,
1985. All were evaluated and then narrowed down to 5. All
monies must be spent by October 1, 1986.
Handicapped ramp and Access Ad has been placed in the Mansfied
News. It has also gone to the central register. Bids for chair
elevator are due by January 3, 1986 at 11:00 a.m.
Re: New Library Space: Nothing has been received from Mrs. Plil%-
liams. Another copy of the same letter will be sent to her,
Under the FY 87 Budget, a motion by Mrs. Horton, seconded by Mrs.
Seifert,to amend the Director's salary on all 3 budgets to reflect
increased responsibility through ABLE projects, and to correspond
with other department head salary increases proposed for FY 87.
A 6% increase to $23,935. VOTED,
Friends of the Library will have Xsheir annual Christmas program
on December 13, 1985 at 8:00 p.m, at the Methodist Church. The
Community Chorus class of the Adult Education Program will perform.
A membership drive is being conducted.
Capital Budget: Heating system shou'.d be a number 2 priority,
amended from previous list. At present there is a radiator leak.
Suggest insulating all pipes in the youth room. Contact Bay State
Gas Company for energy audit.
Re: Taunton Sub. -region: Mrs. Amsden reported that their contract
has been removed. 10 sub -region members were present. Contract
was given to Bridgewater Public Library for reference and inter.-'
library -loan service.
Motion by Mrs. Horton, seconded by Mrs. Seifert, to pay Jane's f r
the Augat book problem. VOTED.
Re: Finance Committee Meeting: Mr. Salachi reported that nothi.g
has been heard yet,
Annual Report due to Town Manager by mid-January.
It was determined to add new businesses to t:.he. Trustees Gift cam
paign letters,
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Town Meeting Warrant due February 1, 1936 - referendum item -
hopefully for new space.
Mrs. Seifert informed the. Board that she will not be a candidate
for reappointment after serving the Board for several years.
Meeting adjourned at 11:31 a.m.
Next meeting will be January 6, 1986 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeremiah F. Long, Secretary