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MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
March 2, 1985
Meeting called to order by Chairman Salacchi at 9
The secretary's and treasurer's reports were both accepted as
read.
Regarding the Capital Budget and Chair Elevator: Mrs. Amsden
reported that the process is delayed. Two companies responded.
Only one was eligible to bid. Bidding will be done on March 20,
1985.
Mrs. Amsden reported that ABLE is going better than hoped. The
Grant was read. Bar codes for the books should be arriving
within a month.
Motion made by Mrs. Horton that the item regarding new library
space, and warrant article, be taken out of order, until Fire
Chief Sli.ney arrives. Seconded by Mrs. Seifert. VOTED.
Annual Budget meeting with the Selectmen went very well.
Trustees Gift Campaign is nearly set to publish a letter - within
a week.
Video Tape Circulation: Mrs. Amsden has spoken to the librarian
in Wrentham who has already done this and has two suggestions:
1. No reserves, except one video cassette, entitled
"Strong Child, Safe Child."
2. 24-hour circulation during the week and also the
entire weekend. There will be a $2 late charge.
A contract sheet will be kept in the library.
The staff felt these were quite reasonable.
Presently sixteen tapes on order.
Computer training schedule will be held as part of the regularly
scheduled Trustees monthly meeting in April.
Mr. Sals;Y3 reported that there will be hearing on the Arlington
Public Library bill on March 6, 1985.
`Under other Old Business, Mrs. Amsden reported that the fines
are decreasing.
Regarding new library space: Mr. Salachi reported that Tom
Ploag recommends $20,000 for a library architect. Fire Chief
Sliney arrived at 10:30 a.m. He explained that the Selectmen
ruled out the Hutchinson property as a future Fire Station site.
They are presently considering the possibility of a station
neer the highway garage area - reason to help East Mansfield.
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Before all these plans are presented at town meeting, it was de-
oided to have a joint meeting on April 5, 1985 at 9:00 a.m- of
the Trustees, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Selectmen and somebody
to represent Town Hall.
For National Library Week, Mrs. Amsden reports that Janet Camp-
bell has a program scheduled, and that April will be Fine Free
month.
Librarients report - There will be a Friends of the Library
meeting on March 22, 1985 dealing with gardening. There will be
a book sale in May. Youth room entrance door is finally completed.
The puppet show was very well attended and appreciated.
Under other New Business, Mr. Salaohi suggests coming up with
marketing ideas for the town meeting. e. g. How to publicize?
Maybe Jaycee women?
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeremiah F. Long
Secretary
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