HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 02/09/1985MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES MAY 91985
February 9, .1985
Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m. t -LV _VV RV u
Secretary's report was accepted as read. Mr. Salachi wishes to
have the former secretary, Marion Horton, commended for all of
her past assistance. Board agreed.
Treasurer's report was accepted as read.
Mrs. Amsden reported the following:
Re capital budget:
1. Entrance for the Youth Department was completed -
a metal crash bar was installed. The entrance
has been insulated, sheet -rocked and painted.
2. Electrical work has been completed. The building
now runs on circuit breakers instead of fuses.
The panel in the attic has been moved to the
archives closet. All office machines requiring
grounding now have it, and additional plugs are
installed where needed.
3. The stair elevator has been delayed.
The ABLE
grant will
be
read on February 12, 1985.
There is also
and ABLE
meeting in
the
future regarding by-laws.
The library
will use
a bar code
on
each book and shelf.
The Library Centennial Committee had a very successful summary
meeting. All members enjoyed working with each other. The left-
over spelling books were sent to the Roland Green School.
Both the Fire Chief and Police Chief will be invited to the March
Board meeting to discuss information about new library space and
the town warrant.
Annual Budget meeting with Finance Committee has been rescheduled
for February 14, 1985 at 8:00 p.m, at Town Hall.
A letter for the Trustees gift pampaign has been approved, and a
list of thirty-five companies has been compiled to contact.
The new Library hours have been very successful, so far, as re-
ported by Mrs. Amsden. Circulation in January decreased.
Friends of the Library have purchased an interface for the Library -
computer. Janet Campbell has made a request for money for summer
reading.
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Video tapes of classic films and classic cartoons will be ordered.
Arlington Public Library Bill - Mr. Salachi has received infor-
mation on this that there is not much chance of its passing be-
cause of the money involved. We suggest keeping watch on its pro-
gress.
In the Librarian's report, Mrs. Amsden mentioned an incident yes-
terday in which the police were called but did not respond. Board
agreed to have Chairman send a letter to them.
Meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeremiah F. Long
Secretary