HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 01/12/1985MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Jan. 17, 1985 9:00' a.m.
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Mrs. Seifert moved tochange the order of business so as tohave the nominations
for the re -organization of the board. Mrs. Willis seconded. VOTED.
Mrs. Amsden acted as Chairman pro tem.
Mr. Alexander Salachi was nominated by Mrs. Horton to be Chairman for a second
term. Mrs. Seifert seconded. VOTED.
Mrs. Marion Horton was nominated for Secretary by Mr. Jeremiah Long. Seconded
by Mrs. Willis. VOTED.
Mrs. Amsden returned the chair toChairman Salachi.
The secretary's report was read and accepted.
The Treasurer's report was read, discussed and accepted.
Under the Capital budget, the following items were discussed: Electrical work
is being done, specs for public bid on the elevator will be ready by Feb. 8,
1985. Work in the Youth Room, i. e., metal door with panic bar, walls insulated
and the addition of an inside swinging door, should be completed by our next
meeting.
Mrs. Amsden requested a letter from the Trustees to enclose with the Grant
application for ABLE. The letter will state that we support the Grant, aware
of costs and how we are funding the project. Mr. Salachi will draft a letter
to the State Advisory Board. B. L. C. The letter will accompany the Grant Ap-
plication which is due on January 15, 1985.
The Trustees read a letter from Tom Ploeg, library consultant. Mr_ Ploeq
strongly recommends the use of the Town Hall as a library. He will send us
a list of architects who have served MA libraries. A copy of his letter will be
sent to Selectmen with a letter from Mr. Salachi.
Mrs. Seifert made a motion to insert an article for a Town,Meeting vote regarding
the Town Hall/Library decision. Seconded by Mrs. Horton. VOTED. Mr. Salachi
will draft the article for the Trustees' approval.
Mrs. Seifert made the motion to begin the Trustees Gift Campaign immediately
by writing to Codex. Seconded by Mrs. Horton. VOTED.
Mrs. Seifert made the motion to permanentlyappoint Cynthia Webber as Technical
Services Librarian. Seconded by Mrs. Horton VOTED.
A discussion of expanded hours followed. Mr. Long made the motion to open the
Library doors to the public on Thursdayand Friday at 10:00 a.m., effective
February 7, 1985. Mrs. Willis seconded. VOTED. We will be opened 50 hours
per week.
Public Library Trustees - 2- Jan. 12, 1985
1` The Trustees approved Mrs. Amsden's work schedule.
Mrs. Horton made the motion to purchase a BATA phone from Baker and Taylor
(an electronic book ordering system using I. S. B. N. (International Standard
Book number) using funds from Equipment and Maintenance. Seconded by Mr. Long.
VOTED.
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Next meting will be February 9, 1985 aT 000 a.m.
Respectfully,
Marion D. Horton
Secretary
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