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December 1, 1984 9.00 a.m, a ff
Chairman Salachi opened the meeting with all Trustees present.
Secretary and Treasurers' reports were accepted.
Under old business, we discussed the electrical work. We need
additional outlets. The Youth Room is waiting for the swinging
doors.
Chairman Salachi welcomed Town Manager Chad Maurer.
In reviewing the F.Y. 1986 budget, the Town Manager suggested
the following: Put the updating of the existing telephone
equipment in the operation budget (to join the 20th century);
Add travel budget for consistency with other departments.
Janitorial Service - Town Manager to revamp the Public Works
Department - report to be released later.
Mrs. Amsden ordered dumpster for trash;
Salaries - requested step adjustment for staff. Mr.. Maurer.
said, "New people in the Town of Mansfield want a better quality
of service."
Finance Committee will start to review budgets in January.
Mrs. Amsden reviewed the progress of A. B. L. E. The name is
now incorporated. The Grant procedure should be in by January 15,
1985.
Trustees are to check other contract agreements in their folder.
Director Amsden reminded the Trustees of the goals of A.B.L.E.,
i. e., to locate materials faster, easier and accurately.
The Centennial Committee has had theThomas "Tokey" Barnes painting
framed and ready for hanging.
On Monday, December 10, 1984, the Trustees meet with Tom Plugg
at the Town Hall. Mr. Maurer suggested the concept of together-
ness combining another department into Library space. On a
motion by Mrs. Seifert, seconded by Mr. Long, is was voted to
wait until we know Mr. Plugg's findings before speaking to the
Council on Aging.
A discussion of classic movies as a possible addition to the
non -print collection followed. Mrs. Horton made the motion to
purchase video materials and carriers with the remaining non -
print collection monies. Mrs. Seifert seconded the motion and
it was voted.
Public Library Trustees - 2 - December 1, 1984
The Trustees discussed a suitable Christmas gift for the Staff.
Mrs. Horton made the motion to purchase an electric coffee maker
with a tea attachment. Mrs. Willis seconded the motion and it
was voted.
Mrs. Amsden invited the Trustees to her home on Sunday, Decem-
ber 9, 1984.
Chairman Salachi reviewed the Trustees efforts during the past
year. He felt it had been a productive year for the board.
a. Hiring a new Director, handling the interview
sessions in an organized and professional manner.
b. The organization of the Centennial Committee,
active participation at all C. C. meetings, Art
exhibits, Lectures, and our presence at the
South Common on the big day.
Mr. Salachi's goal for the year 1985 - to shorten Trustees' meetings.
It was decided to allow C. S. F. to paint the Youth Room win-
dow in December.
Mrs. Amsden qave her report. She will conduct a user survey
in December and January.
Discussion of purchasing the 1984 Globe microfilm followed.
No action taken.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Next meeting will be January 12, 1985 at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully,'/1
K,.J.
Marion D. Horton, Secretary