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MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES `
Sept. 15, 1984 900 A.M.
The Secretary's June minutes were read and accepted. The
July minutes are missing from the Trustees' folder. Mrs.
Horton will type a synopsis from Mrs. Amsden's notes.
The .'Treasurer's report was read and accepted. Mrs. Willis
informed the Trustees that a check had been received from the
Arts Lottery.
The gift of $1,000 from Mrs, and Mrs. Fred Booth (received
at the Centennial Celebration on September 8, 1984) will be
added to the Scudder Fund.
A discussion of the Bradner Room bronze plaque followed, Mrs.
Seifert made the motion to take the funds from the combined
three accounts to reimburse Chairman Salachi, and any monies
received in the future for the Plaque, go into the Trustees'
account, The motion was seconded by Mrs. Horton and VOTED.
Correspondence was read.
The Trustees approved Mrs. Amsden's hours.
_ Discussion of the electrical wiring took place. The meters have
been monitored. Mrs. Amsden has received two bids to this end
and it was decided that the Trustees would meet when all of the
bids are in to authorize Mrs. Amsden with a go --ahead. We would
like the work to be completed by December.
The Trustees discussed A.B.L.E. (Automated Bristol Library Ex-
change). At the upcoming Town Meeting the Trustees are asking
to have the State Aid monies transferred. Mrs. Amsden will con
tact the M. B. L. C. concerning State Aid money. ,
Mrs. Siefert reported on the Centennial Celebration Day. It was
a wonderful, successful day. Mrs. Salachi will prepare a letter
to the editor thanking the Centennial Committee.
Pamphlets for the Trustees were received from A. L. T. A. Mrs.
Horton will palce these in a three-ring binder.
New Library space was discussed. The Trustees will tour. the
Park Row School on October. 13.
Mr. Salachi talked to Town Manager Chad Maurer concerning the
rumors that a new Town Hall, Fire Station and Police Station is
being discussed and are the Trustees interested in the option of
talking over the present Town Hall?
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Mrs. Seifert made the motion to send a letter to the Selectmen
for the purpose of discussing the Town Hall/Library conversion
and to ask the Selectmen for authorization 'o have a B. L. C.
consultant survey the Town Hall. Mrs. Willis seconded the mo-
tion. VOTED.
Mrs. Willis suggested that we ask representatives from all or-
ganizations to help pursue library needs.
It was decided to get the Jacob Williams Fund check and to
decide on its use at a later date.
Discussion of circulation procedures. Mrs. Horton made the mo-
tion to accept the revised circulation procedures proposed
by Circulation Librarian, Janette Ferguson. Seconded by Mrs.
Seifert and VOTED. Also VOTED to publicize the new procedure
in the Mansfield News.
Mrs. Willis made the motion that Mrs. Amsden talk to Town Mana-
ger about setting up a separate account to pay substitutes. Mr.
Long seconded the mo'.ion. VOTED,
The Trustees discussed the Trustees' safe and the reasons for
having it. Mrs. Willis and Mrs. Horton will clean out the
safe and report back to the Trustees.
Trustees'letter procedure was discussed. It was decided that
any letters that need the input of all the Trustees will be
written at the meeting.
It was decided to publicize the Centennial Celebration in the
E. R. L. newspaper.
Mrs. Seifert made the motion to purchase an Apple II (monitor
and disk drive) with the Booth gift money and to solicit any
additional funds as needed from the Friends of the Library.
Mrs. Willis seconded the motion. VOTED.
Next meeting is October 13, 1984
Respectfully,
Marion D. Horton, Secretary