HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 05/04/1984MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUS`I
May 5. 1984 9:00 A.
Chairman Salachi opened the meeting. Mrs. Horton read
the Secretary's report of the April meeting and it was ap-
proved as read. Due to the illness of Mrs. Willis, a Trea-
surer's report was not available.
It was decided to obtain a signature card from the Coop-
erative Bank so that either/or the Chairman or the Treasurer
could sign Trustees' checks.
Mr. Salachi reviewed his meeting with Mr. Manarino at
the Town Hall. He looked at maps and discussed land use sur-
vey and public use survey. The Park Row School and the East
Street school complex were discussed. Chairman Salachi will
check again to see if any land is available on South Main
or Spring Streets.
In reference to the Library Director opening, it was de-
cided that the Trustees have a legal right to remove the can-
didates' resumes from the library. They are confidential.
Discussion of the Town Meeting followed. Chairman Salaohi
will speak on the Directoros wages. He will also move for
indefinite postponement on Article 31 as we did not receive
the L. S. C. A. Grant for Seminet.
Mrs. Seifert renorted on the recent Centennial executive
meeting, noting that the Arts Lottery Council has given an
amount of money to be used for the celebration . She reported
on the M. I. C. C. meeting .stating there was a wonderful ex-
change of ideas.
Mrs. Bradner gave an evaluation of National Library Week.
The folk singer, professional puppeteer, films and Fine Free
Month were all successful.
The Library received a complaint about the threshold on
the temporary door. Mrs. Bradner has notified Town Manager
Mr. Maurer.
On a motion by Mrs. Horton, seconded by Mrs. Seifert, it
was voted to have a crash bar put on the stage door to meet
the safety requirement.
We discussed the painting of the Library. Mrs. Bradner
has to follow a set time -table for the advertising of bids.
As one of her main goals under the Capital Improvement Budget,
the painting may not be completed before her retirement. Mrs.
Bradner suggested a Building Sub Committee and to review the
available books on buildings, sites, etc. that are in the Li-
brary. The Trustees will take her suggestion under advisement
at the June meeting.
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® Mrs. Bradner reported on the Eastern Regional Meeting. She
(` believes that small libraries need the services of the book-
mobile and hopes that her fight for this belief will be carried
on.
Ttie Friends of the Library approved all of the recommends -
tions of money expenditures as presented to them by Mrs. Willis.
They do not have anything definite in mind for the Centennial
at this time.
The Cable T. V. was installed on May 4, 1984•
On a motion by Mrs. Seifert, a second by Mrs. Horton, it
was voted to ask the towh to block out the half -washed away
handl-cep car space near Park Row School. One remains.
The planning for the summer programs at the Library is
under way. Most of the activities are to be based on Mansfield
history.
Chairman Salachi received information from A. L. T. A. con-
cerning lists of pamphlets available for purchase. He recom-
mended the purchase of the above and a new Trustees folder.
Action was tabled until the June meeting.
Director's report was read. Mrs. Bradner reported that due
to poor weather and illness, there had been a decline in circu-
lation.
The town accountant has requested a complete inventory of
the Library's shelves, tables, chairs, etc. for insurance. The
Trustees discussed the propeot of having associate Trustee mem-
bership.
Adjourned at 11:15 until 12:30 p.m. to reconvene for the
planning of a candidate interview session.
Respectfully,
Marion D. Horton, Secretary