HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 03/03/1984Mansfield Public Library Trustees Me
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Due to the absence of Mrs. Horton, Secretary, Mrs. Seifert
agreed to take the minutes of the meeting.
Secretary's minutes of the February meeting were approved with
two errors corrected. (One was a typing error)
The Treasurer, Miirs. Willis, gave her report which was approved
after discussion and explanation.
Mrs. Willis reported that a donation had been received from the
Artful (lands (wilting Guild ,and that all was well. Dinah Amsden
donated an amount to purchase a book in honor of the upcoming
Centennial observance, an idea that the Trustees might like to
pursue.
Chairman Salachi informed the Trustees that he had recently re-
ceived a letter from Town Counsel, Nlr, Dwyer, giving the Trustees
full control over the personnel hiring procedure.
A resignation letter from Mrs. i,argaret Bradner was read. On a
motion by Mrs. Seifert and a second by P41r. Long, it was moved
that we accept Nirs. Bradner's resignation as of June 5, 1984 with
a greatdeal of regret. It was noted that Mrs. Dradner has been a
marvelous asset to the Town of Mansfield in her role as Director
of Mansfield Public Library during the past nine plus years.
Irirs. Bradner's letter included an invitation to her home on June 3,
1984 for a pot -luck collation of the staff and the Trustees.
Chairman Salachi will meet with the editor of the Mansfield News
in the near future to request a suitable article stating the ser-
vice Mrs. Bradner has given to the Town of N'Iansfield.
Under Old Business, the Trustees discussed the Salary Budget. The
Town Manager was to present the recommended ranges to the Select-
men last Uednesday. The Director and Assistant Director are part
of the Town's personnel plan. Their salaries reveal the complexity
of the job.
Mr. Salachi will contact 14r. Dunn, Chairman of Selectmen, as to
how this personnel plan affects our advertising for the director's
position.
The Trustees commented on their meeting with the Capital Irriprovernent
Committee. Some remarks were very encouraging but they felt there
was a poor showing among the Capital Improvement members.
Mrs. Willis reported the recent visit to Wheaton College to view
their automation equipment.
The grant application for the Resource Sharing has been sent in
and the Board of Library Commissioners will make the decision.
Trustees Meeting - 2 - March 3, 1984
Mrs. Seifert resorted on the progress of the Centennial Celebra-
tion Committee. Tentative plans include:
Aug. 2, 1984 (the anniversary date) A Children's Party
with Carol Sarro, Chairman
Sept. 9, 1984 The Big Celebration, Robin Leary, Chairman
Public Relations - T;eda Hornung, Chairman
Contest for an applicable motto
Public Library History: Ron Hornung and Lee White
Pairs. Elinor Vernon is the general Chairman of
the Centennial Celebration
Mrs. Willis reported on her work to update the policy files. She
is up to April, 1972 and moving backward looking for policy deci-
sions.
The Trustees were informed of the Reference Room problems and were
assured the,staff has been alerted to any unforeseen problems.
The Trustees discussed the continuing problem of stranded children
at the Library after closing hours. It was decided that after a
failure occurs in reaching the parent, the police will be called
and IF a cruiser is available, the police will take the child home.
National Library Week is during vacation week. Janet Campbell,
Children's Librarian will have movies for the children. April is
FINE FREE MONTH throughout the entire library.
The Friends of the Library will hold their Annual Meeting during
National Library Week.
Maintenance of Ilemorial Building, after operation clean-up by
the D. P. W. and the highway Dept., will be handled by Frank Bro-
derick, a high school junior who started on March 1, 1984. And
yes, the Secretary sent appropriate thank yous to the D.P.W. and
the Highway Department. Broderick's duties include emptying the
book box, taking the out -going mail to the Town Hall, doing any
heavy work. He is paid by the Highway Dept.
Mr. Tony Caponigro has reported that a lot of work has to be done
on the front door of the Library w ich is in his possession.
The Trustees discussed the plans .for hiring a new Director. It
was decided to post the position internally for one week and post
externally (Board of Library Comm. Bulletin) Interviews of all
will take place within the same time frame, except that any in-
ternal applicant will be given priority.
A draft of the job ad was discussed and when completed will be
sent to Attleboro Sun, Mansfield News, Eastern Regional, Board
of Library Comm., U. R. I.,and Sinmtons College. Attached is the
copy from the Mansfield News.
Trustees Meeting - 3 - March 3, 198
Chairman Salachi delegated Trustee liasons as follows:
Cynthia Seifert Centennial Celebration Comm.
Marie Willis Friends of the Library
Marion Horton Normal correspondence
Alexander Salachi Ideas on new Library space
Jeremiah Long Director's retirement party
Chairman Salachi gave his ideas on Library expansion. He consi-
dered the Fire Station as the building accessible to the handi-
capped, room for parking in the rear, space for more parking in
the space occupied by two other old buildings
The Trustees discussed the Capital Improvement Program and Library
Space Planning. Mrs. Bradner met with the Town Planner and re-
viewed the possible sources of funding.
The Town Manager stated at the C. I. P. hearing that the Mansfield
Public Library must meet Federal Standards for accessibility to
the handicapped in three years or the Town might not be eligible
for Revenue Sharing Grants.
Chairman Salachi will contact Chairman of Selectmen John Dunn and
invite him to our next meeting on April 7, 1984.
Respectfully, I
Marion D. Horton
Secretary