HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 02/04/1984Mansfield Public Library Board of Trustees - Secretary's Report
February 4, 1984
Chairman Salachi welcomed all board members.
The Secretary's report was read and accepted.
The Treasurer's report was approved. The Trus
the response from the Gift Campaign.
The Trustees reviewed the meeting with the Finance Committee.
Trustees were informed of the Capital Improvement meeting on
February 21, 1984.
On a motion by Mrs. Iforton to ask the Capital Improvement Committee
for $1,000.- to add to the safety account of $2,550.-- in order to
complete the safety work in the library. The $1,000.- to be used
to pay for the insulation of the hot water pipes in the furnace room.
Mrs. Seifert seconded the motion. VOTED
Chairman Salachi wished to have the trustees prioritize the
Capital Improvement program.
The Trustees agreed to the following:
1. New library 2. Safety 3. Electrical update 4. Card catalog
for Children's room 5. Elevator \J
Mrs. Seifert made a motion to send a letter to the Town Manage /`
Chad Maurer, advising him that a Public Building construction
project over $5,000.- requires publication in the Central Register:
Invitation to bid general contracts.
The staining and painting of the Library was approved at the
1982 Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Willis and
VOTED.
The Trustees will visit Wheaton College on February 13, 1984, at
10.00 A.1-4. to observe the automation system.
The name for the combined Sharing Resource group is SEMINET.
Southeastern Mass. Information Network
Mrs. Seifert made the motion to send a letter to the Massa-
chusetts Board of Library Commissioners informing them of the
article.• for the Warrant. Mr. Lona seconded the motion. VOTED
The Trustees discussed the organizational meeting of the
Centennial Celebration Coimnittee on February 9, 1984. Mrs.
Seifert suggested an agenda be prepared. The Trustees offered
4 ideas and goals.
Mrs. porton made the motion to send a reply letter to the
Artful hands wilting Group stating the reasons for asking the
donation to the library for the use of the li-brary. Mr -s. Willis
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February 4, 1984
seconded. VOTED The secretary will prepare the letter for
the Trustee's approval.
National Library Week is the third week in April, i.e, a
fine free month.
The Trustees discussed the preparation of hiring a new
director. Chairman Salachi has sent a letter on January 14, 1984,
to Town Counsel requesting advice. At this date, no reply has
been received.
The Trustees agreed to renew the copier contract for another
year.
Mrs. Dradner will attend an informational meeting on computer
education.
The Trustees discussed the use and mis-•use of the reference
room. The staff will try to manage the situation the best they
can.
The Trustees were informed of the cancellation of"Stories with
Den" because of the lack of attendance.
Mrs. Seifert made the motion for the Public Library to parti-
cipate in the M.S. Readathon. Mrs. Willis seconded the motion.
.. VOTED
On a motion by Mrs. Willis that the Trustees approve the notice
to be put in the Mansfield Dews concerning stranded children after
library hours, Mr. Long seconded the motion. VOTED Mrs. Bradner
will confer with the police and ask for their cooperation.
Mrs. Dradner reported on the gift campaign and staff training
meetings in all aspects of the director's position. Work has been
done on improving the circulation of periodicals.
The next meeting of the Trustees - March 3, 1984, at 9:00 A.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 P.M.
Respectfully,
Marion D. Horton
Secretary