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The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. The Treasurerts
report was read and accepted.
Mr. Salachi moved that a letter be sent to the Artful Hands
Quilting Guild offering them an opportunity to substitute some
type of contribution for the usual donation for use of a library
meeting room, Mrs. Willis seconded. VOTED.
Board members were reminded to attend the Finance Committee
hearing on Jan. 30 at 7:30 in the Town Hall.
Board members were also reminded of the Capital Budget Com-
mittee hearing on Feb. 21. Areas of concern were reviewed.
Mrs. Bradner reported on the advantages of a shared computer
system based on her discussions with librarians from Peabody, Beverly,
Lynnfield and Wakefield. Plans were made to attend an Automation
Resource meeting at Seekonk Library on January 16.
Board members were reminded of the Centennial Celebration or-
ganizational meeting to be held at the MPL on February 9 at 8:00 p.m.
A draft of. the Annual Report message on the MPL was approved
with minor grar.unatical changes.
Mrs. Ferguson reported on Museum Pass problems. A notice on the
envelope stating that the pass should not be dropped in the book drop
should be included. A large manila envelope was suggested for use.
After a discussion of the MPL Service Policy, the board suggested
that Mrs. Willis continue her work on the Trustee Policy File, and
then she and Mr. Salachi can review the overall MPL Service Policy.
A brief discussion of the Wheaton Automation installation fol-
lowed.
Nus. Seifert rel,orted that letters have been mailed to pro-
spective givers to be contacted by the Trusteest Gift Campaign.
Mrs. Seifert appointed Mrs. Bradner as Chairperson pro tem;
then Mrs. Seifert seconded Mrs. Willists motion that Mr. Salachi be
named chairperson. VOTED. Mrs. Seifert moved that Mrs. Horton re-
main in the poisition of Secretary and Mrs. Willis remain in the
position of Treasurer. Mr. Salachi seconded. VOTED.
Mrs. Willis thanked Mrs. Seifert for the excellent job she had
done in her tenure as Chairperson. Mr. Salachi concurred with Mrs.
Willis.
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Mrs. Bradner left the meeting while the Trustees reviewed her
performance as Library Director. Mrs. Seifert moved that the Trus-
tees evaluate Mrs. Bradner as exceeding expectations in rill areas
of her job in accordance with the suggested procedure. Mrs. Willis
seconded. VOTED 3 - 0 in favor.
Mrs. Bradner reported that the budget 1984-5 will not require
as much in the Library Director's salary account due to the new di-
rector starting on entry step. Also, Mr. Smlachi agreed to draft
a letter to the town counsel for clarification of hiring procedures.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Next meeting will be held
at 2:00 p.m. on February 4, 1984.
Respectfully submitted,
Alex Salachi, Acting Secretary
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