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Board of Trustees Meeting - March 3, 2018 RECEIVED
TOWN CLERKS OFFICE
Attendance: Dana Hourigan, Marianne Mackie, Jean Mallon, LeQn4ggq n Xrd. 5
Director Catherine Coyne. Nancy convened the meeting at 8:10 a.m.
MANSFIELD
Secretary's report. The secretary's report for February was revieix�kw am6eitTS
Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report was not yet available.
Librarians' reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
Teen space. Catherine reported on minor disruptions which have led to one young patron
being barred from the library until September.
Staff. Morale is good with compliments from patrons about their friendliness. Some
members have been ill and special attention is being given to frequent table cleanings and plentifal
hand sanitizers,
Town manager, facilities tour. The town manager visited briefly on February 6 and will
plan on attending a trustees meeting in the near future.
Budget meeting. The town manager and chief financial offer met with Catherine to discuss
the FY 19 budget and understand that the MBLC's municipal appropriations requirement (MAR)
which is $912,000 for the Mansfield Library.
RFID. Technicians are still working on resolving minor problems. Tagging has been
completed through the 800s; DVDs and CDs are finished. The entire process should be finalized by
the end of April.
OLD BUSINESS
Director's evaluation and Job description. The board discussed the need to review the
director's job description in the near future and will complete the pending performance evaluation.
NEW BUSINESS
Meeting with town manager: Mr. Dumas is tentatively planning to attend the April 7
board meeting and the board discussed a brief information presentation for him. Marianne and
Dana will be meeting to prepare some written summaries which may be helpful.
Next meeting. April 7.