4/14/2015 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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Joan Lyons ... Jack Kowalski briefly interrupted the meeting to introduce Joan Lyons to the Trustees. Joan Lyons is running for election to the Board of Library Trustees. Jack said she is one of the two candidates running for the 2 open seats on the Board. (torts (continued) Internet Use Polic Kathy provided a draft of an updated version of the Internet Use Policy. She said this update is to capture ongoing progress. Kathy said she would like to talk with Town Counsel, Pat Costello, regarding the policy in general. In reviewing the draft, the Trustees discussed at length the possibility of installing filters on public computers at the Library. Kathy Mahoney voiced strong objection to this approach saying she was not aware of any other CLAMS libraries who feel the need to filter; lose too much important valuable information which is blocked by filters; and offenders easily by-pass filter systems. Kathy pointed out it would be a logistic nightmare because Library staff would have to be constantly turning filtering on/off if patrons requested access to blocked sites. Carlo expressed his concern about putting such administrative burden on the Library staff. Hugh Ahearn asked what percentage of libraries in Massachusetts use filters on their computers and indicated that would be useful information to consider. MOTION: Mark Wright to approve the Internet Use Policy as presented. Motion was seconded by John Kowalski. VOTE: Yes -6. Roll Call Vote: Mark Wright, yes Kate Milde, yes Chip Bishop, yes Carlo D'Este, yes John Kowalski, yes Hugh Ahearn, yes Laptop Loan Policy ... Tabled for next meeting. Communications Mike Richardson reported: • Budget is in good shape. • DPW delayed work on boat yard completion until Fall... right thing to do. • Waste Management Committee meeting tonight. They had a lot of feedback. Adding different options, such as organics and textiles. Town to continue to educate on recycling. • Mashpee Cares ... to have meeting next Monday morning at Barnstable. • Wastewater—continuing to dredge. • Mashpee TV focusing on "Something about Mashpee". Carol Sherman and Mike read the Warrant Article for those who can't read. • Dog park getting finalized. Mark Wright mentioned about Mike getting students involved as liaison with Town boards/committees. Mike said a High School Senior is a liaison on the School Committee now. Mark said he was wondering whether it would be good to have a student liaison on the Board of Library Trustees. Kathy Mahoney said at one time the Friends had a student involved with their group. The Trustees agreed that Mark should join Mike Richardson and meet with Scan to get feedback on this idea.