3/14/2006 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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# ndrir David advised that last week TD Banknorth donated$5,,000. for the new Library. David congratulated Heather Lakatos on the success of the"Mons of Mashpee"program. He mentioned that Melinda Gallant gave a brief presentation to the group and that Sandi Abrams and Janet Burke were also involved at the gathering. Heather advised that she is hoping to get started on a program for April 22dor 23' to get more people involved. Heather advised that she and Sandi Abrams have a concern in selling bricks&benches: What happens m the unlikelihood that the Library doesn't get built? The Trustees discussed this and the feeling was that with Town money and grant money already,tagged there should be no problem in getting the new Library built. Consensus was reached that anyone donating money for the bricks and benches walkway for the new building could request their money be refunded if the new building was not b0t. In addition,the Trustees agreed that this question should be forwarded to Town-Counsel for legal guidance. Carlo stated that it would be helpful from this point on if we Have regular update as to how much has been raised. said individuals wanting o ma donation invariably ask how much has been raised thus far. L David said Melinda would give us an update at our April meeting. She is away on vacation now and that's why she plans to attend the April meeting. Heather said she counted the bills in the big jar in the Library: $684. Heather guesses there i approximately $150. in coins(coins not counted yet so this i "guesstimate"). Ann MacDonald-Dailey advised that she read a boob entitled"Asking"' and it is a great read about fundraising. Communication David advised that Cape Cod business magazine that is published times a year included insert in their March April issue which is devoted to Mashpee, including an article on the Library. David passed around a copy of the insert for the Trustees to view. Carlo suggested that copies of the Mashpee insert article be sent to FinCom, to Town Hall, to New Se bury Homeowners Association, et al. David will bring more copies of the insert to next month's Trustee meeting. David advised that Ted Nodolny has been serving as "acting" 'resident of the Friends of Mashpee public Library for the past 3 years,but is looking to step'do n as his work responsibilities have increased. Therefore the Friends will be in need of a 'resident and there is not a successor in plane. David asked the Trustees to think of suggestions fora replacement. Also, David stated that this coming Monday Ted is meeting with State and County-wide Economic Development people in a mini brainstorming session to determine what funds might be available. Library Trustee -Laws David provided a copy of the By that were accepted July 12, 1994 and asked all Trustees to take the copy hone and review so we can discuss at next meeting. favid again reminded everyone theBy-Laws are to be reviewed, especlahy with Town Charter. After review of theBy-Laws,Trustees will probably forward to Town Counsel for review as well. 2