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5 <br /> - - F61biumm inner Dance Fundraiser continued <br /> Sandi Lahart said that in answer to her request for sponsorship of the February event, Eastern Bank has <br /> advised her that she did already apply through a charitable foundation and therefore she has to wait until after <br /> the first of the year to re-apply and submit this request. Jack will do this right away. <br /> Discussion <br /> i <br /> Jack said as already reported,he sent Dunning &Kirrane law firm a letter regarding establishing a foundation <br /> and-there is nothing new to report because we have not heard back from them yet. <br /> Jack informed the Trustees that here is a beautiful holly tree on the corner o'f the property where his lave fmn <br /> office is located. Mark Gildea is willing to donate this beautiful holly tree to the Library if we can get it over <br /> here. Like Richardson said depending on the size he can get it proved. This will be checked further. <br /> Sue McGarry asked about access to AL 's resources for Trustees and Kathy said she would work on getting <br /> the registration information distributed. she has not completed the process yet. <br /> David Burton asked Kathy for information about a-book and e-readers. Kathy said the,library doesn't lend <br /> devices; we do the books. She said we are working with patrons with heir devices, but they need to make an <br /> appointment since it is tine-consuming. Kathy said the Library owns a Nook color. Kathy pointed out that <br /> there are big problems with publishers placing lending restrictions and pulling a-books from collections. <br /> Kathy said Library buys books and it used to be same way in buying a-books but now they've put restrictions <br /> on a-hooks so that after a year you have to buy another copy. This is expensive. Kathy said some publishers <br /> won't put books in library collections. Kathy advised that CLAMS is boycotting Harper Collins e-books in <br /> hopes that they will modify their practices and make therm more library friendly. <br /> Fat Garnache mentioned the Mashpee Enterprise article last week about the taxes levied for.the Library and <br /> wondered whether there was any feedback. Consensus was there wasn't any feedback; tax increase was <br /> expected; and the enhanced benefits to the community make it worthwhile. <br /> Next Meetly •94P5 p.m.. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the Library Conference Room. <br /> Jack Kowalski asked for a motion to move to Executive Session to discuss suing. <br /> Motion: Sandra Lahart motioned to adjourn at 6:08 p.m. The Library Trustees will enter into <br /> Executive Session for the-purpose of discussing staffmg. The Trustees will not reconvene in open <br /> Session. <br /> Motion seconded by David Burton. <br /> Roll Call vote: John Kowalski,yes . Patricia Gamache,yes <br /> Carlo D' te,yes Sandra Lahart,yes <br /> Sue McGarry,yes David Burton,yes <br /> Res edully submitted, <br /> Je �lirt�, ecordin"Secr ory <br /> 3 <br />