8/20/2012 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 2 ,2012 �ew- ROctober` 1. 201.2 Town heeUngMarrant: Article: To create and fimd 2 new part-time Circulation Assistants (continued) Several members of the Board of Library Tntste s were in attendance and commented on this matter. Jolty Kowalski indicated the$25,000 for the staffing of two contract employees currently ming the Circulation Desk will be utilized in full by early October. As a result of the mnreased activity and complexity of new Library,the budget is growing fast and i 'is important to maintain two staff members at the Circulation Desk. Pat Gamashe agreed that public, safety is a priority. However,the Library is open to all,and it is a germ of the Mashpee community. Ms. Ganlahe requested special consideration to create and fund the to new positions. Carlo D'Este indicated that funding is urgent. The Library cannot defer this natter to the May Town Meeting. Discussion followed regarding the shoulder season from September to May. Although the Mashpee population decreases, other co m niunities use the Facility under the CLAMS network-, Charles "Chip"Bishop added the Library is a magnificent building that lacks adequate Staffing. He also noted the residents are asking for new programs and services as well. It was noted the Finance Committee has not yet reviewed this matter. The Board took the following-atop, and agreed to obtain input from the,Finance Committee and Town Manager regarding actual costs for the two part-time Circulation Assistant positions, Motion made by Selectman Cah ►l ►ne to table the article to the next Selectmen's Meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. Lo' ' : 3-4. Motion carries* Roll call vote: Selectman Richardson,no Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Taylor,absent Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman 01111ars,yes Opposed, 1.