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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING <br /> TUESDAY,AUGUST 16,2022 6:00 P.M. <br /> MASHPEE PUBLIC LIBRARY <br /> CONFERENCE ROOM <br /> Present: Beth Geatrakas, Sandi Lahart,Mary LeClair, Joan Lyons, Ann Macdonald,Kate Milde, Ruth <br /> Nickerson. <br /> Also Present: Kathy Mahoney -Library Director <br /> Lindsay Manning-Assistant Library Director <br /> Joan Lyons, Co-Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. <br /> Public Comment <br /> None. <br /> A royal of Minutes <br /> Beth Geatrakas motioned to approve the Regular Session minutes of June 14 2022, as presented. Motion was <br /> seconded by Ann Macdonald. <br /> VOTE: Yes-7 <br /> Roll Call Vote: Beth Geatrakas, yes <br /> Sandi Lahart,yes <br /> Mary LeClair, yes Joan Lyons, yes <br /> Ann Macdonald,yes Kate Milde, yes <br /> Ruth Nickerson, yes <br /> Libran Director Re:port <br /> The Library has been operating a full six day a week schedule since the beginning of July, but it is a stretch with <br /> the current staffing levels. Three part-time staff members will be starting in the next two weeks, and then the <br /> Youth Services Librarian position will be posted again near the end of the month. <br /> The Library Operating Budget will be due around October 1, but figures will not reflect true numbers since <br /> contract negotiations will begin in the Fall. There was a discussion of the various factors that are contributing <br /> to the difficulties that libraries on the Cape are having filling vacant positions. The challenges are not specific <br /> to just libraries, but are impacting businesses of all types who are struggling to attract qualified candidates. <br /> Lack of housing and cost of living on Cape Cod are definitely impacting applicant pools. <br /> Saturday numbers have been steady since opening and staff will focus on planning more programming for <br /> Saturdays as we head into the Fall. <br /> O eratin� Bud �et FY 24 <br />