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