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Dai lev said lie was in favor of f lexibi 1 ity for the Trustees to allow <br />them to decide what guts to make after they know the level of funding they <br />will receive. <br />The Town Manager felt that it was time for the community to identify <br />services and to make choices as to what to keei). <br />Mr. Eddison agreed with Mr. Hilton's view that the libraries should not <br />be closed on Sundays. Mr. Hilton saw it as difficult to resume Sunday <br />openings after the financial situation improves and did not favor later <br />openings /early closings to make up the difference. He suggested a partial <br />closing of the branch as an alternative, or closing on Saturdays during the <br />;;,ummer . <br />Mr. Dailey referred to the real concern of the Director and Trustees <br />regarding the computerized Library- system which is in need of upgrading. <br />Maintenance of the old system is difficult and soon will become impossible and <br />since the option of upgrading the system, at an initial cost of $180,000. wzth <br />other equipment and additional personnel needed, is too expensive the <br />alternative of ,joining a cluster system of other libraries is being <br />considered, at a cost of $150,000. This capital request will be explained in <br />more detail at a future meeting. <br />Stella Liu of the Library staff urged the upgrading of the system as <br />opposed to joining a consortium, and listed other expenses and negative <br />aspects of that procedure. <br />The Chairman thanked Mr. Hilton and his staff for the instructive <br />session and the clear presentation of information, <br />Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 :30 p.m. <br />1 true record, Attest: <br />Marion H. Snow <br />Executive Clerk <br />