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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
January 18th, 1994
Call To Order:
The meeting of January 18th, 1994 was called to order by Acting President
Robertson at 4:30pm.
Trustees Present: Cannon, Dunbar, Herman, & Robertson
Trustees Absent: Taylor
Staff Present: Mr. Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Mrs.Judy Gladysz, Administrative Secretary
Also Present: Marti Knight, Burlingame Resident
Bills:
M/S/C (Dunbar/Cannon) unanimously to approve the payment of City
checks and Special Fund checks.
Minutes of the Meeting of December 21st, 1993:
The Minutes were approved with the following correction: Trustee
Robertson noted that Trustee Herman was referred to as "Vice-President Herman"
in the Minutes of December 21st, 1993. The Minutes were revised to read: "Secretary
Robertson will preside over the January meeting". The Minutes were approved as
corrected and ordered filed.
Correspondence and Communication:
Correspondence was mailed in the Trustees packets. Secretary Robertson
noted she was pleased to receive a copy of the City Newsletter.
Reports:
LIBRARIAN'S REPOIZT:
The Trustees reviewed the Librarian's Report. Trustee Robertson
complimented the Children's Librarian on the new "calendar of Events". Trustee
Dunbar asked why there was a decrease in circulation at the Branch compared to
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to 1992 figures. Librarian Escoffier noted that due to the way the holidays fell in
1993, the Branch was closed two additional days in December over the previous
year. He also stated that the shift in school calendars has increased circulation in
the month of August and decreased circulation in the month of December.
Unfinished Business:
A. Fund Development - Draft Documents:
M/SIC (Cannon/Dunbar) unanimously, to approve the proposed
Foundation Resolution after adding the following statement: "Foundation Funds
would not be used to replace public funds."
B. CALTAC Reservations:
Librarian Escoffier asked if the Board members received registration forms for
the CALTAC meeting February 26th. Trustees Cannon, Herman, Robertson and
Taylor said they would be attending. Staff will take care of registration.
New Business:
A. Consideration of Funding Consultant:
Librarian Escoffier explained the consultant's proposal for start-up of the
foundation. The Board agreed to review the proposal at a later date.
B. Duncan Trust Fund Request:
M/S/C (Cannon/Dunbar) unanimously to approve the request for funds
from the Duncan Trust pending City Council endorsement of Foundation
formation.
From the Floor:
Trustee Herman said the Burlingame School District is holding a workshop
on how to raise funds. She also announced that she would not be at the March and
April Board meetings.
Adjournment:
The meeting of January 18th, 1994 was adjourned at 5:35pm. A special Board
meeting is scheduled for January 19th, 1994, at 4:30pm in the Community Room for
building plan review.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
01/27/94 :fit i n u t es-January
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