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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
November 16th, 1993
Call To Order:
The meeting of November 16th, 1993 was called to order by President
Taylor at 4:30pm.
Trustees Present: Herman, Cannon, Taylor & Dunbar
Trustees Absent: Robertson
Staff Present: Mr. Alfred Escoffier,City Librarian
Mrs.Judy Gladysz, Administrative Secretary
Barry Mills, Librarian I
Also Present: Marti Knight, Burlingame Resident
City Librarian Escoffier introduced the new part-time Reference
Librarian, Barry Mills. Barry gave the Board members a brief synopsis of his
background. Board members welcomed him to the Library Staff.
Bills:
M/S/C (Cannon/Dunbar) unanimously to approve the payment of City
checks and Special Fund checks.
Minutes of the Meeting October 19th, 1993:
The Minutes were approved as written and ordered filed.
Correspondence and Communication:
All Correspondence had been mailed in the Trustees packets.
Reports.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Trustees had received the Librarian's Report in their packets.
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PLS SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD REPORT-TRUSTEE CANNON:
Trustee Cannon gave a brief report on the last SAB meeting. Trustee
Cannon said she found the meeting to be very interesting. She particularly found
South Bay "Friends" groups to be quite active in the community, bringing a higher
awareness of the Library. She further reported that with PLS and the South Bay
Network operating as one entity, it encourages further community involvement.
Unfinished Business:
a. PROPOSED MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATION SCHEMATIC DESIGN:
Librarian Escoffier reviewed the schematic design with the Board. The Board
discussed shelving, staff offices,wiring,table locations,lighting, seating,etc. Trustee
Dunbar asked if the cost included a "tile roof." City Librarian Escoffier replied it
does. Trustee Dunbar asked if the staffs concerns had been addressed in the new
design and Mr. Escoffier said he felt they had.
b. FOUNDATION TASK FORCE UPDATE -JANE TAYLOR:
President Taylor gave an update on the recent meeting with Sterling at the
Peninsula Community Foundation. There was some discussion regarding the up-
coming meeting with Jim Bower on December 7th and the Board members
expressed their excitement and support of a library foundation.
New Business:
None
From the Floor:
President Taylor said she had received a complaint about LVIS and wanted
the Board members to be aware of this new voice activated library alert for reserves
and overdues. The program is expected to save a great deal of money on printing
and postage, and seems to be working well overall.
Adjournment:
The meeting of November 16th, 1993 was adjourned at 5:45pm. The next
meeting is scheduled for December 7th, 1993, at 3:30pm, in the Community Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H, Escoffier
City Librarian
11/30/93-Trustees Minutes
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