HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1989.02.21 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21st, 1989
CALL TO ORDER:
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board
of Trustees was held on the above date in the California Room of the
Burlingame Public Library. The meeting was called to order at 4 : 30pm by
President Cannon.
Trustees Present: CANNON, BLEVINS , MINK, ROBERTSON & BACIGALUPI
Trustees Absent: NONE
Staff Present: MRS. PATRICIA BERGSING, CITY LIBRARIAN
MRS. JUDY GLADYSZ , SECRETARY
Others Present: MR. ROBERT DELZELL, BURLINGAME RESIDENT
BILLS:
M/S/C (Blevins/Mink) unanimously to approve the payment of City
checks in the amount of $ 24 , 288 . 44 .
MINUTES•
Minutes of the regular Meeting of January 17th, 1989 were approved as
written and ordered filed.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS :
a. Library Spectacles : Mailed in packets .
b. Resume for David Shernick, Space Planner: Distributed before the
meeting.
REPORTS :
a. CALTAC Workshop: President Cannon gave a report on the CALTAC
workshop that she, Al and Patti had attended. Kris commented on how
beautiful the Pleasanton Library is . She mentioned that the funds
were raised to build the Pleasanton Library by means of a County Bond
Measure.
b. PLS Retreat: Trustee Robertson gave a report on the PLS Retreat she
had attended. She complimented Consultant Marilyn Snider,
who had facilitated the Retreat, on how professional and efficient she
was . Some discussion followed.
C. PLS Legislative Breakfast: Trustee Robertson reported that the PLS
Legislative Breakfast will be held this year on March 11th, at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel. All are invited and urged to attend.
d. Long-Range Planning Team - Trustee Cannon said the Planning Team met
twice in January to review and revise the objectives and activities
regarding the Long-Range plan. She brought the Board members up-to-
date on the progress . Trustee Mink inquired about adding the new
objectives and activities to the Long-Range Plan and forwarding them
to Council.
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e . City Librarian: Trustee Mink asked the City Librarian if 4 to 6 weeks
is a good projection date for the Geac 9000 to come "on-line. " There
was some discussion. Mrs . Bergsing brought the Board members up-to-
date on the progress at PLAN regarding the Geac 9000 . Hopefully, if
_ all the "bugs" can be worked out, the new system will come on-line in
March.
Trustee Mink said she is anxious to see public access terminals
in the Library. Mrs. Bergsing replied it would more than likely be
another year before that happens .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS :
a. MEMBER OF BOARD ON BRANCH STUDY TASK FORCE: Trustee Mink nominated
Trustee Blevins to be on the Branch Study Task Force representing the
Library Board. The nomination was seconded by Trustee Bacigalupi and
the position was accepted by Trustee Blevins .
b. COPY MACHINE: There was no proposal for a new copy machine . There was
some discussion and it was determined that the only need for a third
machine is at tax time . There aren' t any available for rent with a
coin attachment.
FROM THE FLOOR: Mr. Delzell said he is on a new Democratic committee in
Burlingame and wanted to know who sets the policy and procedures for the
use of the Community Room. Mrs . Bergsing explained the policies to Mr.
Delzell and he complimented the Library on having a good selection of
books . Some discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5 : 45pm with the next meeting set for
March 21st, 1989 in the California Room at 4 : 30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia M. Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
PMB/
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