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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
March 18th, 1997
1.CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of March 18th, 1997 was called to order by President Herman
at 4:35 pm.
2. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Cannon, Dunbar, Herman & Taylor
Trustees Absent: Berger
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier,City Librarian
Judy Gladysz,Administrative Secretary
j Susan Reiterman, Reference Librarian
3. BILLS:
M/S/C (Cannon/Taylor) unanimously to approve the payment of City and
Special Fund checks.
4. MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Meeting of February 18th, 1997 were approved as written
and ordered filed. -
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5. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
All correspondence was mailed in the Trustee packets.
6. REPORTS:
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a. City Librarian's Report-Escoffier:
There was no discussion about the City Librarian's Report.
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b Foundation Report - Herman:
President Herman reminded the Board that there will be a Chamber Business
Exchange to be held at the Easton Branch Library on April 17th. She explained that -�
she was trying to get a commitment from the Tavern Grill to supply the wine and
hors d'oeuvres, however she has not yet heard from the owner. She announced
that the date for the Elegant Affair, (black tie optional) will be held on Saturday,
September 27th and tickets will be$75.00 each. j
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Volunteer Plan:
Sue Reiterman, Reference Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator explained to
the Board that Burlingame has had volunteers for a long time but there has been no
structure or guidelines. She said that people call the Library and ask to volunteer
and the purpose of the plan is to successfully match their motivation and skills into
helping the staff.
The Board thought the plan was great and hopes it is very successful. They
M/S/U (Cannon/Taylor) to approve the Volunteer Budget in the amount of up to
$3,560. to be taken from the Trustee's Special Fund.
The Board members told Sue she is doing a good job.
b Volunteer/Staff Recognition Funds:
Librarian Escoffier explained that the Volunteer and Staff Recognition Funds
needed to be replenished. He explained that the last time this was done was April
1995. M/S/U (Dunbar/Taylor) to replenish the funds from the Trustees Special
Fund.
9 ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of March 18th, 1997 was adjourned at 5:10 pm. The next regular
Board meeting will be held on April 15th, 1997 in the Conference Room at 130 Park
Road.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Trustees Minutes-97March
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