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B U R L I N G A M E
P U B L I C
L I B R A R Y
Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
August 17, 1999
1. Call to Order:
The meeting of August 17, 1999 was called to order by President
Jane Dunbar at 4:35 pm.
2. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Berger, Coar, Dunbar, Herman & Morton
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
`- 3. Warrants & Special Fund:
The Board unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as
presented. M/S/C (Herman/Morton)
4. Minutes
The Minutes of July 20, 1999 were approved as written and
ordered filed. M/S/C/ (Morton/Berger)
5. Correspondence
Board President, Jane Dunbar, urged Board members to write in
support of SB3, the Library Construction Act. The Board
congratulated the Friends on their generous donation to the
Library.
6. From the Floor (Public Comments)
None
7. Reports:
a. City Librarian reviewed his report.
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b. Mary Herman outlined the Foundation's plans for the
Elegant Affair fundraiser on October 141h at the Doubletree
Hotel.
8. Unfinished Business: None
9. New Business:
a. Marshall Trust - The Board discussed possible uses for the
Marshall Trust Fund, particularly for enhancement of the Easton
Branch. The Board asked the City Librarian to determine from the
City Finance Department how such endowment accounts are
invested. The Board also noted the donation must be used to
supplement and not supplant city library funding.
b. Election of Officers - Mary Lou Morton was elected
President of the Board and Cecile Coar was elected Secretary.
M/S/C/ Herman/Berger.
C. Joint Meeting with Council - The Board discussed
potential topics with Council for the joint meeting on September 8,
1999, 6:30 pm, City Hall, Conference Room A.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:1Spm by President Mary Lou
Morton. The next meeting will be held September 21 st at 4:30pm.
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August 17, 1999