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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 15TH, 1986
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of September 15th, 1986 was called to order by President
Harvey at 4 : 30pm.
Trustees Present: All three Trustees were present
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Present: Mrs. Judy Gladysz, Library Secretary
Mr. Al Escoffier, Asst. City Librarian
BILLS•
M/S/C (Mink/Blevins) unanimously to approve the payment of City
checks in the amount of $15 , 161. 51 . M/S/C (Mink/Blevins) unanimously to
approve the payment of the Trustees Special Fund in the amount of
$ 564. 22.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 20TH, 1986 :
Minutes of the meeting of August 15th, 1986 were approved as written
and ordered filed.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS: None
LIBRARIAN' S REPORT:
Duncan Property: Librarian Bergsing gave a progress report on the
contruction next door at the Duncan Building. She added that they were
moving very slowly.
Maintenance Projects: Mrs. Bergsing said the roof repairs had been
completed and the waterproofing company is to start on Wednesday. The
waterproofing company was going to bring in a sample of the color they
will be using on the front of the building for Mrs. Bergsing' s approval.
She said "Hastie Termite Company" would be starting work at the Branch.
Wurlitzer Organ: Mrs . Bergsing said the recipients of the organ were
very pleased. She said the money from the sale of the organ has been
deposited into the Trustees account for the purchase of books in memory of
Ben Hechinger.
Geac: Mrs. Bergsing said there has been an analysis going on to determine
the peak hours of usage on Geac. Trustee Mink asked if the recent disk
crash lost any information. Mr. Escoffier told her no. He further
explained that while Geac is making repairs, soft back-up can be used.
Trustee Mink said she is extremely pleased with the cooperation and
interest in the new "Reading Break" program at Burlingame High School.
She said it is very consistant with the Library' s Mission Statement. She
expressed interest in the study currently underway regarding changing the
S.M.U.H.S.D. curriculum in English, Social Studies and Science. She also
volunteered to monitor the progress of the High School Committee and to
~' keep the Board informed. She felt that the Board should be aware of the
suggested changes because they might cause a severe impact on the Library.
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Personnel: Mr. Escoffier reported that as of last Friday, Reference is
down two half time positions . He added that he has not been overwhelmed
with applications for either the Children ' s Librarian position or for
student assistants.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Letter to Superintendant of Schools Regarding "Reading Break" : Secretary
Blevins read a letter from the Trustees to Dr. Nicholas Gennaro regarding
the Reading Break. The letter was signed by President Harvey.
Letter to the Peninsula Foundation Regarding Duncan Building: Librarian
Bergsing said a letter had not yet been written to the Peninsula
Foundation. President Harvey stated that he had spoken with Ralph Kirkup
in Public Works and Mr. Kirkup is concerned about water damage in the
front of the building. He also feels a letter should be written to the
Foundation recommending the building be made watertight and immediate
action to do so take place. President Harvey said he would follow through
with a letter.
NEW BUSINESS:
Orientation of New Board Members: After lengthy discussion, it was agreed
that Mrs. Bergsing should put together a "Board Manual" for the Trustees
`.. containing everything they would need to know to enable them to serve
productively in their new positions.
President Harvey officially submitted his resignation to the Library
Board due to his appointment as City Treasurer. The Board members
accepted his resignation with deep regret.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of September 15th, 1986 was adjourned at 5: 41pm with the
next meeting scheduled for October 21st in the California Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia M. Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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