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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1986.03.18 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES MARCH 18TH, 1986 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of March 18th, 1986 was called to order by President Nagle at 4:30pm. Trustees Present: All Trustees were present. Also Present: Mr. Albert Horn, Attorney for Duncan Trust Staff Present: Mrs. Judy Gladysz, Library Secretary Mr. Al Escoffier, Asstistant City Librarian BILLS: M/S/C (Mink/Harvey) unanimously to approve the payment of City checks in the amount of $22,369.62. M/S/C (Harvey/Blevins) unanimously to approve the payment of the Trustees Special Fund in the amount of $5,418.89. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18TH, 1986: M/S/C unanimously to approve the Minutes of the February 18th, 1986 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. INTRODUCTION OF MR. ALBERT HORN, ATTORNEY FOR THE DUNCAN TRUST: President Nagle introduced Mr. Al Horn, Attorney for the Duncan Trust to the Board members and those present. Mr. Horn explained the purpose of the Peninsula Community Foundation that was established in 1964. He explained that the Foundation was founded to evaluate the needs of the Community and to help citizens donate money to worthy causes. He further explained that the Foundation is governed by five people called the "Distribution Committee" and is presently planning to expand to a larger group. He said it was originally called the San Mateo Foundation. Mr. Horn said he had had several conversations with Mr. George Paul Lechich, past City Librarian and executor of the Duncan Will, regarding the trust for the Library. Mr. Horn said the Trust was formed by Mrs. Duncan with her main concern being the preservation of the house. He said she wanted the front of the house to remain as it had been, with the flowers, the style, etc. Mrs. Duncan also wanted to help the Library but not to replace what the City's budget pays for. Meaning she wanted the Library to be able to provide special services that might not otherwise be provided were it not for her funds. Mr. Horn said there is a good income generating from this property at the present time and the Distribution Committee has plenty of money for distribution. He further stated that in the event the Library should choose to utilize some of the building that there are leases at the present time with the two tenants and the Foundation would need to know in advance of renewing these leases should the Library care to excercise this option. The Board members were very happy that Mr. Horn could attend the meeting and clear up any misconceptions regarding the Trust. After Mr. Horn left, the Board had some discussion regarding his information. President Nagle stated that he, Mr. Horn, and the City Attorney planned to continue meeting with regard to the long-range use of the Duncan property by the Library. He hopes to have more information for the Board in April. Page 2 - Library Board of Trustees - Minutes - March 18th, 1986: CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS: Secretary Blevins read a letter from Linda Crowe, Director of PLS, thanking Mr. Escoffier for speaking at the PLS/SAB Meeting. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: The Board Members had no questions regarding the Librarians Report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Report: CALTAC Workshop - Mink, Harvey, Nagle: Trustee Mink said she was very impressed with the presentation of the speakers. Trustee Harvey and President Nagle both said the speakers were very interesting and the overall meeing was very impressive. Report: Program and Reception for Gary Strong: Mrs. Bergsing thanked all the Trustees for perfect attendance at the Reception for Gary Strong. The Trustees expressed their approval of the Reception and Forum that took place. NEW BUSINESS: Staff Changes: Mrs. Bergsing said there had been a lot of turnover in the staff and some of the public service desks are extremely short-handed at this time. She further added that the Reference Department is recruiting for two part-time librarians. Packet on Intellectual Freedom, Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives (New Year's Resolutions): Mrs. Bergsing distributed these items. P.L.S. Slide Show on Services of the System: Mrs. Bergsing showed the P.L.S. slide show on the services that the System provides. The members said it was interesting and well done. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting of March 18th, 1986, was adjourned at 5:40pm with the next Board Meeting scheduled for April 15th, 1986 at 4:30pm in the California Room. Respectfully submitted, Patricia M. Bergsing Clerk of the Board PMB/jg 3/25/86