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B U R L I N G A M E
P U B L I C
LIBRARY
Board of Trustees
Minutes
February 15, 2000
I. Call to Order
The meeting of February 15, 2000 was called to order by Secretary,
Cecile Coar at 4:35 pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Cecile Coar, Jane Dunbar, Mary
Herman
Absent: Jeff Berger, Mary Lou Morton
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
VII. City Attorney Report
A. Trustee Herman moved that Agenda item #7 section d. City
Attorney Report be moved to the beginning of the Agenda.
M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar)
B. Dennis Argyres, City Manager and Larry Anderson, City
Attorney discussed the City of Burlingame's Civil suit in the matter
of former library employee, Judy Gladysz. The City Manager
informed the Trustees of the progress of the case.
In the event staff should be asked questions regarding the case, the City
Attorney recommended staff respond that the District Attorney is
handling the case. The City Attorney distributed copies of the Brown
Act.
III Warrants & Special Fund
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as
presented. M/S/C (Herman/Coar)
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IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the
January 21, 2000 meeting. M/S/C/ (Herman/Dunbar)
V. Correspondence
A. Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed.
1. Resolution, Proposition 14: The City Librarian sent a
recommendation to the City Council requesting that it adopt a
resolution in support of Proposition 14. Local libraries
receiving the grants will be required to provide a 35% local
match.
a.) Information on Proposition 14 cannot be provided for
distribution in library.
b.) Passage of this act could provide necessary funding for
ADA upgrades and general renovation for Easton.
c.) Trustees can write letters to the newspapers in support of
Proposition 14 but must sign as private citizens.
VI. From the Floor (Public Comments)
None
VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report:
The City Librarian reviewed his report.
1. Easton Branch Review : A preliminary report of the Easton
Library indicates that structural defects need to be corrected.
In addition, ADA access requirements have to be met. A library
staff committee has been formed to gather information on usage
and a full report will be prepared for the Trustees by Spring.
Trustee Herman emphasized the need for further information
regarding the Easton Branch.
2. Foundation Report - Mary Herman
No Report
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3. Advocacy Workshop Report
No Report
VIII. Unfinished Business:
A. Internet Policy Revisions: The trustees reviewed the revised
policy and suggested some changes in the written presentation.
The trustees voted to approve this policy incorporating the changes
discussed. M/S/C (Dunbar/Herman).
B. Donor Recognition Report - The Trustees discussed the
designer's answers to their previous questions and concerns
regarding the concept of steel branches with engraved leaves
mechanically attached to the library staircase, as a means to honor
future donors. The possibility of using this concept on a wall was
considered. A motion was made to table the matter until a future
meeting. M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar)
IX. New Business
A. Project Read Contract: San Mateo Public has requested a
service agreement with Burlingame Public Library for the literacy
services Project Read provides to the Burlingame community. The
trustees agreed that San Mateo Library Project Read be funded by
�. Burlingame Public Library through the Duncan Trust for the year
2000 in the amount of$8,000.00. M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar)
B. CALTAC Membership Trustees were requested to fill out
CALTAC membership applications which will be sent to CALTAC
together with a check.
X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm by Secretary, Cecile Coar.
The next meeting will be held March 14, 2000 at 4:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted
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Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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