HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1984.12.18 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
DECEMBER 18th , 1984
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of December 18th , 1984 was called to order
at 4 : 30pm by acting President Harvey .
Trustees Present : Trustees Nagle , Blevins , Harvey .
Trustees Absent : Mink , Out 'of Town and Weatherbe , Excused
for Illness .
Staff Present : Mrs . Judy Gladysz , Library Secretary
Mr . Al Escoffier , Asst . City Librarian
BILLS:
M/S/C (Blevins , Nagle ) unanimously to approve the
payment of City checks in the amount of $ 13 , 199 .68 and Special
Fund checks in the amount of $2 ,709 .08 .
MINUTES OF THE y- EF IH ' OF NOVEMBER 20th , 1984 :
M/S/C unanimously to approve the minutes of the November
20th , 1984 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees .
CORRESPONDENCE :
Trustee Blevins read a letter to the Children ' s Librarian ,
Mrs . Joan Leach , from the Presbyterian Nursery School thanking
Joan for the Story Hour . Trustee Blevins also read a letter
from Lisa Rosenthal who is affiliated with the "Peninsula Parent
thanking Joan Leach for the time she spent in writing columns-
for the monthly publication .
LIBRARIAN ' S REPORT:
California Library Association Conference : All Trustees present
commented on how much they appreciated receiving the reports
on the Conference that the staff took the time to write . Librarian
Bergsing said next year the Conference will be before Thanksgiving
in Oakland .
Personnel : Librarian Bergsing said there are several possible
candidates for the Librarian III position . She said they hoped
to make a decision by the end of the week .
�- Staff Holiday Party : Librarian Bergsing reminded the Trustees
about the Library Holiday Party on December 19th . They responded
that they were all planning to be there .
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS :
Request for augmented conference funds of staff attending C . L.A. :
M/S/C (Nagle , Blevins ) unanimously and very graciously
approved the additional funds to reimburse the staff that had
attended the California Library Association Conference in Los
Angeles .
NEW BUSINESS:
Recognition of implementation of on-line circulation system .
There was some discussion about an "on-line" party . Acting
President Harvey suggested that matter be tabled until there
was a full Board present .
Miscellun=eous :
Librarian Bergsing reported that the allocation to Burlingame
from the State Public Library Fund had been increased from
$7 ,046 .00 last year to $17 ,469 . 00 this year . This increase
was brought about by additional funds approved for the program
by the Legislature and the Governor , and also because Burlingame
was allowed to add 2/3 of Hillsborough ' s population to increase
its per capita allocation . The law requires that funds supplement ,
but not supplant , local revenues . Mrs . Bergsing will request a
City Council approval for specific use of the money .
Assistant City Librarian , Al Escoffier , reported that Pete Nedwick
played "Santa Claus " at the Annual Children ' s Christmas Program .
He further reported that there were approximately 100 in attendance .
Librarian Bergsing presented the proofs for the plaques
for the Duncan Patio to the Board members . They all concurred
that the plaques were appropriate and done in good taste .
There was some discussion concerning Ben Hechinger ' s Will .
Trustee Nagle is going to contact the attorney( s ) to clarify
what is involved .
Librarian Bergsing said the Library Secretary , Judy Gladysz ,
is checking into an additional copy machine to help out during
tax time . She is considering all types such as 3-M , Lanier ,
Xerox , IBM , etc .
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the meeting ,
upon motion duly made , seconded and carried , the meeting adjourned
at 5 : 15pm . Respectfully submitted ,
Patricia M . Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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