HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1984.06.19 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
JUNE 19th, 1984
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of June 19th, 1984 was called to order at 4:30pm
by President Parsons.
Trustees Present: Trustees Parsons, Nagle, Harvey
and Weatherbe
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Mrs. Joy Molder, Asst. City Librarian
Mrs. Judy Gladysz, Library Secretary
BILLS:
City checks in the amount of $24,416.23, and Special
Fund checks in the amount of $1 ,640.64, were approved to be
paid on a motion made by Trustee Kriloff, seconded by Trustee.
Weatherbe, and carried.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 15th, 1984:
The Minutes of May 15th, 1984 were approved as written
and ordered filed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
All correspondence was included in the Board packets which
were mailed.
LIBRARIAN'S ;r! PORT:
Budget 1984-1985: Librarian Bergsing reported that the Budget
for the new fiscal year had been approved at the Council meeting
on June 18th.
Staffing Changes: Librarian Bergsing announced that the two
positions that were open because of the resignation of Pamela
Stamnes had been filled. The vacancy at the Branch Library has
been filled by Reference Librarian , Cathy Somerton, and the vacancy
for the Volunteer Coordinator has been filled by Library Assistant
Barbara Lazarus. She also reported that Barbara Rowe, Reference
Librarian who has been on leave for the past 90 days, has tendered
her resignation to continue caring for her Mother in Texas.
Pat Harding, Reference Librarian gave birth to a 7 pound 121/2 ounce
baby girl on Monday, June 18th.
Request to the Duncan Trust: Mrs. Bergsing reported that the Penin-
sula Community Foundation approved the request for funds to purchase
microcomputers and other mi. - ,ellaneous equipment.
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P.L.S. Retreat: Librarian Bergsing said the P.L.S. Retreat that
she had attended was very interesting and worthwhile. She distributed
a list of Burlingame Public Library interest and concerns for long-range
planning puposes.
Children's Reading Program: Librarian Bergsing showed the Summer Reading
Club certificates , etc. , to the Board members. She explained that
this year's theme is "Go For The Gold" in keeping with the Olympics.
She also said that this year they have started something new for
the pre-schoolers, a "Good Listener" award. She said the Children's
Librarian reported the program is quite popular.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS :
Duncan Patio Project: Trustee Harvey reported that the original
General Contractor, Frank Hunter, had been terminated from the job
and there has been a list made of items needed to complete the project.
He said he feels it is the Board's responsibility to pay any and
all bills incurred after the termination of the General Contractor
and that a new Contractor, Mr. Gerald Chapman, is going to submit
a bid, "not-to-exceed" before proceeding to complete the job.
He further reported that two stop notices from sub-contractors
that Mr. Hunter had hired, had been filed against the project. Trustee
Nagle commented that the stop notices had not been filed properly
and were no threat.
Trustee Harvey gave a breakdown of costs involved to finish
the patio project and there was some discussion. The Board members
expressed their gratitude to Trustee Harvey for taking the time to
get involved with the matter.
NEW BUSINESS:
Farewell Luncheon for Barbara , Joy and Pam : Librarian
Bergsing announced that the farewell luncheon for Barbara ,
Joy and Pam would take place on Thursday , June 28th ,
1984 , at 12 :00 . Trustee Kriloff had previously made
arrangements to have the luncheon on his friend ' s yacht .
Everyone agreed to meet at the Library and caravan over
to the yacht club .
Miscellaneous : Trustee Nagle suggested a breakfast
or luncheon together with the Library Board members and
members of City Council . Trustee Weatherbe volunteered
to chair a Champagne Brunch for everyone as soon as the
Duncan Patio is complete . Trustees Kriloff and Harvey
thought it would be nice to host a .bar-b-que . Some discusssion
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Trustees Kriloff and Harvey thought it would be nice
to host a bar-b-que . Some discussion followed .
Trustee Parsons noted the increase in the Circulatin
statistics at the Easton Drive Branch Library .
Trustee Parsons said she thoroughly enjoyed her
terms as a Commissioner . All of the Trustees said they
had enjoyed working with her and would miss her. They
urged her to come back for visits .
ADJOURNMENT :
The meeting was adjourned at 5 : 17pm with the next
meeting set for July 17th , 1984 , at 4 :30pm in the California
Room .
Respectfully submitted ,
Patricia M . Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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