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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
September 19, 2000
I. Call to Order
The meeting of September 19, 2000 was called to order by
President Cecile Coar at 4:30 pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Jeff Berger, Cecile Coar, Jane
Dunbar, Mary Herman and Mary
Lou Morton
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
III Warrants & Special Fund
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as
presented. M/S/C (Morton/Herman)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the
August 21, 2000 meeting. M/S/C (Berger/Dunbar). The minutes of
the Special Meeting of September 7, 2000 regarding the Hearing on
and Consideration of Suspension of Library Privileges of Joseph
Patrick Banyasz were approved as read. M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar)
V. Correspondence
Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed. The City
Librarian commented on the following issue:
1. Parking Permits the City Council passed an Ordinance
which will allow issuance of parking permits for City Employees in
Lot A (parking structure).
VI. From the Floor (Public Comments) - None
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VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report: The City Librarian reviewed his report
highlighting the following events.
1. Time Capsule -The time capsule, sponsored by
Shinnyo-en, is located in the Children's Room. Items reflecting
the world of 2000 are being collected from the public during
September & October. The Library is also contacting teachers in
the Burlingame schools in an effort to have their students
participate in the program. It was suggested that the Trustees
place an item in the capsule, such as an old catalogue card.
2. Fall Book Sale - The Friends book sale will be held
Friday night October 6th, Saturday, October 7th and Sunday
afternoon the 81h.
3. Cultural Programs - The Library will host a slide
lecture featuring "Kingdoms of Edward Hicks" on November 2nd
and a lecture on the Anderson Graphics will be given on
November 16th. These exhibits can be visited at the Museum of
Modern Art and the Legion of Honor in San Francisco.
4. Joint Retirement Reception On October 27th - The
Library staff, friends and family will join Esther and Deanna on
Friday, October 27th from 5:00 -7:00pm to wish them well in their
new role as "retirees" and send them off on the road to "new
adventures, new lives"
5. Personnel - Interviews for the Library Services
Manager will be held September 15th. Recruitment for Circulation
Supervisor applications is open until October 2nd. Brenda Chavez
resigned her position as a part time reference librarian to accept a
position as the Mercy High School Librarian.
6. New City Manager - The City Council announced the
appointment of Jim Nantell as the new City Manager. He will
replace Dennis Argyres who is retiring in December.
B. Foundation Report -
1. Elegant Affair - Invitations will be mailed by October 1St.
2. Merger of Friends and Foundation - The ad hoc
committee will begin work on the transition in November.
3. Donations - The Foundation approved approximately
$20,000 to fund various Library programs and needed
equipment. President Coar will personally acknowledge the
Foundation's generosity.
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VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Employee Recognition Dinner - President Coar will assist
Stephanie Lucas and Mary Herman in planning this event.
B. Employee Achievement Awards - Trustees Herman and
Berger will review the staff recommendations for the awards.
IX. New Business
A. Duncan Financial Statement - President Coar requested
the Trustees review the information received from the Peninsula
Community Foundation in order that it can be discussed at the
next meeting. M/S/C (Herman/Berger)
B. Joint Retirement Party Request - The Trustees agreed to
fund the joint retirement reception for Esther and Deanna with the
added proviso that if gift donations did not reach the $400. goal,
the Board would supplement the difference. M/S/C
(Herman/Dunbar)..
C. Holiday Schedule - The Trustees accepted the Holiday
Schedule for the year 2001 including January 1st of 2002. M/S/C
(Morton/Berger)
D. Agenda Items for October Meeting
1. Microform Reader and Printer
2. Review of the Library's Internet Policy
X. Adjournment
Trustee Mary Lou Morton said her good-byes and expressed how
much she enjoyed serving on the Library Board of Trustees. Mary
Lou will be traveling for a 4 month period.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C Herman/Dunbar
The next meeting will be held October 17, 2000 at 4:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted
AlfreH. Escoffier
City Librarian
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