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B U R L I N G A M E
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LIBRARY
Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
March 20, 2001
I. Call to Order
The meeting of March 20, 2001 was called to order by President
Cecile Coar at 4:30 pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Cecile Coar, Andrew Gurthet, Mary
Herman
Trustees Absent: Jeff Berger, Jane Dunbar
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 (Herman/Gurthet)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the
February 20, 2001 meeting. M/S/C (Gurthet/Herman)
V. Correspondence
Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed.
A. Internet Access - The Trustees discussed Alameda
County Superior Court Case No. V-015266-4 Kathleen R. et al,
Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. City of Livermore, Defendant and
Respondent in which the Court held that a city is not subject to
suit for damages or an injunction for offering unrestricted access
to the Internet through computers at a public library.
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VI. From the Floor (Public Comments) None
`- VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Al Escoffier
The City Librarian reviewed his report highlighting the following
issues.
1. Budget Preparation - Preparation of the City Budget for
the fiscal year July 2001 - June 30, 2002 is in progress.
Areas targeted for increases are personnel, building
maintenance and energy costs.
2. Energy Update - Rob Mallick, has contacted Peter
Colenbrander, the electrical engineering consultant who
designed the library's lighting system. Mr. Colenbrander will
review the lighting system onsite with the intent of
determining if it is possible to conserve more energy and cut
costs. Trustee Herman requested further information on
obtaining a generator for emergency back up. Mr. Escoffier
will look into the matter.
B. Foundation Report - Mary Herman
The Foundation is looking forward to taking an active part in
the renovation of the Easton Branch in much the same role it
played in the reconstruction of the main library. Colman Connelly,
a new Foundation member has agreed to assist Mary Herman with
the annual Employment Achievement Award Dinner in December.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Easton Upgrade Project - Kathy Page and the project
committee have determined that the Easton Branch renovation will
require more construction work than originally anticipated. Library
patrons will be given the opportunity to express their views on
what services are a priority at a branch facility later in the Spring.
Kathy Page will help set up the format to gather this information.
IX. New Business -
A. Change of Two Board Meeting Dates - Trustee Herman
made a motion to accept the City Librarian's proposal that the
Board meetings in July and November be changed to the second
Tuesday of the month instead of the third Tuesday. The new dates
would be July 10th and November 13th. M/S/C
(Herman/Guerthet)
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March 20, 2001
B. Reappointments to Board - The City Librarian noted that
Trustee Berger's and Coar's terms on the Library Board will expire
June 30, 2001. The City will send each of them notification of
`- reappointment procedures before the June 301h date.
C. May 15, 2001 Trustee Meeting - President Coar advised
the Board that she would not be able to attend the May 151h
meeting but would be available May 22nd. The Board agreed to
make this an agenda item for the April 17th meeting.
X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C
(Herman,Guerthet) The next meeting of the Library Board of
Trustees will be held April 17, 2001 in the Library Conference
Room.
Respectfully Submitted
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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March 20, 2001