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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
January 16, 2001
I. Call to Order
The meeting of January 16, 2001 was called to order by President
Cecile Coar at 4:30 pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Jeff Berger, Cecile Coar, Jane Dunbar,
Andrew Gurthet, Mary Herman
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
City Hall: Larry Anderson, City Attorney
Public: Joe Baylock
III Warrants & Special Fund
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as
presented. M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the
December 19, 2000 meeting. M/S/C (Herman/Berger)
V. Correspondence
Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed.
1. January Children's Programs - "Trunk full of Poems" is the
theme for the Childrens' January poetry month. A happy elephant
with a very large trunk is cleverly pictured on the information flyer
and January events calendar. The Trustees expressed their
appreciation to the Children's staff for producing such a creative
flyer.
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
issues.
1. 2001 Work Plan - Goals and Objectives - A draft of
goals developed by the staff including a work plan for Library
operations in 2001 has been submitted to the City Manager.
These goals will be reviewed by the City Council at the annual goal
setting session to be held on January 27, 2001.
2. Easton Library Project Status - Kathy Page has
nearly completed her Easton Library report. The City Librarian
will review her report with staff and Ms. Page will address the
Trustees on her findings at a future Trustee meeting.
3. Building Issues Updates- The new City Facilities
Maintenance Supervisor, Rob Mallick, is assisting the Library in
accomplishing maintenance goals such as: gutter cleaning,
window washing, window repair and power washing portions of the
building.
4. Gifts to the Library - The Marshall Trust has given
the Library an additional gift of approximately $25,000.
The family of a deceased Library user wishes to
establish a childrens author series for 5 years, as well as an
endowment for music purchase.
5. Personnel - Interviews for the Librarian II position are
now completed and the position will be filled within a few weeks.
B. Foundation Report -
1. Election of Officers - Officers elected at the annual
meeting on January 11th to serve for the year 2001 are as follows:
Don Roberts - President, Jane Dunbar - First Vice President, David
Carr - Second Vice President, Carol Rossi - Secretary,
Carol Mink - Treasurer.
2. New Board Members - Colman Conneely, Debbie
Grewal, Ralph Lane and Lauren Rosen were welcomed as new
members to the Foundation Board.
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3. Reception - a reception will be given February 4th to
thank Patti Bergsing, Loretta Blevins, Sheri Galvin and Dale
Perkins for their years of service to the Foundation Board and to
welcome the new Board members.
4. Elegant Affair 2001 - Jane Dunbar will Chair the
event with Stephanie Lucas as Co-Chair. The date of the event is
October 20th.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Posting - The Trustees approved the revised Posting and
Distribution of Materials Policy with the minor corrections noted by
Trustees Berger and Coar. M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar)
IX. New Business -
A. CALTAC Memberships - Trustees' memberships have been
renewed. CALTAC is holding the Northern California workshop at
the San Carlos Library February 24, 2001 The theme is
"CALIFORNIA LIBRARIES - HONORING OUR PAST AND BUILDING
OUR FUTURE. Dr. Kevin Starr, California State Librarian will give
the keynote presentation entitled "We've Only Just Begun".
Trustees Coar, Dunbar, Gurthet and Herman will attend the
workshop.
X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C
(Dunbar/Herman)
Respectfully Submitted
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Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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January 16, 2001