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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
May 14, 2002
I. Call to Order
The meeting of May 14, 2002 was called to order by President Mary
Herman at 4:30 pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Cecile Coar, Andrew Gurthet, Mary
Herman, and Catherine McCormack
Absent: Jane Dunbar
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
III. Warrants and Special Funds
Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as
presented. M/S/C (Gurthet/McCormack)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the
April 16, 2002 meeting. M/S/C (McCormack/Gurthet)
V. Correspondence
Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed.
A. Operating Budget 2002-2003 - The City Librarian will meet
with Councilman Mike Coffey before the June 5th study session to
review and discuss the Library budget. Al Escoffier noted that the
media budget was increased due to a 41% increase in circulation
since 1998. Trustees were encouraged to attend the study
session.
VI. From the Floor
There were not any comments from the Floor.
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VII. Reports
�- A. City Librarian's Report - Al Escoffier, City Librarian,
reviewed his report highlighting the following issues.
1. Easton Branch Project Status -At the June 17, 2002
City Council meeting, the Council will be presented with a
staff report, prepared by the City Librarian, on the Easton
Branch renovation. The scope of the project will be defined.
Added features, not included in the original budget, will be
noted. i.e., ceilings, Secret Garden, terrace on Cabrillo and
fireplace. The architect, Hal Brandes, has been requested to
obtain costs for the newly added features.
2. Baker and Taylor - The Library has been awarded
$40,000 as a result of a successful class action suit against
Baker and Taylor for overcharging customers on their
product. These funds will be allocated towards the Easton
Branch renovation.
3. Easton Public Input Session - On June 8, 2002,
10:00am until noon, the architect, Hal Brandes, will present
the final conceptual design known as Plan D. Plan D is
based for the most part on Plan B. This is the plan that the
majority of the public preferred, as indicated by the tally of
the worksheets filled out by the attendees at the first public
meeting held on March Stn.
B. Volunteer Recognition Tea - The Volunteer Tea held on
April 17th was well attended by volunteers, staff, city employees
and council members.
C. Foundation Report - Sidney Poland
Kris Cannon, Mary Herman and Rochelle Yonezawa are organizing
the funding campaign for the Easton project. A targeted mailing
will be sent to possible major donors in May. Personal follow up
calls will be made in June. Contributing donors will be
acknowledged in the Foundation fall newsletter.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Patriot Act Status - The Trustees discussed the Library's
policy statement on the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act has expanded
the authority of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies with
regard to monitoring patrons' usage of the internet and e-mail.
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The City Librarian emphasized that, although the Library complies
with court orders from law enforcement agencies, inquiries to
review Library patrons' files must be referred to him or his
designate and the City Attorney before access to anyone's file shall
be permitted. Presently, Burlingame Library is the only Library in
the County to form a policy on this issue. The Library staff is now
waiting for PLS to develop its policy on the Patriot Act.
B. Status of Trustees Seminar Sacramento - Andrew
Gurthet, Mary Herman and Katie MacCormack will attend the
seminar.
C. SAB Appointment - The City Council approved Jane
Dunbar's appointment to the SAB Advisory Board.
D. Elegant Affair - The City Council approved the Foundation's
request to hold the "Elegant Affair Branches Out" at the Library on
October 19th, as well as their request to serve alcoholic beverages
during the event.
E. Easton Public Meeting - The next public meeting will be
held at the Easton Branch from 10:00am until noon on June 8th.
IX. New Business
A motion was made to approve the City Librarian's request to move
the regularly scheduled July Board meeting from July 16th to July
23rd at 4:30pm in the Library conference room. M/S/C
(McCormack/Gurthet)
X. Announcements - The Trustees discussed having a dinner to
honor Jane Dunbar for her years of service as a Trustee. It was
decided to place this matter on the agenda for the June meeting.
XI. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C (McCormack/Gurthet)
The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for
June 18, 2002 at 4:30pm in the Library Conference Room.
Respectfully Submitted
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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