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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
May 20, 2003
I. Call to Order
President Andrew Gurthet called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Cecile Coar, Andrew Gurthet, Catherine
McCormack, Mary Herman and Carol Rossi
Staff Present Al Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
Guests: Virginia H. Friedman, Deborah Griffith,
Stephen Hamilton, James Raftery,
Patricia M. Toft and Dennis Zell
III. Warrants and Special Funds
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants. M/S/C
(Rossi/McCormack)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the April 15, 2003
meeting. M/S/C (Herman/McCormack)
V. Correspondence and Attachments
Correspondence mailed in the Board packets was reviewed.
A. TBR Update — The Governor's new budget proposal reinstates
TBR. Burlingame Library receives $280,000 a year from this program.
However, in order to restore TBR, the Governor's proposal eliminates all
but $1 million of the Public Library Foundation program. If the proposal
passes, Burlingame Library will not receive any funding from PLF.
B. Peninsula Community Foundation Quarterly Report — The
Trustees reviewed the quarterly report. The City Librarian suggested that
the Trustees may wish to use a portion of the Duncan Trust to make up
the existing deficit that must be funded in order to complete the Easton
renovation project.
VI. From The Floor - The City Librarian requested that the candidates for the
Trustee position being vacated in June by current President Andrew
Gurthet introduce themselves.
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VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report — Highlights of Report
1 . Library Reorganization Underway — Transition of
department personnel is in progress. Barry Mills will supervise joint
divisions of Technical Services and Technical Support; Sue
Reiterman will oversee the Children's Dept. and Easton Branch.
Joan Manini will retire effective July 3rd and Vera Warrick will
change her status from full time to permanent part time at 30 hours
and will continue to do the cataloging
2. New Library Hours — The library hours will change as
follows on June 30, 2003. Main Library: 10 AM — 9 PM
Mon. — Thurs., Fri. — Sat. 10AM — 5PM, Sun. 1 PM — 5PM. Easton
Branch Hours will be 2PM — 6 PM Mon. — Thurs., 2PM — 5PM Fri.
and Sat.
3. Fines and Fees — Changes in fines and fees will become
effective July 7, 2003 throughout the PLS system. Overdue fines
for adults will increase from 20 to 25 cents per day; children's fines
will increase from 10 to 15 cents per day. Fines and fees have not
been raised for 10 years. Flyers indicating these changes will be
given to patrons at the Circulation desk beginning June 1St
4. Budget Study Session — The Study session will be held
Wednesday May 28th at 5.00pm in the Lane Room. The City
Librarian will meet with Councilwoman Kathy Baylock sometime
prior to the study session to review the Library budget. Trustees
should try to attend this session.
5. Peninsula Community Foundation — In response to the
City Librarian's request, the Peninsula Community Foundation
awarded a grant of $10,000 to the Library for collection restoration.
Trustee Rossi suggested that Sterling Sperin, President of the PCF
be invited to speak to the Library Foundation.
6. Hillsborough Contract — City Managers of Burlingame and
San Mateo have submitted a proposed contract to the Hillsborough
City Manager. Presently Burlingame residents pay $68.00 and San
Mateo residents pay $58 per capita for library service. The
proposed contract would raise Hillsborough's per capita support to
the average of PLS Libraries. Trustee McCormack suggested that
an escalation clause be included in the contract.
B. Foundation Report — Carol Rossi — The Foundation will hold their
next meeting May 22nd at 4:30pm.
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VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Legislative Day— Mary Herman, Katie McCormack — Senior
members of the legislative staff from Congressman Mullin's staff were
most helpful. Mullin's staff noted that that it is important to have library
representatives and users of library services personally come to the state
capital to voice their concerns regarding the proposed budget cuts.
B. Marble — The marble has been moved to a new location for
storage. The architects are considering using the marble for the new
fireplace at Easton.
IX. New Business - None
X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C (Herman/Coar) The next
meeting of the Library Trustees will be held June 17, 2003 at 4:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffie
City Librarian
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