HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 2004.02.17 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
February 17, 2004
I. Call to Order
President Catherine McCormack called the meeting to order at
4:30pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Dave Carr, Cecile Coar, Mary Herman,
Catherine McCormack, Carol Rossi
Staff Present: Al Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
III. Warrants and Special Funds
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants. M/S/C
(Carr/Herman)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the January
20, 2004 meeting. M/S/C (Coar/Rossi)
V. Correspondence and Attachments
A. Peninsula Community Foundation - Al Escoffier, City
Librarian, will attend the investment reporting meeting for fund
holders to be held on March 11, 2004.
B. January Statistics - Trustee Rossi inquired as to the reason
there-were so many directional questions at the lower level desk.
She suggested that perhaps improved signage to assist patrons in
finding materials would reduce staff time spent on this type of
inquiries.
VI. From The Floor - None
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`- VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights of Report
1. Easton Renovation - It is possible that the maple
floor can be saved. Dry rot was found in the west wall.
2. Security Cameras - Three security cameras will be
installed in the library. Two cameras will be placed in the
main entry and one will be located on the upper level near
the fireplace. Signage will be provided to advise the patrons
that security cameras are being used.
B. Foundation Report
Book Sale- The book sale will be held Friday, February 27th
from 4:00 - 8:45pm and Saturday, February 28th from
10:00am - 4:00pm. Heidi Kenney is Chairperson of the
event.
C. Budget Review - The City Librarian reviewed the following
budget matters.
1. Proposed New Schedule- Monday - Thursday,
10:00am - 9:00pm; Friday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm,
Sunday closed.
2. Budget Reductions - Closing Sundays would reduce
the budget by $50,000 per year. An all day Friday closure
would also produce a $50,000 per year savings. Closing
weekday mornings would affect the continuance of the
children's story hour program and would not produce
sufficient savings to make it worthwhile.
3. Golden Handshakes - Golden Handshakes may be
offered to those staff who are 50 years of age, have at least 5
years of service with the City, and are in the categories
which may be affected by necessary budget cuts. Those
categories are Librarian I, II , III and Library Assistants I, II,
and III
4. Book Budget - Monetary reduction of the book budget
is $50,000 which results in 2,500 fewer titles. This is the
same reduction as last year and amounts to a total reduction
of 40% over a two year period.
5. Trustee Comments - Trustee Rossi expressed
concern about the effect of other library closures on our staff
and as to whether more staff might actually be needed due
to increased usage. Trustee Rossi also noted her preference
to remain open Sunday providing patrons with usage of the
materials on hand rather than no access at all.
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VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Workshop Opportunities - Trustee Rossi will attend the
CALTAC workshop; Trustee McCormack will attend the Workshop
for Library Supporters as well as the CALTAC event.
B. Service Highlights - The Trustees requested that City
Council members receive a copy of this document.
IX. New Business
X. Announcements
XI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm. The next meeting of the
Library Trustees will be held March 16, 2004 at 4:30pm in the
Library Conference Room. M/S/C Herman/Carr
Respectfully Submitted,
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Alred H. Escoffier
�• City Librarian
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