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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
April 27, 2004
I. Call to Order
Secretary Cecile Coar 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
(Herman/Carr)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the March 16,
2004 meeting. M/S/C (Rossi/Coar)
V. Correspondence and Attachments
A. Monthly Statistics - It was duly noted and corrected that
the percentage difference in the circulation grand total for March
2004, in comparison with the March 2003, total should be an
increase of 42% instead of a decrease of 42%. As of July 1St, Jan
Eustis will provide Outreach statistics.
B. Security Cameras - Two cameras have been installed in the
entry hall, one on the lower level over the desk and one on the
upper level by the fireplace. It.is hoped that the presence of the
cameras will deter vandalism, as well as unauthorized removal of
library materials. Signs have been posted to advise the patrons of
the cameras presence; audio features are not in use.
VI. From the Floor None
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VII. Reports
A. City Librarians Report - Highlights of Report
1. Easton Renovation - All exterior walls have been
reframed due to significant dry rot. The windows are
scheduled to be installed the first week of May. Trustee
Rossi suggested contacting the City regarding the physical
condition of the large Eucalyptus tree in front of the library
to determine if it could be considered a safety hazard.
2. Easton Donors - Only a few of the Easton donors
responded to the Easton construction update letter sent by
the City Librarian last month, in which he offered to e-mail
current updates on the project. Trustee Coar noted that to
her knowledge the letter had been well received.
3. Budget - The budget will go to the Council in May
and there will be a study session June 1St. Pat Harding,
Library Services Manager, will attend this meeting in Al's
absence. Three eligible staff members have expressed an
interest in the Golden Handshake.
B. Foundation Report - The next meeting will be held this
Thursday, April 29th.
1. Easton Book Collection - The Executive Board will
recommend approving $30,000 for Easton's Opening Day
Collection to the full Board at the general meeting.
2. Easton Opening - Plans are in the works for an
afternoon opening day event oriented towards families. An
earlier event will be held for major donors who supported the
Easton Campaign. Trustee Coar suggested that the Mayor of
Hillsborough and the Hillsborough City Council be invited to
attend the opening.
C Literacy Through Music- - Trustee McCormack attended
this workshop, which emphasized how music can promote
learning. Trustee McCormack recommended that the presenters of
this event, Cotton Candy Express, be invited to the library for a
children's program or the Easton opening.
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VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Evans and Brown Mural - Evans and Brown has agreed to
sketch a sample mural with the understanding that a fee of$1,000
will be charged if the library decides not to proceed with the idea of
having a permanent art work. Trustee Rossi recommended that a
sketch be viewed before a final decision is made. Trustee Coar
made a motion to proceed with the sketch and then upon
completion of the preliminary drawing make a decision as to
whether or not to proceed with the mural. M/S/C (Coar/Carr)
B. Increase Scope of Outreach Program - The City Librarian
expressed his concern regarding the expansion of the Outreach
Program due to possible staff reductions as a result of budget
deficits and recommended waiting until next year. Trustee Rossi
advised that the first step is to find volunteers as the potential
recipients of the program are already in place. Featuring the
program in the Foundation newsletter is a vehicle to inform
patrons of this service. The Trustees agreed to revisit this topic in
the future.
IX. New Business
The Trustees unanimously approved the motion to cancel their
May 18th meeting due to vacation schedules. M/S/C
(Herman/Rossi) A formal notice of the cancellation of the May
`- meeting will be sent to City Hall for posting.
X. Announcements
City Librarian, Al Escoffier, Trustees Herman and McCormack will
plan to attend the Legislative Breakfast to be held April 24, 2004.
XI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. The next meeting of the
Library Trustees will be held June 15, 2004 at 4:30pm in the
Library Conference Room. M/S/C (Carr/Herman)
Respectfully Submitted,
Alfr d H. Esc ffier
City Librarian
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