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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
July 20, 2004
I. Call to Order
Trustee Herman called the meeting to order. Pat Toft was
welcomed to the Board of Trustees.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Mary Herman, Catherine McCormack,
Carol Rossi, Pat Toft
Trustee Absent: Dave Carr
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
(Toft/Rossi)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the June 15,
2004 meeting. M/S/C (Herman/Rossi)
V. Election of Officers
Trustee Rossi moved that the nomination of Mary Herman as
President of the Trustees for the year 2004-2005 and the
nomination of Dave Carr as Secretary of the Trustees for the year
2004 - 2005 be unanimously approved. M/S/C
(Rossi/McCormack)
VI. Correspondence and Attachments
A. State Librarian - The City Librarian advised the Trustees
that Susan Hildreth, former Director of the San Francisco Public
Library, has been selected to fill the position of State Librarian.
Dr. Kevin Starr, who previously held this position, has retired.
B. Book Spines - A decorative book spine with an inscription of
choice will be available for patrons who wish to make a $250
donation to the Easton Branch Library. The faux book spines will
be painted on the columns that mark the entrance to the children's
area.
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VIII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights of Report
1. Summer Reading Program - Summer reading has
surpassed expectations with five hundred enthusiastic
participants signed up for the three programs offered.
2. Easton Opening Day Celebration - Plans are in the
works for the Easton grand opening on October 2nd in the
afternoon. The celebration will be geared towards children
and will feature, story times, a strolling musician and
possibly the BIS Jazz band.
3. New Hours at the Main Library - Friday night closure
became effective July 1St. Hours for the Main Library are as
follows:
Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 9 PM
Friday &, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sundays 1 PM - 5 PM
B. Foundation Report - The next meeting will be held
Thursday, September 16th
1. Easton Donor Reception - Honorary Members of the
Easton Branch Campaign and donors who contributed
$1,000 or more through the 2002 Newsletter will be invited
to a reception and tour of the Easton Branch on the evening
�.. of September 30th.
2. General Information - Maryam Refahi has designed
new stationary and note cards. The next newsletter will be
mailed out mid-November 2004. The Foundation newsletter
for Fall 2003 received Honorable Mention from The American
Library Association for its creative design.
IX. Unfinished Business
A. Evans and Brown Mural - The City Librarian showed the
Trustees a sample sketch intended for the children's room
prepared by Evans & Brown. The Trustees felt that the mural
should portray characters from books that children are presently
reading. The City Librarian will arrange for a representative from
Evans and Brown to meet with the Trustees.
B. Library Budget Update - Until the state budget is passed
and the City is advised of additional funds it has to pay to the
State, the library budget stands as it was passed on June 1, 2004.
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C. Easton Renovation Update
1. The contractor plans to be finished with the building
in August. Painting of the interior began July 6th. Electrical work
and the final pour of the terra cotta surface on the front porch will
be next. Some furniture has arrived and is in storage. Shelving,
tables and chairs are expected to arrive in August and mid-
September.
2. After the contractor vacates the premises, library staff
will be heavily involved in setting up the interior and putting on the
final touches for opening day. Trustee Rossi volunteered to
coordinate volunteers to bring lunch to the staff at Easton during
this time.
X. New Business
A. New Hours for Easton Library - The Trustees unanimously
approved Trustee Rossi's motion to approve the new hours for the
Easton Branch Library through this coming fiscal year. M/S/C
(Rossi/McCormack) The hours for the Easton Branch will be as
follows:
Monday through Thursday 2 PM - 8PM
Friday 8v Saturday 2 PM - 5PM
Sundays Closed
B Potential Change of Meeting date to August 10, 2004
The Trustees decided not to change their regular meeting date of
August 17, 2004.
XI. Announcements
The Trustees suggested that staff members who receive awards
during the course of the year, should be acknowledged at the
Employee Recognition Dinner in December.
XII. Adjournment -
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30PM. M/S/C (Rossi/McCormack)
The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held
August 17, 2004 in the Library Conference Room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alfred H. Esco Fier
City Librarian
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