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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
February 15, 2005
I. Call to Order
President Herman called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: David Carr, Mary Herman, Katie
McCormack, Carol Rossi and Pat Toft
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
(Rossi/Toft)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the'January
11, 2005 meeting. M/S/C (McCormack/Toft)
V.` Correspondence and Attachments
Correspondence and Attachments were noted.
A. Charitable Interest Survey - The Trustees decided to
respond to the survey on an individual basis.
B. Patron Request - The City Librarian will respond to a
parent's request for the Library to have a writer's workshop.
C. Media Center Statistics -The Media Center will be closing
July 1, 2005 due to operational deficits.
VI. From the Floor None
VII: Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights of Report
1. Budget - The City Librarian presented the Trustees
with an overview of the budget emphasizing that at,present
there will not be any reductions in current staff. One vacant
position will be dropped. Hours at the Main and Easton will
remain the same.
2. Material Losses - No further cuts in periodicals are
expected. Fewer-books and media titles will be offered but
more copies will be available to fill patron demand.
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3. Employee Costs - Costs for City employees have been
budgeted at 3%. This figure does not mean employees will
receive a 3 % raise; negotiations with employee bargaining
entities will occur.
4. Library Goals - Emphasis will be on more self service.
Another self check out machine will be installed at the Main
Library in March. Installation of the new integrated library
system which will replace Dynix will be up and running by
July 1, 2005.
B. Foundation Report - The Development Committee is
researching various avenues to fund library projects on a basis of
need. Collection enrichment is a priority. Other projects include
replacing the projector in Lane Room, special shelving to market
the collection and finding a way to decrease the noise level in the
Reference area.
IX. Item 9b. Tree at Easton under New Business was moved to
the next matter of discussion. Randy Schwartz, Director of Parks
and Recreation, came to discuss and answer questions regarding
the Beautification Commission's decision to remove the Eucalyptus
Tree in front of the Easton Library.
A. Beautification Commission Decision
1 Subject - Request from Public Works Dept. to
remove the Eucalyptus tree at Easton and Cabrillo Ave. due
to sewage problems caused by its location. The tree itself is
in good health and has been well maintained.
2. Alternatives to Tree Removal - a.) remove the
main root in street and pave over the area causing possible
destabilization of the tree; b) re-route Easton traffic patterns
which could negatively affect trees on opposite side of street;
c.)Change Easton to one way resulting in excessive stress on
side streets not constructed for such usage.
3. Safety Issues- Safety of pedestrians, motorists
and damage to property from falling limbs on homes were
were key issues in the Commission's decision.
B. Appeal of Commission Decision - Councilwoman
Baylock has called up the appeal on the tree removal for the
March 7th Council Meeting.
C. Trustee Action - Trustee Carr moved that the
Trustees write a letter to Council in favor of removing the
Eucalyptus tree and in support of the Beautification
Commission's decision; seconded by Trustee Rossi. The
motion carried 4-0; Trustee McCormack abstained.
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D. Statement of Support - Trustee Herman wanted the
record to show that the Library Trustees respected the time,
effort and research that the Beautification Commission
exhibited in their consideration of this matter.
E. Landscaping - Trustee Rossi suggested that after the
tree is removed the strip should be attractively landscaped.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Public Art Acceptance
1. Sub-Committee Report - Trustee Toft presented the
sub-committee's decision to place the "Boy Reading " statue
on the left side of the Children's Room entrance. The
Trustees and the City Librarian agreed with the location.
2. Acceptance of Art Object and Approval of Location
a. Trustee Carr moved that the Trustees accept the
statue donated to the Library by the friends of former Mayor
and Councilwoman Gloria Barton. M/S/C (Carr/Toft)
b. Trustee Carr moved that a recommendation be
sent to Council requesting their approval for the statue to be
placed near the wall to the left of the Children's Room
entrance. M/S/C (Carr/Toft)
C. Trustee Rossi moved that the Trustees hold a
public hearing on the proposed artwork at their March 15,
2005 meeting. M/S/C (Rossi/Carr)
IX. New Business
A. Staff Recognition Funding - The Trustees approved the
City Librarian's request to fund staff recognition awards based on
individual longevity and given 3 times a year in the amount of
$1,000. M/S/C (Rossi/Carr).
X. Announcements
A. PLS Activities - Trustee McCormack noted the following PLS
activities: March 19th System Advisory Board breakfast and April
23rd Legislative Breakfast.
B. Staff Appreciation Dinner - Trustee McCormack noted that
she contacted the Doubletree and Friday night is not available in
December. The Trustees agreed to hold the event on Sunday
December 4, 2005.
XI. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm. The next
meeting will be held March 15, 2005 in the Conference Room.
('J�sc u y mated,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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