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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 2005.05.24 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY Burlingame Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes May 24, 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 approved the warrants. M/S/C (Carr/Rossi) IV. Minutes, The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the April 19, 2005 meeting. M/S/C (Toft/Carr) V. Correspondence and Attachments Correspondence and Attachments were noted. VI. From the Floor VII. Reports A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights of Report 1. Library Budget - The City will hold its annual budget session on June 8th in the Lane Room from 4:00-6:OOpm. Councilwoman Terry Nagel is the Council's liaison to the Library. 2. On-Line Migration - August 17th is the new scheduled date for the Triple III system to go on-line to the public. 3. Children's Summer Reading Program - The summer reading program "Super Reader, Super Hero" begins on June 20th. Paperbacks will be given to children completing the program; teen readers will receive a $15.00 gift certificate to Books, Inc. Parents are encouraged to participate in the "Read to Me" program which is specifically tailored for the younger children. All programs are underwritten by the Library Foundation. 480 Primrose Road,Burlingame,CA 940zo-4o83 Phone (650) 558-7474-Fax (650) 342-6295'Email:www.burlingamemg/library B. Foundation Report 1. Media Gift - The Foundation has purchased a new media system which was recently installed in the Lane Room. 2. Fundraising Activities a. Donor Event - In celebration of the Foundation's 10th anniversary, plans are being made for a family oriented birthday party to be held on Friday, October 7th. b. Development Committee - Informational bookmarks on the Foundation will be issued to patrons. In addition, possible ways to interact with businesses are being discussed. C. System Advisory Board - McCormack Upcoming events are as follows: 1) New employee orientation will be held September 28th 4:00pm at the PLS office; and 2) Joint meeting of Balis, PLS & SVLS on either October 15th for breakfast or October 26th for dinner. Location of the event is to be determined. D. California Cultural & Historical Endowment Grant Priorities - The City Librarian noted that the Burlingame Library did not qualify for this grant but felt the Trustees should be aware of the Grant's existence. VIII. Unfinished Business A. Status of Statue Installation - David Biggs, who hand carved the lectern given in memory of Warren Wickliffe, a long time staff member, has agreed to make the base for the statue. IX. New Business A Fund Reports Review - The Trustees reviewed the quarterly report from the Peninsula Community Foundation, as well as the Trustees Special Fund and the Revolving Fund reports. B. Election of Officers for 2005-2006 - Trustee Rossi nominated Trustee McCormack to serve as President of the Library Board of Trustees and Pat Toft to serve as Secretary of the Library Board of Trustees for the year 2005-2006. The motion unanimously carried. M/S/C (Rossi/Carr) X. Announcements A. Terms Completed - Mary Herman, who has served on the Board of Trustees for 12 years, and Carol Rossi, who has completed her three year term, expressed how much they have enjoyed their commitment to the Library. Dave Carr expressed his regrets that he was leaving the Board at this time. Library Board of Trustee Minutes May 24,2005 B. New Trustees - The City Librarian noted that the three new Trustees, to be selected by the City Council on June 6th, will be present at the June 21 st meeting. This will also be the annual joint meeting with the members of the City Council. A reception will be held after the meeting. XI. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. The next meeting will be held June 21, 2005 at 4:30pm in the Conference Room. Respectfully Submitted, Alfred H. Escoffier City Librarian Library Board of Trustee Minutes May 24,2005