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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.
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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.
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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