HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1980.09.16 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 16th, 1980
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of September 16th, 1980 was called to order by Chairman Nagle at 4:30pm.
ROLL CALL: Trustees Present: Chairman Nagle, Trustee Fricke, Trustee Weatherbe
Trustees Absent: Trustee Hechinger, excused for vacation; Trustee Parsons excused
for illness.
Also Present: Mrs. Kristine Cannon, Representing A.A.U.W.
Mrs. Joy Molder, Assistant City Librarian
BILLS: Checks in the amount of $9,503.48 were ordered paid on a motion made by Chairman Nagle,
seconded by Trustee Fricke and carried. Special Fund checks in the amount of $1,093.30
were paid on a motion made by Trustee Fricke, seconded by Trustee Weatherbe and carried.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 19th, 1980: Minutes were approved as written and ordered filed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Librarian Bergsing reported to the Board that she and Chairman Nagle had attended
the City Council's Study Session on August 20th and that an additional $4,000.00 was
allowed for the book budget, but no additional hours had been approved for the Easton
Drive Branch. Chairman Nagle gave a report of the meeting. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Bergsing reported that the Burlingame City Council approved the Hillsborough Contract
at their meeting the night before. There was discussion of the financial provisions in
the contract, and on possible increased funds from the State if the Governor signs SB 958.
The City has still not received all of the necessary insurance information for the smoke
detection work to begin, but it shouldn't be long now.
The joint meeting with City Council and the Library Board members has a firm date of
November 15th. Librarian Bergsing said they would probably be meeting at Summerfields
in Burlingame's Ramada Inn, but she would definitely let them know in plenty of time.
Regarding the foundation repairs, Chairman Nagle questioned whether or not the City
Engineering Department was definitely going to install a sump pump to control the leakage
near the Community Room. Mrs. Bergsing assured him that they were working on the project
and that it would be installed as soon as possible; hopefully before the rains start.
Chairman Nagle inquired about the art prints and expressed thanks to the Friends for the
purchase of the art prints for the Library.
CORRESPONDENCE: Chairman Nalge read a letter to Mr. Escoffier from Chris Faltis, instructor at the Catholic
Social Service of San Mateo County, thanking him and the Reference Department staff for
a thorough introduction to the services of the Burlingame Library.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Agreement with Burlingame's Historical Society: Librarian Bergsing reported that she
had given a copy of the License Agreement to Martha Rosman of the Historical Society, but
that the entire matter should be tabled for the moment. Ms. Rosman had informed her that
the San Mateo Foundation had turned down the Society's request for funds to purchase the
cabinets and hire a librarian or archivist to catalog their materials. The San Mateo
Foundation in refusing the funds suggested that the collection should be housed at the
San Mateo County Museum. Therefore, the Board of the Historical Society will have to
meet and decide what to do next. Mrs. Bergsing suggested that the Library Board not take
any action until dontact again by the Society. The Board members agreed.
Distribution of Additional Materials on Automated Circulation: Librarian Bergsing
distributed some additional informatin on automated circulation, as well as the P.L.S.
Newsletter, and The Clarion, the C.L.A. newsletter on library funding. She explained
that she was working on a comprehensive report for them on the subject of automated
circulation which she hoped to have ready by the October Board meeting.
She further explained that Bro-dart had notified the Library that there would be a 20%
re-stocking charge in addition to freight and handling charges. She said their catalog
states clearly that there is a $5.00 re-stocking charge. After consulting with Jerry
Coleman, Mrs. Bergsing notified Bro-Dart that Burlingame Library would pay the $5.00, plus
the freight charges and nothing more. So far, the Lbirary has received no reply.
NEW BUSINESS: Mrs. Bergsing told the Board members that SB958 had passed both hoses of the legislature
and was now on the Governor's desk for a signature. SB958 provides state funding for
base level support of public libraries in California. The impact on Burlingame would be
$1.10 per capita. There was discussion about whether or not Burlingame would receive
funds for serving Hillsborough residents. Mrs. Bergsing replied that issue would have
to be resolved. She said that the Hillsborough City Manager was aware of the legislation
and had already raised the question. The Governor has until September 30th to sign or
veto the bill.
There was discussion about who would have control of the approximately $25,000.00
that would be distributed to Burlingame; how the money could or should be spent; and
what were the strings attached from the State.
Mrs. Bergsing stated that Gary Strong had been appointed to the position of State
Librarian. He was Assistant State Librarian for the State of Washington. In general,
the library communigty in the State seems pleased with his appointment. Discussion
followed.
Mrs. Cannon stated how pleased she was to receive the Library's Annual Report in the
recreation brochure. She thought it was an excellent idea, very w6ll presented. She
also wanted to know how the Library handled gifts for the Library, namely money gifts.
Mrs. Bergsing explained to her that the money goes into the special fund account and
books are bought and paid for out of the fund. Mrs. Cannon said that she felt comfortable
with that and as soon as the City issues her a check for her refund on her taxes, she
is going to present it to the Library as a gift.
Chairman Nagle requested that the minutes show that there was a 28.79% increase in the
July 1980 Branch circulation figures and that there was a 11.20% increase in the August
1980 circulation figures, compared to last years statistics.
A new meeting time for the Board meetings was tabled until everyone is present next month.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm with the next meeting scheduled for October 21st, 1980
at 4:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia M. Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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