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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
October 11th, 1994
Call To Order:
The meeting of October 11th, 1994 was called to order by President
Robertson at 4:30pm.
Trustees Present: Cannon, Dunbar, Herman, Robertson &Taylor
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Judy Gladysz, Administrative Secretary
Others Present: Marti Knight, Burlingame Resident
Bills:
M/S/C (Herman/Taylor) unanimously to approve the payment of City and
Special Fund checks.
Minutes of the Meeting of September 20th, 1994:
The Minutes were approved as written and ordered filed.
Correspondence and Communication:
Correspondence was mailed in the Trustee packets.
Reports:
,-City Librarian's Report
There was brief discussion regarding the temporary quarters location. Trustee
Cannon said she was happy that the Trustees service priorities were being
considered, and that the "out source alternative" was not an option at this point.
She said the Library is not just a building and books, it is the staff and service that
make it so special.
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Foundation Report:
Trustee Herman gave a brief report regarding the most recent meeting of the
Foundation. She brought the Board members up to date on the progress. She said
she is very pleased with how much has been accomplished in such a short time.
System Advisory Board:
Trustee Cannon gave a report on the most recent SAB meeting she had
attended.
Unfinished Business:
Emyloyee Achievement Awards:
Trustee Dunbar said that everything was ready for the general staff meeting
on October 26th at Sam in the Community Room.
Temvora_ry Quarters:
In discussion, the Trustees agreed that the best option would be modular
structures. Trustee Cannon made a motion that based on reports and figures and
priorities, the Trustees are in support of modular structures because that alternative
best meets all of the Trustees criteria. M/S/C (Dunbar/Herman) unanimously.
New Business:
Foundation Start-Up Funds:
M/S/C (Taylor/Dunbar) unanimously, that the Trustees give the Foundation
$3,000.00 to be used as start-up funds for the Library Foundation, to be taken from
the Trustee's Special Fund.
Inventory of Design Elements:
Librarian Escoffier said that the architect asked him to identify building
design elements that should be preserved such as window pilasters, carriage lamps
etc. Any input from the Trustees would be welcome.
Holiday Schedule - 1995:
Mr. Escoffier presented the holiday schedule for 1995. There was some
discussion regarding closing at fpm on Saturday, December 23, 1995 and on
December 30th.
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