HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1978.09.19 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 1978
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hechinger on September 19, 1978 at 4:30pm.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Hechinger, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Weatherbe, Trustee Phelan and
Trustee Parsons.
Trustees Absent: None
Others Attending: None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW TRUSTEES:
Librarian Bergsing introduced Trustee Weatherbe and Trustee Parsons to the other Board members and
welcomed them.
BILLS:
Warrants in the amount of $6,158.63 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by
Trustee Phelan and carried. Special Fund bills totaling $432.86 were paid on a motion by Trustee
DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Phelan and carried.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the August 24, 1978 meeting were approved as written and ordered filed.
LIBRARIANS REPORT:
The Librarian's Report was discussed in conjection with the Agenda items under Unfinished and New Business.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Chairman Hechinger read a letter received from Mrs. Leo Brislin who is the Corresponding Secretary for the
North Burlingame Woman's Club. Mrs. Brislin expressed her views on behalf of the President of the Woman's
Club, Mrs. William Harper regarding the concern for the possible closing of the Easton Branch Library. It
is their feeling that the Branch should be maintained at current service levels but that Council should
not overlook the fact that the building is a "Historical Site" which once was their meeting place. Chair-
man Hechinger also read a letter from Pat Subatine who is the Social Action Committee representative for
Our Lady of Angels Church whereas she also expressed her deep concern for the closing of the Branch
Library and what an impact it would have on the community.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Budget 1978-1979: The Board was advised that Council had approved the Budget as submitted.
Easton Branch Closing: Options regarding the closing of the Easton Branch were discussed. A 1211$ cutback
in operating expenses by June 30, 1979 is the target of the City Council. If the Branch is not closed,
drastic cuts will be necessary in service hours not only at the Branch but at the Main Library as well.
Closing the Main Library on Sunday's would be necessary to maintain some service hours at the Branch.
Librarian Bergsing made it clear that she was not recommending withdrawing from Peninsula Library System,
but that membership fees has been waived for the current year. She then went on to explain the various
functions of PLS to the new Board members.
Meeting Room Fees: The City Librarian told the Board that the City Council had discussed the charging of
fees for use of the Library's meeting rooms at their study session on September 13th, 1978, and as a
result of the discussion the Library will not charge fees for the use of the California Room, nor will we
charge governmental agencies to which the City of Burlingame belongs. Librarian Bergsing was given the
authority to use her own discretion regarding the non-profit groups; but in general, we will charge them
for the use of the Community Room. If questions arise, she will bring them to the attention of the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
Citizens Committee To Study Library Budget and Easton Branch: Librarian Bergsing reported to the Board
that there had been a "Citizen's Committee" appointed by City Council to review budget figures, revenues,
options, etc., in regards to maintaining the Easton Branch. She further stated that the Committee had
until the middle of November to report their findings, and that the Council had requested that a member
of the Board should serve on the Committee. It was the consensus of the Library Board that Chairman
Hechinger should represent the Trustees. Mrs. Bergsing announced that the Committee was scheduled to
hold its first meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 1978 at 7:30 pm in the California Room.
Election of Officers: Chairman Hechinger opened the floor to nominations for officers of the Board
for 1978-1979.
Chairman: It was moved by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Phelan, that Chairman Hechinger remain
Chairman of the Board for another year. Motion was unanimously carried.
Vice President/Secretary: Chairman Hechinger moved that Trustee DeMartini also remain in the position of
Secretary for another year. The move was seconded by Trustee Phelan and carried.
Orientation of the New Trustees: Chairman Hechinger, Trustee Phelan and Trustee DeMartini, briefed the
new Trustee's on their duties as Trustees to the Library Board. Trustee Weatherbe and Trustee Parsons
have an appointment with Librarian Bergsing on Monday, September 25th, 1978 at 4:OOpm to tour the Library
and meet some of the staff. I'm sure that everyone will be most helpful and do what they can to assist
them during their orientation period.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40pm with the next meeting scheduled for October 17th, 1978.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia M. Bergsing 7�7
Clerk of the Board
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