HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1978.04.18 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
April 18, 1978
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman DeMartini on the above given date at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee Hechinger, out of the country on business
Also Present: Mrs. Joy Molder, Assistant Librarian
BILLS:
Warrants in the amount of $10,020.88 and Special Funds bills totaling $1 ,823.02 were approved
for payment on a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and carried by those
Trustees present.
Vice Chairman DeMartini referred to the bills of the March 21, 1978 meeting. Due to lack of
quorum at that meeting, warrants in the amount of $8,907.12 and Special Fund bills totaling
$461.07 were formally approved for payment on a motion by Trustee Phelan, seconded by Trustee
Lynes, and carried by those Trustees present.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Discussion was held regarding the installation of theater posts, cords, and carpet at the front
door. The Librarian reported that the theater posts and cords had not arrived as of this date,
but she was still hoping that the carpet would arrive so it could be installed on Sunday.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Sam Trans bus route which stops in front of the
library being discontinued on May 1, 1978.
The Board commented on the Librarian's report of staff members who attended a number of pro-
fessional training and staff development workshops. They were impressed by the availability of
such programs from which our staff can benefit. Vice Chairman DeMartini asked Librarian
Bergsing if the staff had submitted critiques on the value of the session they attended. The
Librarian reported that the staff shared the information with their individual departments,
some written and others orally, but had not been submitting formal written reports. Librarian
Bergsing thought it was an excellent suggestion, however, and will pursue the idea for future
implementation.
NEW BUSINESS:
Roof Repairs: Librarian Bergsing distributed a draft of a request to the City Manager for
funds to repair the roof leaks in the Children's Room stack area. After some discussion,
the Librarian was authorized to proceed with the request for emergency roof repairs on a
motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and carried by those Trustees present.
Request for Use of Special Fund for Capital Outlay Items: A request for use of Special Funds
for purchase of some items of equipment was submitted with an explanation and justification.
After careful review of all items requested, the items were authorized for purchase on a motion
by Trustee Phelan, seconded by Trustee Lynes, and carried.
California Library Association Membership: The Librarian asked the Trustees present if they
wished to continue their California Library Association membership. All Trustees present
expressed their choice of not renewing their membership, but that possibly one membership
could be retained and suggested that the Chairman be contacted upon his return.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1978-79 Budget: Copies of the 1978-79 Library Budget Request were distributed and reviewed
by the Board. The recommnedations for a 25% cut back, as requested by the City Manager,
were also reviewed.
After reviewing the entire budget request and recommendations for a 25% cut back, a motion
was entertained by Vice Chairman DeMartini for approval of the budget request and cutbacks
to be submitted to the City Manager. It was moved by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee
Phelan, and carried.
Report on the meeting with Dr. Black: Librarian Bergsing reported that she and Mrs. Joan
Riordan Leach met with Dr. Black, Superintendent of the Burlingame Elementary School District,
that morning. She stated that Dr. Black was very supportive of the school district's library
program, and discussed the possibility of coordinating services between the library and schools.
She felt it was a very positive meeting and hoped that some programs could be developed so
that there would be as little duplication of service as possible.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairman DeMartini adjourned the meeting at 5:30 P.M. in memory of Mrs. Edith Cohendet.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for May 16, 1978.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia M. Bergsing ��`
Clerk of the Board
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