HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1978.03.21 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
March 21, 1978
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Hechinger at 4:45 P.H.
on March 21, 1978. Due to the lack of a quorum, the City Manager was consulted and authorized that
immediate business be handled by those Trustees present.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee DeMartini, called out of town on a business emergency
Trustee Lynes, business trip
Also Present: Mrs. Deanna Draper, Library Assistant II
INTRODUCTION:
The Librarian introduced Mrs. Deanna Draper to those Trustees present. Mrs. Draper is a new
employee assigned to the Technical Processing Department. Mrs. Draper told the Board about her
background and previous library experience. The Board welcomed Mrs. Draper to the staff.
BILLS:
Warrants in the amount of $8,907.12 and Special Fund bills totaling $461.07 were ordered paid
by those Trustees present.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
No discussion was held regarding the Librarian's Report.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A thank-you note was received from Mr. William Cohendet and Family for the flowers sent in sympathy
for the passing of Trustee Edith Cohendet.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Agenda for Joint Trustees Meeting: Discussion was held regarding the agenda and tentative date for
the Joint Trustees Meeting. The May 13th date was convenient for those Trustees present; and
Trustee Hechinger volunteered to serve on the planning committee.
NEW BUSINESS:
1978-1979 Library Budget: The Librarian reported that the preparation of the Library Budget for
1978-1979 is in progress and will be ready for the Board to review at their April meeting. She
also stated that in the event a property tax reform initiative passed, the City Manager has asked
that recommendations for a 25% cutback reflecting the 1977-1978 budget be submitted. Librarian
Bergsing asked if there were any suggestions from the Board.
Xerox Copying Machines: Discussion was held regarding the need for the replacement of the
two old Dennison copiers at the Main Library. The Librarian recommended that the present
Xerox copier be placed on a purchase agreement and that a second Xerox copier be put on a
lease/rental agreement. The Librarian reviewed the purchase agreement proposal with the
Trustees present. The Trustees agreed that her recommendations would provide a better service
to our library patrons and the replacement of the Dennison copiers would prove to benefit in
staff time and efficiency. Trustee Phelan suggested that the other Trustees be contacted
before final arrangements are made.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M. with the next Board meeting scheduled for April 18, 1978.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia M. Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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