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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1977.09.20 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES September 20, 1977 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Hechinger at 4:30 P.M. on September 20, 1977. ROLL CALL: Trustees Present: Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Cohendet Trustees Absent: Trustee Phelan (excused due to illness). Also Present: Sue Reiterman, Janice Olsen BILLS: Warrants in the amount of $8,946.52 were approved for payment on a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Lynes, and carried by those Trustees present. Special Fund bills totaling $638.56 were paid on a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Hechinger. MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of August 16, 1977 were approved and ordered filed. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Individual Fund Taxes: Trustee Cohendet asked for clarification of the change from Individual Fund Taxes to a single general fund tax as quoted in the State Librarian's September newsletter article "General City Tax Rates Clarified" and also mentioned in Councilman Irving Amstrup's budget message to the Council. Mrs. Bergsing stated that both articles referred to eliminating the dedicated-purpose tax rate. She expressed concern about how.this might affect the library at some future date. If city revenues continue to shrink in relation to expenses, it might mean that library expenditures could be cut drastically in favor of supporting other "essential" city services. The over-all needs of the City and the attitude of the Council toward adequate library services will determine the level of support for the library. Inventory: Trustee Lynes referred to the results of the inventory and discussion was held con- cerning the great loss of books and the cost of replacement. The Librarian stated that we will do a spot check of some of the sections after the security system is installed to have a comparison on losses before and after. Book Security System: Mrs. Bergsing will submit a report for decision on the selection of a book security system along with recommendations of the staff at the next Board Meeting. She also reported that she received favorable response to her inquiries about the Gaylord/Magnavox Book Security System. Refurbishing Projects: Librarian Bergsing reported that the old chandelier above the circulation desk had been rewired, cleaned and rehung. The Librarian reported that one of the decorative medallions from the old city hall building had been given to the library by Buzz Taylor, the City Electrician. An article on the gift is being prepared for the local newspaper. Librarian Bergsing discussed with the Board whether the existing nine board chairs should be reupholstered or replaced. The cost of replacement would be about $3,000. The cost to reup- holster the chairs would run approximately $1400 to $1500. After some discussion, the Board agreed to re-do the existing chairs and let Librarian Bergsing and the Friends choose a color. Library Board Minutes September 20, 1977 Page Two She pointed out to the Board the refinished bookcase that was just returned. The new board table will be ready at the beginning of October and the new bookcase will be delivered in mid October. Children's Department: Discussion was held regarding the Comic Book Program. Upon the recommendation of the Children's Librarian and Librarian Bergsing, the Board agreed that addition of service should not be initiated at this time. Service to Hillsborough: Some discussion was held on the number of registered Hillsborough borrowers for the first two months and the costs related to serving them. CORRESPONDENCE: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Establishing Change in Meeting Time: Discussion was held as to a change of time for the Library Board Meeting. All Trustees expressed that 4:30 P.M. was convenient for them. The motion was made by Trustee Cohendet and seconded by Trustee Lynes that the Library Board Meeting be changed from 5:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. A public news release will be sent regarding this change in time. Conflict of Interest Code: The Librarian reported that the City Council passed the Conflict of Interest Code and will require that all commissioners complete and submit the form as soon as possible. NEW BUSINESS: Librarian Bergsing introduced Mrs. Sue Reiterman to the Board and gave them some background regarding her work with the L.O.V.E. Outreach Project and her work in the Reference Depart- ment of the Redwood City Public Library. Mrs. Reiterman expressed that she was consciously aware of the privilege of working at the Burlingame Public Library. The Board welcomed her to the staff. Mrs. Bergsing introduced Mrs. Janice Olsen to the Board. Mrs. Olsen will be replacing Janice Quon during her maternity leave. City Changing Bank: The City of Burlingame is changing their accounts to Crocker Bank. The bank signature card was signed by all Trustees present. Gift to Burlingame Public Library: Librarian Bergsing reported that a local artist has offered a gift of a 5' X 8' mural to the library and that she and Reference Department head, Alfred Escoffier, went to view the mural. After some discussion the Board asked the Librarian to express their gratitude and regret in not being able to accept his kind offer. ADJOURNMEN: The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 P.M. with the next Board meeting scheduled for October 18, 1977, at 4:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Patricia M. Bergsing Clerk of the Board PMB:jo