HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1977.04.18 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
April 18, 1977
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Burlingame Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Lynes
at 5:07 P.M. on the above giver. date.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes,
Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Mrs. Patricia M. Bergsing, Assistant City Librarian
BILLS:
Warrants totaling $8,854.33 were paid on a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by Trustee
Phelan, and unanimously carried. There were no Special Fund Account bills to be paid this
month.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of March 15, 1977 were approved as mailed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Discussion was held in regard to the circulation statistics as shown for the period of
1959 to 1977 for the month March. Librarian Lechich prepared this chart to show the
increasing number of registered patrons during this period.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter was received from Mrs. Gretchen Warner, 3201 Monterey Street, San Mateo, expressing
her appreciation for the enjoyment she received from the Opera Lunch Programs presented last
fall.
A copy of a letter to the Wall Street Journal was received from Mrs. Mary Williams, Treasurer
of Lawren Productions, Inc., of Burlingame. Her letter expressed her comments in reference to
telephone reference service provided by New York Library, "Three cheers for our Burlingame,
California, Public Library which, for several years, has offered this service, particularly to
business firms."
OLD BUSINESS:
Hillsborough Library: It was reported that a meeting was held with the City Manager and that
Librarian Lechich recommended that we accept Hillsborough's offer of $90,000 to be divided
between Burlingame and San Mateo. Discussion was held and further developments will be reported
to the Board at the next meeting.
Book Security System: Mrs. Bergsing received information that the 3M Company was interested in
demonstrating their new system at our library and that they would like to introduce this system
to the Board at the next meeting.
Remodeling of California and Board Rooms: Mrs. Bergsing presented a bid for the purchase of
locked-case shelving to the Board. The amount of $7,373.00 was requested from the Special Fund
account. On a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by Trustee DeMartini, it was moved to accept
the bid from Library Bureau to supply the shelving.
NEW BUSINESS:
1977-1978 Preliminary Budget: The Board perused the 1977-78 Preliminary Budget which was
prepared by Mrs. Bergsing. Librarian Lechich commented that he felt she did an excellent
job in the preparation of this budget request. On a motion by Trustee DeMartini, the budget
was approved to be submitted to the City Council. Motion was seconded by Trustee Cohendet
and carried.
Assistant City Librarian: Mrs. Bergsing reported that there were three applicants for the
opening and also explained the interview procedure to the Board. The Interview Board will
consist of Mr. Don Fuller, City Librarian of Santa Clara Public Library, Mr. Lloyd Lynes,
Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, and the City Librarian. Trustee DeMartini
suggested that a grading sheet be used in the selection procedure.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 P.M. with the next Board Meeting scheduled for May 17, 1977.
Respectfully submitted,
George Pa 1 Lechich
City Librarian
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