HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1976.04.20 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
April 20, 1976
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order by Chairman
Pro-Tem Lynes at 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 1976.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee DeMartini , Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes , Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee Cohendet, excused, business trip
Also Present: Patricia M. Bergsinq, Assistant Librarian
BILLS: Abby Fredrickson, Boutique/Villager
Warrants in the amount of $7,150.25 were paid on a motion by Trustee Phelan, seconded
by Trustee Hechinger, and carried by those Trustees present. Special Funds in the
amount of $305.21 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Phelan, seconded by Trustee
DeMartini , and carried.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of March 16, 1976 were approved and ordered filed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Discussion was held regarding the decrease in circulation for the month of March. The
Librarian explained that the 18% decrease was actually a total of about 200 books less
than March of 1975.
The Board was interested in the I .B.M. Memory typewriter which is being used in the
Cataloging Department. The Librarian explained that the typewriter was working out
very well and that it was a more efficient way of processing cards.
Discussion was held regarding the gifts from the Friends of the Library. Chairman Pro-Tem
Lynes suggested that a thank-you letter be sent to the Friends expressing their appreciation
for the additions to the library. Trustee Hechinger moved that such a letter be sent.
The motion was seconded by Trustee Phelan and carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Air Conditioning: The Librarian reported that the technician has submitted the estimates
for the modifications in the air conditioning system. The Librarian will submit the
estimate of $2,100 to $3,000 for the capital improvement budget of 1976-77.
Listing of Plant Assets: The Librarian stated that there was nothing new to report at
this time.
Library Board Minutes
April 20, 1976
Page Two
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board perused the preliminary budget to be submitted by the Librarian. Mrs. Bergsing
explained that the budget reflects salary increases that were actually approved by the
City Council in December 1975.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 P.M. with the next Board meeting scheduled for
May 18, 1976.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
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