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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1976.01.27 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD January 27, 1976 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order by Chairman Cohendet at 5:00 P.M. on the above given 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: 3 Warrants totaling $9,239.78 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Lynes, and carried. Special Fund bills in the amount of $5.28 were paid on a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and carried. MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of December 16, 1975 were approved and ordered filed. `,,LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Some discussion was held on various items of the Librarian's Report_ CORRESPONDENCE: A donation of $25.00 was received from Mr. Charles Delgado, 413 Howard Avenue, Burlingame. Mr. Delgado has made such donations in the past and a thank-you note has been sent acknowledging his gift. The Burlingame Art Society donated $75.00 to the library in appreciation for the use of the library's facilities for their monthly meetings. A thank-you letter was received from Mr. John Arnette, 1262 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame. Mr. Arnette expressed his appreciation to all the staff and volunteers who make it possible for him to receive shut-in service from our library. OLD BUSINESS: Overdue Fines: The Librarian reported that there were no further developments on this subject. Air Conditioning: Librarian Lechich stated that the technician is working on the pricing of variab,e motors and other minor changes are being designed_ Library Board Minutes January 27, 1976 Page Two OLD BUSINESS: Continued Classification and Salary Survey: The Librarian reviewed some of the errors in the survey. The City Manager has been informed of the errors and the Librarian is working on recommenda- tions for changes in the survey for the library. NEW BUSINESS: Peninsula Library System: Mrs. Bergsing was asked to give a brief report on the Peninsula Library System project in which they have applied for a grant for L.S.C.A. funds. This project is based on the Peat, Marwick and Mitchell study and suggests that the Peninsula Library System be used as the subject ofa demonstration project. This application has been submitted and April lst will be the date that we will hear if the grant has been approved. Mrs. Bergsing will report at that time.- Powers ime.Powers of the Library Board: The Librarian referred to a letter from the Burlingame City Attorney regarding the powers of the Library Board. Discussion was held and further research will be made on this subject. Listing of Plant Assets: The Librarian reported that a List of Plant Assets was received from the- City. This list was compiled by an appraisal consultant which was hired by the City to compile an inventory of the City's holdings. This inventory will take much time to sort-out and match-up to our own inventory. Raise in Price of Reserve Cards: Discussion was held and Mrs. Bergsing was asked to make a report at the next Board meeting. New Branch Librarian: Mrs. Barbara Rowe has been hired to replace Mrs. Miriam Dunn as the new Branch Librarian. Mrs. Rowe placed number one on the Civil Service examination `'list and will start on Monday, February 2, 1976. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Trustee Lynes at 6:20 P.M. The next Board meeting is scheduled for February 17, 1976. Respectfully submitted, George Paul Lechich Clerk of the Board GPL:7d