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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1975.05.20 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD May 20, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order by Chairman Pro Tem Cohendet at 5:00 P.M. on the above given date. ROLL CALL: Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan Trustees Absent: Trustee Hechinger, excused, family business Also Present: Mrs. Patricia M. Bergsing, Assistant City Librarian Ms. Abby Fredrickson, Journalist, Boutique/Villager BILLS: Warrants totaling $9,309.19 were paid on a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and carried. On a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Lynes, Special Fund bills in the amount of $351.24 were ordered paid. MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of April 15, 1975 were approved as mailed. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Trustee Lynes commented on the Librarian's report on the rise in circulation at the Main and Branch libraries. The Librarian explained that the increase had much to do with the recession, the increase of use by Peninsula Library System patrons, and the remodeling of the Branch Library. CORRESPONDENCE: A letter from Mrs. Marian Kaiser, 20 Creekwood, Hillsborough, was received. She commended Mr. Warren Wickliffe, Reference Librarian, for his fine work in helping her research informa- tion on the Governor's Mansion. A thank-you letter was received from Ms. Anne Alexander, 1504 Highway Road, Burlingame, one of the authors who was invited to participate in the Author's .Festival. She stated that she had a pleasant and memorable day. The Librarian received a letter from Mrs. Deborah Smith, 1203 Howard Avenue, Burlingame. This letter was also a letter of commendation for Mr. Warren Wickliffe's conscientious work in the Reference Department. OLD BUSINESS: 1975-1976 Fiscal Year Budget: The Librarian stated that there was little to report at this time and that the City Manager has not made nay decisions on the budget standings. Spring Booksale: Mrs. Bergsing reported that the Spring Booksale was very successful and the Friends of the Library's efforts showed in that the booksale grossed over $3,000. Art In The Park: Mrs. Bergsing informed the Board that the Burlingame Recreation Department's annual Art In The Park is to be held on May 31st and June lst. The library will have a booth with information on library activities and will present a puppet show on May 31st. Library Board Minutes May 20, 1975 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: Continued American Library Association Convention: Mrs. Bergsing stated that the American Library Association Convention will be held in San Francisco at the end of June. Board members interested in attending the convention or its exhibits should contact her. NEW BUSINESS: Trustee DeMartini requested that he be excused for the meeting of June 17th. Trustee Cohendet also expressed her inability to attend. After Some discussion, the meeting date was changed to Wednesday, June 18, 1975. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.M. with the next Board meeting scheduled for June 18th, 1975. Respectfully submitted, George PDL chich Clerk of the Board GPL:jq