HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1975.02.18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
February 18, 1975
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order by Chairman Hechinger
on the above give date at 5:13 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee DeMartini
Also Present: Mrs. Patricia M. Bergsing, Assistant City Librarian
BILLS:
Warrants in the amount of $2,796.32 were paid on a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by
Trustee Lynes, and carried. Special Fund bills totaling $377.00 were paid on a motion by
Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and carried.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of January 18, 1975, were approved as mailed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Trustee Lynes commented that the Librarian's report regarding the traffic count was very
interesting. The Librarian stated that plans are being made to re-install the traffic counter
at the Branch Library. The Board members felt that the Easton Drive Branch Open House was very
successful.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter, along with a donation of $50, was received from the Burlingame Art Society. The
Librarian stated that a thank-you note had been sent for the generous gift.
A copy of a letter from Mrs. Patricia R. Hartnett, of 2616- Hillside Drive, Burlingame, to
Mayor William J. Crosby, was brought to the attention of the Board. Mrs. Hartnett commended
the Burlingame City Council for the appropriation of funds for the renovation of the Easton
Drive Branch Library.
Another letter of praise for the remodeling of the Branch Library was received from Mrs. Charles
H. Monahan, of 2022 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame.
Mr. Lou Jones, of 511 Verano Court, San Mateo, wrote to the Librarian regarding the displaying
of pro and con literature on ballot propositions. Along with his letter, he enclosed a copy
of a new clipping showing that the San Mateo County Library offers space for those wishing to
display materials on current issues and events.
OLD BUSINESS:
Easton Drive Branch: Mrs. Bergsing showed slides of the Easton Drive Branch Open House. All
Board members present were very complimentary and thought the event was a tremendous success.
The Librarian presented blueprints of two proposals in the landscaping of the Easton Branch
grounds. These plans were drafted by the Burlingame Park Department and would be presented to
the Burlingame City Council at the next meeting. The Board was in approval of the plans.
NEW BUSINESS:
1975-1976 Budget: The Librarian stated that preparations of the 1975-1976 budget have
begun and would be presented to the Board at the next meeting.
Burlingame Bicentennial Committee: Mrs. Bergsing announced that she is a member of the
Burlingame Bicentennial Committee and encouraged the Board to submit suggestions for the
library's participation.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 P.M. with the next
Board meeting scheduled for March 18, 1975.
Respectfully submit Od,
George Paul Le ich 9
Clerk of the Board
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