HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1974.09.17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
September 17, 1974
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order by
Chairman Hechinger on the above given date at 5:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee De Martini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes,
Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Mrs. Patricia M. Bergsing, Assistant City Librarian
BILLS:
Warrants totaling $10,448.11 were paid on a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee
Cohendet, and carried. Special Fund bills in the amount of $2,461.48 were paid on a motion
by Trustee Phelan, seconded by Trustee Lynes, and carried.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of August 20, 1974, were approved and ordered filed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's Report was read and discussed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mrs. Joyce Y. Guerber of 14 Arundel Road, Burlingame, sent a letter of appreciation to the
Children's Department for the enjoyment her two daughters have had in participating in the
summer programs. Aldng with the letter, a check in the amount of $15.00 was received and
designated towards book purchase in the names of Serena and Rachel Guerber.
A letter from Miss Bernice E. Smoll, Activities Director, Burlingame Convalescent Hospital,
was received by Mrs. Mary Lang, our L.O.V.E. Project Coordinator. Miss Smoll expressed
their enjoyment in having shut-in service and film showings at the hospital.
A thank-you letter from Mr. S. H. Brash, Regional Director, for the the State of California
Franchise Tax Board, 345 Market Street, San Francisco, was received for our cooperation and
assistance in the Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance Program. The use of our Community
Room on August 6th, enabled them to assist over 110 claimants with the completion of their
forms.
Mrs. Henry Vega], Chairman, Brandeis University Women's Committee, expressed their appre-
ciation in having Mrs. Joy Molder, Reference Librarian, participate in the book review
program for their Study Group in a letter to the Library Board.
OLD BUSINESS:
Easton Drive Branch: The Librarian reported that the interior construction is approximately
half-way to completion. Lighting and fireplace fixtures have been installed. The rug and
furnishings are scheduled to arrive by the end of October. The Park Department is planning
to do some landscaping in front.
The question of having an Open House was brought to the Board by Mrs. Bergsing. All Trustees
were in agreement that upon completion of the remodeling, an Open House should be held. Mrs.
Bergsing will consult with Mrs. Miriam Dunn, Branch Librarian, and the Friends of the Library
in planning the event.
OLD BUSINESS: Continued
Chane in time of library Board meetings: Discussion was held on this item and was tabled
to the meeting of November 19, 1974.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.M. on a motion by
Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Cohendet, with the next Board meeting scheduled for
October 15, 1974.
Respectfully�,�,submitted:
sft� i
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board