HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1973.10.16 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
October 16, 1973
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Burlingame Library Board was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Chairman De Martini.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee De Martini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee Lynes, excused due to unavoidable business
Also Present: Mr. John Keilch, Library Assistant I, Reference Department
Mr. Keilch was introduced to the Board members present by Chairman De Martini.
BILLS:
On a motion by Chairman De Martini, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and unanimously carried,
warrants totaling $5,315.64,were ordered paid. Special fund bills totaling $93.44/were
ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and unanimously
carried by those trustees present.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of September 18, 1973, were approved and ordered filed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian stated that the parking survey was still being pursued and that his recom-
mendations will be presented to the City Council at the completion of the survey.
Trustee Cohendet asked the Librarian where the BAYA (Bay Area Young Adult Reviewers)
meeting planned for November 27th will be held. The Librarian stated that it was not
definite at this time but will possibly be held at our library.
Comments were made regarding the success of the Book Sale and the Children's Fall
Festival of Authors. Pictures of these events were distributed to the Board for their
viewing.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
Easton Drive Branch: The Librarian's report on the refurbishing of the Easton Drive
Branch was distributed to the Board. This report was prepared on a request by Mayor
Martin and will be presented at the next study session of the City Council.
Janitorial Services: The Librarian stated that he has contracted the A Day and Night
Maintenance Company for a period of 90-days beginning November 1, 1973. This company
will replace L. Rancelli and Company whose janitorial services will end on October 31, 1973.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. John Keilch was introduced to the Board members present. Mr. Keilch, who is
presently residing in Palo Alto, has been on our staff in the Reference Department
for several months on temporary status.
Trustee Phelan moved that Mr. John Keilch be appointed to the Civil Service status
of Library Assistant I effective November 1, 1973. The motion was seconded by
Trustee Cohendet and unanimously carried by those trustees present.
The Librarian suggested that the Board send a letter of acknowledgment to the Friends
of the Burlingame Public Library thanking them for the hundreds of hours dedicated
to making the book sale an outstanding success. Trustee Hechinger stated that he
would represent the Board in correspondence to the Friends.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business the meeting was then adjourned at 8:02 P.M. with
the next Board meeting scheduled for November 20, 1973.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
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