HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1973.09.18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
September 18, 1973
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Burlingame Library Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Chairman DeMartini.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Hechinger,
Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Ms. Abby Fredrickson, Journalist from the Boutique/Villager
Mrs. Judith Zingher, Librarian I, Cataloging Department
The guests were introduced to the Board members by Chairman DeMartini as each arrived.
BILLS:
On a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Phelan, and unanimously carried,
warrants totaling $6,217.10/were ordered paid, Special fund bills totaling $1,212.54;
were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Hechinger, and
unanimously carried.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of August 14, 1973, were approved as mailed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian was asked how he was going to pursue the parking problem. The Librarian
stated that he was collating his figures and would present them to the City Council when
he felt the survey was complete.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter with an attached check in the amount of $15.00 was received from the Burlingame
Art Society. A letter of acknowledgment will be sent to the Burlingame Art Society for
their generous donation.
A letter of commendation from Mrs. W. G. Livingston, 205 South Ashton Avenue, Millbrae,
California, was read. Mrs. Livingston praised the Reference Department for their
perseverence and dedication in helping her locate a book with very little information.
OLD BUSINESS:
Easton Drive Branch: Discussion was held as to the progress of the plans for the refur-
bishing of Easton Drive Branch. The Board questioned Mr. Lechich as to the limits of the
study requested by Mayor Martin; should it be solely for the Easton Drive Branch, for
Easton Drive Branch plus possibility of another facility or for the other facility alone.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mrs. Judith Zingher was introduced to the Board members and was asked several questions
about herself. Mrs. Zingher stated that she lived in Berkeley and that her husband
attended the University of California.
Trustee Cohendet moved that Mrs. Judith Zingher be appointed to the Civil Service status
of Librarian I, effective October 1, 1973. The motion was seconded by Trustee DeMartini
and unanimously carried.
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A bid for janitorial services from A-Day and Night Building Maintenance was introduced
to the Board. Discussion was held regarding our present maintenance contractor
(L. Rancelli & Co.) and the possibility of contracting another maintenance service.
The Librarian will check into the A-Day and Night Building Maintenance service further
and make his recommendation.
The Librarian informed the Board that the Friends of the Burlingame Public Library are
conducting a Book Sale to be held on October 13th and 14th; and that the City had been
consulted regarding the puppet show, concessions and entertainment being planned on the
front lawn of the Library.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business the meeting was then adjourned at 8:32 p.m. with the
next Board meeting scheduled for October 16th, 1973 at 7:30 p.m.
Resge -tfully Submitted,
George Pauh Lechich, Clerk of the Board