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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1973.07.17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD July 17, 1973 CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order on the above given date at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Phelan. ROLL CALL: Trustees Present: Trustee DaMartini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan Trustees Absent: Trustee Cohendet, excused due to unavoidable business Also Present: Bob Piombo, Journalist from the LEADER BILLS: On a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee De Martini and unanimously carried by those Trustees present, warrants totaling $9,939.42 were ordered paid. On a motion by Trustee De Martini, seconded by Trustee Hechinger, and unanimously carried by those Trustees present, Special fund bills totaling $1,162.69ewere ordered paid. MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of June 19, 1973, were approved as mailed. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: ., The Librarian stated that he had gone to Costers in the City that very morning to find the Circulation desk has been stripped only with the rest of the work yet to be completed. He stated Costers has had a great deal of personnel difficulty, but he hoped the desk would be completed at an early date. The Librarian stated he found the number two compressor of the air conditioner not working, and a call had been made to get a repairman down the next day. Trustee DeMartini stated he could not understand why there has been oneproblem after another with the air conditioner, and he questioned the quality of the air conditioner and repairmen. The Librarian stated that the problem seems to be faulty engineering. Chairman Phelan asked if the Librarian could explain more about the survey to be taken. The Librarian stated that a survey sheet will be handed out at the main desk to patrons. Questions asking whether they plan to shop in the area, etc., will be on the survey, in order to find out what extend the Library is used in conjunction with shopping. CORRESPONDENCE: A letter was read from Ann S. Parsons, Administrator of the Burlingame Convalescent Hospital regarding the help of the shut-in service. A letter was read from S.H. Brash, Regional Director of the Northern Region of the State of California Franchise Tax Board thanking the Librarian and staff members for their help and the use of the Community Room on July 9th, in which they assisted 200 Senior Citizens with the completion of their tax forms. A letter was read from Virginia H. Barrett, Activity Director of the Hillhaven Convalescent Hospital regarding the advantages of the shut-in service. OLD BUSINESS: Easton Drive Branch: The Librarian stated that they have continued to work on the Branch Library plans. He stated a great deal of weeding must be done before the decorating beings. He also stated that he had contacted decorators and two painting companies for estimates. -2- At this point the Board noticed the children who had attended the Bedtime storyhour walk passed the California Room, many of which had their bedtime attire on. They asked the Librarian what the children were doing. The Librarian stated that during the summer months a Bedtime Storyhour is held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in which the children are invited to attend in their bedtime clothes. The Board asked who gave the bedtime storyhour. The Librarian stated that Mrs. Dunn and Miss Riordan share the responsibility of the storyhour. The Board asked if Mrs. Dunn might be able to come up to the meeting for a moment. Mrs. Dunn arrived at the meeting. The Board conversed with her about the storyhour and commended her on the wonderful job she and Miss Riordan were doing. She showed the Board the books she had read to the children at this storyhour and thanked the Board. The Board members stated they felt more publicity should be done regarding this storyhour. The Librarian was asked to get a photograph and more publicity regarding this storyhour. Trustee DeMartini stated he felt Mrs. Dunn and Miss Riordan should be formally commended by a letter from the Board. Trustee Hechinger stated that he would draft the letter. NEW BUSINESS: Trustee DeMartini stated he had some business to discuss with the Board. He handed three books to the Librarian stating they were gifts from Mrs. DeMartini from the Estate of Mrs. G. Z. Nehls. The Librarian thanked him. Trustee DeMartini stated that while he was in Hawaii he visited the Library there and spoke with the Assistant Librarian who stated that due to summer reruns on T.V., circulation had blossomed. Trustee DeMartini asked if it would be possible for the Board meeting to be changed to August 14th, since he would be out of town on August 21st. It was moved by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Hechinger and carried by those Trustees present, that the Board meeting be changed to August 14th. Chairman Phelan suggested that postcards be sent out this time to remind the Trustees of the change in date. The Librarian stated that Mayor Martin should also be contacted since he had planned to attend the next meeting. Election of Officers: Chairman Phelan stated that it was again time for the Election of new officers for the Board of Trustees. Chairman: It was moved by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee Lynes, and unanimously carried by those Trustees present, that Trustee DeMartini be the new Chairman of the Board. Vice-Chairman/Secretary: It was moved by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Hechinger, that Trustee Lynes be the Vice-Chairman/Secretary for the coming year. This motion was unanimously carried by those Trustees present. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business the meeting was then adjourned at 8:30 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for August 14, 1973. Res ctfully submitt , ✓(/j/// GeorgPaul Lechich Clerk of the Board l f