HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1972.05.16 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
May 16, 1972
CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the Burlingame Library Board was held on the above given date.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Lynes.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee De Martini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes,
Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
BILLS:
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Warrants in the amount of $5,167.11 and checks from the Special Fund totaling $1,375.37
were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee Phelan and
unanimously carried.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of April 18, 1972, were approved and adopted.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Chairman Lynes stated he felt a letter of thanks should be sent to the Friends of the
Library thanking them for their help with the book sale. Trustee Hechinger moved that
a letter be sent to the Friends thanking them for their fine work; the motion was
seconded by Trustee De Martini and unanimously carried. It was unanimously agreed that
Trustee Phelan would write the Friends the letter.
Chairman Lynes stated that the children from his school were anxiously awaiting the
visits from the Library's Children's Room staff regarding the Summer Reading Club. He
stated the staff presents their program in an enjoyable way, which makes the children
really look forward to the staff's visits.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter was read from Mrs. Reginald Hamlin, which stated that the shut-in service
managed by Mary Lang was a wonderful, helpful program. The Librarian explained to the
Trustees that Mrs. Lang picks out books for the shut-ins, and delivers them personally
or via a few volunteers to the different shut-in patrons.
Trustee Phelan stated that since she was still unable to write, she wanted to personally
thank the Board for the beautiful flowers they sent her while she was ill.
Chairman Lynes stated he had received a lovely letter from Charlotte Johnson thanking
the Board for their gift and cards. He stated he would bring the letter to the next
Board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Trustees discussed the proposed rules governing City Commissions which they had
received from Mr. Charles Schwalm, City Manager. After a short discussion the Board
agreed the proposed rules were satisfactory. Chairman Lynes asked the Librarian to
notify Mr. Schwalm of their feelings.
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Trustee DeMartini stated that he had in his possession 13th century Korean pottery
which he wanted to either loan for library display or donate to the library, for
either permanent display or to sell for the library's benefit. He asked the Librarian
which idea was best for the Library. The Librarian stated he would like it, and
thanked Trustee De Martini for his generous donation.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Lynes adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitte
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board