HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1972.03.21 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
March 21, 1972
CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was held on the above
given date. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Lloyd Lynes.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee DeMartini,
Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Charlotte Johnson, Councilwoman
Patricia M. Bergsing, Assistant City Librarian
Chairman Lynes introduced Charlotte Johnson. Mrs. Johnson stated that she came
to the Board meeting to express her gratitude to the Board of Trustees for the
wonderful job done regarding the Library Dedication and the Library itself. She
stated that a note could not have conveyed her feelings and pride in the Library and
the people affiliated with the Library and the Dedication (Board, Librarian, Assistant
Librarian, Staff, the Friends, etc.) as the entire event was successful. Mrs. Johnson
stated that she was aware of Mrs. Bergsing's efforts to make the dedication
ceremonies successful, and had more than succeeded in doing so. She also stated
that she saw Mr. Lechich sitting humbly during the ceremony, but that she, as well
as everyone else, knew that he was the driving force in making the building turn
out as beautifully as it has.
Trustee Hechinger expressed the Board's deep appreciation of Mrs. Johnson's hard
work during the past to help make possible the Library addition. Each member
thanked Mrs. Johnson for her thoughtfulness in coming personally to the meeting,
and also for all her hard work. Mrs. Johnson then stated she wished she could
remain for the meeting, but was unable to do so.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $7,298.87 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Hechinger
and seconded by Trustee Phelan. The motion unanimously carried.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of February 15, 1972, were approved and adopted.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's report was read. Trustee DeMartini asked the Librarian how the
progress of the finishing of the building was doing. The Librarian stated that
the workroom shelving had not arrived, but was due to any day. He stated that many
other items had not been received, and many other alterations had not yet been
completed.
Trustee Lynes asked the Librarian if the Library obtained many business oriented
books which the business district utilized. The Librarian stated that the Library
had available a small collection of business books such as STANDARD AND POORS
STOCK REPORTS which is utilized by businessmen, but that we mainly serve our business
district through utilizing the Peninsula Library System service. He stated that the
San Mateo Public Library specializes in business books, and we can, therefore, send
for the desired books. Trustee Hechinger stated he felt the library should extend
their services to the business district since they pay such high taxes. The
Librarian stated that welcome letters are mailed to each new business notifying
them of the Library's available services.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT CONTINUED:
Trustee Cohendet asked the Librarian what the "Peninsula Library System Patrons
to Date" noted in the statistics referred to. The Librarian stated that patrons
from the system who use our library often are given numbers, but those PLS patrons
who only use our library occasionally are not listed. Mrs. Bergsing added to the
Librarian's statement by saying that statistics were being kept regarding PLS
Patron use.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Budget 1972-73
The 1972-73 Budget was discussed by the Board and the Librarian. Trustee De Martini
asked what E.E.A. stood for regarding one salaried employee. The Librarian stated
that E.E.A. referred to the Federal Emergency Employment Act which subsidizes
employment of needy people. He stated that the City of Burlingame is employing
four (4) people under this act. It was in general agreement of the Board of Trustees
that the Librarian had again done an unusually good job in the working and presenting
of the budget. It was moved by Trustee De Martini that the budget as presented by
the Librarian be approved; the motion was seconded by Trustee Phelan, and unanimously
carried.
The Librarian stated that he wished to thank all of the Trustees for the lovely
gift they had presented to him on the day of the Dedication.
Trustee De Martini stated that the Board of Trustees was in agreement of approbation
in the handling of the Dedication, and stated they all felt the entire event was
successful.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully s tted,
`� Pau Lech ch
Clerk of the' Board