HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1971.09.21 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
September 21, 1971
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 Lynes.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee De Martini, Trustee Hechinger,
Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Mr. F. A. Ammerman, Vice President of the Friends of the
Burlingame Public Library.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of August 17, 1971, were approved and adopted.
BILLS:
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Bills in the amount of $6,218.06 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee DeMartini,
seconded by Trustee Hechinger, and unanimously carried.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Chairman Lynes asked the Librarian which stacks the Librarian's Report referred
to. The Librarian stated the report referred to the recently purchased stacks.
He then showed the Trustees the difference between the correctly cut stacks and
the faulty cut stacks. The Librarian stated that because of the late delivery and
faulty condition of the stacks, major set-backs in moving and interior planning
have occurred.
The Librarian stated that at present there were two areas where the air conditioners
did not work correctly, but that repairs would be completed soon. He then
explained the air conditioners' working principle, which is air being cooled by water.
Chairman Lynes asked the Librarian when the library would be completed. The
Librarian stated the building itself would be done by October, and hopefully,
the interior would be completed in the middle of December or sooner.
Trustee Cohendet asked when the dedication would probably be held. The Librarian
stated he could not predict a completion date.
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspondence.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ramp:
The Librarian stated that Trustee Phelan and Chairman Lynes had attended the
September 1st Study Session, where they had stated their reasons for desiring the
ramp to be placed in the rear of the building. He stated that at the next
City Council meeting, a vote of three to one was cast in favor of extending the
present ramp as Col. Norberg had suggested. The members of the Board asked the
Librarian if he had any idea why the City Council had made that decision. The
Librarian stated one of the reasons could be because it would be less expensive.
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There was a great deal of discussion in regard to the disadvantages of having the
ramp in its existing location. Chairman Lynes stated the ramp would interfere
with the root structure of the tree by the present ramp, and the tree would
probably eventually die. He also stated that since the building will last over
fifty years, the additional cost would be well worth it. Trustee DeMartini
stated he felt the Board should write a second letter to the City Council stating
all the reasons why the Board members feel the ramp should be relocated. It was
unanimously agreed that Trustee Cohendet compose a letter as Trustee DeMartini
had suggested, and after approval of the Board members, send it to the City Councilmen.
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Fund Account:
The Librarian stated that the City Auditor, with the agreement of Mr. Schwalm
and Mr. White, felt the Dennison Copier account of the Special Fund should be
transferred to the City Fund. He stated the Library could still use the funds
as they have been doing, only a warrant would be issued instead of a check. The
Copier fund would not be added to the fine money nor the budget. He stated all
costs of running the copier would be extracted from this fund, which would
probably be labeled M-40 on the Budget Expenditure Report. The Librarian stated
it would probably be easier to agree to adding this fund to the City Fund.
Trustee DeMartini stated he was completely against this idea for the following
reasons: (a) The fund has never been absconded, and the Librarian has always
used it to the advantage of the Library; (b) Because of its immediate accessibility,
the Librarian has been able to use it more successfully in getting discounts on
copier paper, fluid, and furniture for the Library. (c) The Librarian was able
to pay off one Dennison machine rapidly, which enabled him to purchase an additional
two machines at a lower price.
After much discussion between the Board members, Trustee DeMartini moved the
matter be tabled until such time that the City Auditor could appear before the
Board to discuss this fund. Trustee Cohendet seconded the motion, and it was
unanimously carried.
Mr. Ammerman, Vice President of the Friends of the Library, stated that
no Friends' meetings had been held during the summer, but he hoped by the next
Board meeting he would be able to tell the Board about any future plans of the
Friends.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Cohendet, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submit
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
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