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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1971.08.17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD August 17, 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 DeMartini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan Trustees Absent: None MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of July 20, 1971, were approved and adopted. BILLS: d Bills in the amount of $3,893.75 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Phelan, seconded by Trustee DeMartini, and unanimously carried. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: The Librarian's Report was read. Trustee DeMartini asked if the work-room furnishings were temporary or permanent. The Librarian stated most of the work-room furnishings were temporary. The Librarian stated the third proposal in the Librarian's Report should read: "A ramp added at the entrance of the Library would cost $6,000.00; the present ramp at the Bellevue location would remain." CORRESPONDENCE: There was no correspndence. OLD BUSINESS: Ramp: Chairman Lynes expressed his displeasure with the first and third ramp proposals. He stated he believed either location would be an eyesore, and the rear ramp seemed to be the only logical location for the ramp because: (1) it would be more accessible for paraplegics due to its being located in the parking lot; therefore, they would not have to jump curbs nor fight traffic; (2) it would be convenient for deliveries; (3) the cost of building the ramp seems to be much less expensive. Trustee DeMartini added to Chairman Lynes statement by saying he believed children would play on the ramp, which could be dangerous. Having the ramp located in the back would keep it out of sight to some degree. Trustee DeMartini, as well as each of the other Trustees, expressed their feeling that the ramp in any other location except the rear of the new addition would be an eyesore. _2_ Chairman Lynes asked the Librarian if he could suggest a way in which the Board members might express their feelings about the ramp to the City Council in a form other than a letter. The Librarian stated another City Council Study Session would be held soon, which they could attend and state their feelings about the ramp. The Board agreed unanimously to attend the next Study Session of the City Council. Chairman Lynes requested the Board members be notified as to the date of the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee De Martini, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, George Paul Lechicl Clerk of the Board