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:
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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.
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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