HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1971.05.18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
May 18, 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 Cohendet.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes
Trustees Absent: Trustee Phelan; excused, `t enAd(negCled Ameri c0a`� Resro Tor l.S'lQ r(I
Convention in Los Angele s
Also Present: Mr. F.A. Ammerman, Secretary of the Library Friends.
Col. E.L. Norberg, architect.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $5,551.91 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Hechinger, Y
seconded by Trustee Lynes, and unanimously carried.
MINUTES:
Chairman Cohendet asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of April 20, 1971.
The minutes were approved and adopted.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's report was read. The Librarian explained this year's theme of the
Children's Room Reading Club, which is entitled "Travel With Books." The Board
was then shown the materials to be used in connection with the theme. They consisted
of: (1) specially designed book marks'; (2) a background designed onr the outside
similar to a suitcase, and on the inside showing pictures of traveling equipment
with spaces for the names of the books the children will read; (3) stickers to be
placed on the outside of the bacground "suitcase" representing different forms of
travel. Chairman Cohendet asked which funds provided for these materials. The
Librarian stated that each year the Lions Club pays for all the materials used for
the reading clubs.
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspondence.
OLD BUSINESS:
Building:
The Librarian stated that the stacks had finally arrived. However, the company
which was to provide the rug, has had business problems, and so far there are no
samples available for the Board to examine. Therefore, the Librarian suggested
that they meet sometime in the near future when samples are available. A date was
tentatively set for Monday, May 24, 1971, at 7:30 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Notebooks:
The Librarian asked for the Trustees' consent to remove the old records from their
notebooks preceding January, 1970, since they were becoming so unwieldy. The Board
unanimously agreed to remove these pages.
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Color of the Walls:
Col . E.L. Norberg was then asked if there was anything he wished to discuss with
the Board. Col . Norberg explained how important it was for the Board to make a
decision regarding the rug, as soon as it -is possible, because the contractors
would soon have a legitimate excuse for the construction to be finished late.
Col . Norberg then stated he disagreed with Mr. Comey' s choice of white paint for
the Library interior walls. He stated an off-white might be more appealing, as well
as more agreeable with him. The Board unanimously agreed to the off-white color.
Trustee Hechinger, along with the other Board members, told Col . Norberg how
beautiful the building was beginning to look, especially since the new addition
blended in perfectly with the old building. Col . Norberg stated he was glad to hear
they felt that way.
Absentee Trustees:
Chairman Cohendet asked if it was possible for the Librarian' s report to be included
with the minutes when mailing them out to absent Trustees. It was so ordered.
Minutes:
Trustee De Martini stated that one of the Councilmen had felt the procedure of noting
the number of pro and con votes for any measure of the Board has not been noted in
the minutes, and it might be good to do so in the future. It was agreed that the
minutes shall now include pro and con votes.
Friends of the Library:
Mr. Ammerman was recognized by the Board. He asked if the Board had received
the Friends' Newsletter. The Board all agreed that they had received it, and felt
it was extremely informative. Mr. Ammerman stated the Friends hoped they could work
with other Library Friends, particularly with timing books sales, etc. He also
pointed out that Mrs. Bergsing had been receiving many phone calls from Friends,
offering to help move library books and materials when the time arrives. The
Librarian stated the move will be done progressively, starting in one area at a
time. Hopefully, moving will begin during the end of August or the beginning of
September.
ADJOURNMENT:
Upon a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Hechinger, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. to take a tour of the new addition.
Respectfully submitted
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board