HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1971.04.20 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
April 20, 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 pro tem.
Phelan.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee De Martini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes,
Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee Cohendet, excused; gone to Europe on Business.
Also Present: Mr. F. A. Ammerman, Secretary of the Friends of the Library.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $4,682.22 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Hechinger,
seconded by Trustee Lynes, and carried.
MINUTES:
Trustee Phelan asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes
of March 30, 1971. Trustee Phelan stated the section of the minutes dealing
with the Non-Resident Courtesy Cards did not clearly specify the qualifications
necessary for receiving courtesy cards. Therefore, the minutes on page three,
under Non-Resident Courtesy Cards should read: "...Courtesy cards are given to
people who live outside the City of Burlingame, but work within Burlingame City
boundaries...." The minutes were then approved and adopted.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's Report was read; it was particularly pointed out by the Librarian,
that the Friends of the Library paid for the printing done by Mastercraft for
Burlingame Public Library 4klcoming Brochures. The Board expressed their thanks
to Mr. Ammerman, Secretary of the Friends. The Librarian's Report was then
ordered filed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Rest-Room Tiles:
The Librarian showed the tiles selected for the floors and walls of the
rest-rooms. The Board studied the tiles. Trustee De Martini stated he felt
that it should be brought to the attention of the contractor that the wall tiles
should match the lighter tile in the floor. The rest of the Board agreed.
Interior:
The Board decided to table the discussion dealing with the Library interior
until more samples were available to them.
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Letter to the City Manager:
The Library Board' s letter to the City Manager was read. This letter listed
the Board' s recommendations for commissions. Mrs. Cohendet had previously
read this letter to each Board member. Trustee De Martini requested a copy
of the letter be placed in each of the Trustee' s binders. It was so ordered.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY:
Mr. Ammerman, secretary of the Friends, asked if there was a possibility of
including the brochures, which welcome new patrons to the Library,
into the Library Dedication invitations. There was some discussion about the
mailing list to be used for inviting people to the Dedication. Trustee De Martini
moved that the brochures be included into the invitation mailing, Trustee Lynes
seconded the motion, and it carried. The inclusion of the brochures into the
mailing list might encourage others to join the Friends.
ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Hechinger moved that the meeting be adjourned; it was seconded by
Trustee Lynes, and carried. The meeting was then declared adjourned by
Chairman pro tem. Phelan at 8:15 P. M.
Respectf� l�Submitte ,
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Geor9� Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board