HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1971.01.25 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
4; January 25, 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 Phelan, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes,
Trustee DeMartini
Also Present: Col. E. L. Norberg, Architect
Trustees Absent: None
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1970 were approved and adopted.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $4,663.14 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Hechinger
seconded by Trustee Phelan and carried.
BUILDING ADDITION:
The order of the meeting was interrupted to allow Col. E. L. Norberg, architect to pre
several special requests for the approval of the.Board. These were:
1. Removal of old sewer line near Children's Room addition and installation of
new sewer line. Additional cost $259.45.
2. Correction of wiring formerly installed in old building which according to
present inspectors does not meet code. Additional cost $404.25.
3. Move fan in present office to new location in second floor future workroom.
Additional cost $145.00.
4. Chiller on roof had only one motor. New model provides for two motors; extra
conduit and wire must be run to it. Extra cost $235.00.
5. Install tile floor instead of carpet in rear portion of basement and carpet i
other portions of basement. Extra cost to be $3,954.00 instead of previous
extra cost of $6,195.00.
6. Install mural representing "Tree of Knowledge". on mezzanine beam at a cost no
to exceed $2,500.00.
There followed considerable discussion, particularly on Item 5. Col. Norberg
explained that his basis for this change covered several factors: protection from pons
i# flooding, since this particular area of the basement has steam pipes, chiller pipes,
hot and cold water pipes; durability - the will stand up better than carpeting; and
ease of cleaning. Emphasis was on the safety factor in flooding, since this area has
pipes that other basement areas do not have.
Reaction of the Board was divided, with Trustees De Martini and Hechinger expressing th
opinion that safety from flooding was an important factor and the difference in utilit
ivy,;:
was so slight that the savings effected could well be used in a possible future
emergency. The Librarian stated that there had been very few leaks and no serious
problem with flooding during his years in the library, and that the more comfortable
atmosphere created by rugs would lead to greater patron use of the area. Trustee
Phelan felt that it might be less tiring for employees to work on carpeting than on til
and Trustee Lynes expressed the opinion that the carpeting might cut down the noise.
affer4ed„*•- Chairman Cohendet suggested that we try the tile first, and if unsuccessful, the
lrleka.A�) carpeting could be laid later.
There was discussion of the mural to be incised on the mezzanine beam, with Col. Norber
presenting a sketch of the proposed art work. The Board agreed that this would be a
beautiful and enduring addition to the atmosphere of the library, and should be done
at the proper time in the construction progress.
Trustee Hechinger moved and Trustee De Martini seconded that the Board approve Items 1,2
4 and 6. Motion carried. Trustee Lynes moved that Item 5 be tabled until the next
Board meeting. Motion carried.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's report was read and ordered filed. The death of Dennis Finney, former
Reference Librarian, was noted; and the Board made a contribution toward the floral
offering sent to his services. The Librarian informed the Board that his replacement
had not yet been found.
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspondence.
OLD BUSINESS:
Individual Membership in C.L.A.: The merits and negative aspects of individual memberE
in this organization were discussed. Trustee Hechinger moved that membership be left L
to the discretion of the individual involved. Trustee De Martini seconded the motion ar
it carried.
PUBLIC LIABILITY:
Trustee Phelan raised the question of the City's liability with regard to the person
transporting books from the Branch to the Main library. The Librarian informed the Boe
that this had been brought to the attention of both the City Clerk and the City Manager
and he had been informed that if this was questionable he would be notified. Since no
notification had been received, he believed that the Board could be assured that the
City Policy would cover the situation. Trustee Lynes suggested and the other trustees
agreed that this understanding be put in writing.
NEW BUSINESS:
Audi o-_visual equj2ment: The Librarian spoke on audio-visual aids and devices, some of
which are included in the equipment contract. Of particular interest was a cassette
recording device. This will make it possible to apy our own cassettes. The patron wi
be able to look over a list of our cassette holdings, inform the desk attendant which
title he wants, this cassette can be taken from our collection, copied on the recorder
and the copy loaned to the patron. Several years ago the Library was given a gift of
several hundred dollars to be used for equipment. This could be utilized for the cassl
recorder and cassettes. Cassettes can be purchased fully cataloged, which would save
expense. Other equipment which the Librarian thought would be desirable was a 16 mm m�
projector, another slide projector, a microfilm reader-printer, and film loops. Trust(
Lynesspoke of the practical application of film loops in the school system. The
Librarian also spoke of the possibility of loaning TV cassettes which will be on the
market soon.
Friends of the Library:
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Friends of the Library: The Board approved a request from the Friends of the Library
that one of their members be allowed to attend the Board meetings. QfnC.r�ded,0
ADJOURNMENT: thcnsen��-�
On a motion by Trustee Hechinger seconded by Trustee Lynes and carded, the meeting
adjourned at 9:00 P. M. in memory of J. Dennis Finney.
Respectfully submitted,
*G--.rau�Lehich
Clerk of the Board
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