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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1970.10.19 MINUTES OF THE MEETI`JG OF THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD October 19, 1970 CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of '.he Burlingame Public Library Board was held on the above given date. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P. M. by Vice-Chairman Phelan. ROLL CALL: Trustees Present: Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee DeMartini Trustees Absent: , Trustee Cohendet (Excused) Also Present: Col. E. L. Norberg, architect; student from Mills High School, Civic Government assignment MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of September 15, 1970 were appro ,,:.,1 :-_vid -.03pted. BILLS: Bills in the amount of $5,694.94 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee DeMartini seconded by Trustee Lynes and carried. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: The Librarian's report was read and ordered filed. It was remarked that circulation again showed a modest increase over a year ago. CORRESPONDENCE: There was no correspondence. OLD BUSINESS: Purchase of Steinbeck_Property: The Librarian informed the Board that the City Council in a study session tonight will consider the addition of the Steinbeck property to the City Parking District. He said that the Friends of the Library also are interested in us'ng the property for their forthcoming Book Sale. On the last question, the Librarian while in Los Angeles next week will visit with Mr. Steinbeck, if possible, and get his opinion on this useage. Trustee DeMartini remarked that it would be excellent if this property could be converted to blacktop parking adjacent to our new addition, and the Librarian added that this probably would be done right away if the property were bought. The Librarian stated that this property had been appraised at approximately $650000 for the city and that comparatively this is not too high. There was some discussion about the large Norman tapestry belonging to the Library and whether or not it could be hung in the new addition. The Librarian stated that there would not be sufficient room and that the tapestry is still up for sale. NEW BUSINESS: Col. E. L. Norberg, architect, addressed the Board, asking for their decision on an item. This is the question of de\d oping a mural on the large beam in what will be the new main reference room. This beam will be approximately 316" in depth, and it has been suggested that the mural depict the Tree of Knowledge in intaglio and colors. In Col. Norberg's opinion this would be an interesting addition to the reference room, and he stated that if the Board desired he would get the costs on preparing the beam for the art work - the cost of forms and casts. During the discussion that followed it was suggested that possibly the decoration of the beam be made a project of the Burlingame Schools' art department. Trustee Lynes suggested that this might be taken up with Dale Perkins, director of the art department. Trustee Hechinger moved that the idea of the mural on the exposed beam be approved by the Board and that it be submitted to the City Council for consideration. Trustee De Martini seconded the motion, and it passed. Refurbishing the Library: The Librarian reported that Mr. Comey, Library'.Planning Consultant, has had people in the library to make estimates on such various things as refinishing furniture and wooden bookshelves; carpeting old library; taking doors off and redoing them; work on walls, either cleaning or painting; redoing of large doors in front by metalsmith, etc. Mr. Comey's estimate for all this work was around $85,000, of which the carpet alone would a,. ount for $18,000 to $20,000. In reply to a question from Trustee De Martini, it was brought out that the architect's original estimate for the addition was $550,000 whereas the contractor's final bid was $437,000. The original estimate did not include $50,000 for refurbishing. Trustee Hechinger moved that the Board of Trustees recommend to the City Council the additional expenditure of approximately $35,000 to refurbish certain old sections of the library, in that it will be better to do so at one time rather than later piece-meal. Trustee Lynes seconded; the motion passed. The Librarian stated that according to the contract the new portion was to have tile in the workroom, and he thought it would be better to have a rug, similar to indoor-outdoor carpeting; that it would not get as much wear as the other portions of the library and it would quiet down the noise. There was discussion, and it was suggested that the Board wait on this question until exact figures are obtained on this, especially since no floor covering will be put down before April 1, However, Col. Norberg suggested that decision be made before floor is put down, since there is a difference in flooring for tile and flooring for rug. Transportation of books from Branch library: Under the new system it will be necessary to have a messenger to transport books from the Branch to the Main Library each day. The Librarian stated that some of the cost necessary could be taken out of the library auto allowance fund. Temporary arrangements for payment include the messenger's time and 25� per trip. Trustee De Martini asked about liability involved and was informed this would be taken care of by the City Workmen's Compensation Fund. Trustee De Martini brought up the subject of teachers' collections, stating he had received several complaints that when pupils were assigned projects, sometimes all books on the subjects had been out due to teachers' collections. He suggested that the next time the Children's Department writes its annual letter to the teachers of Burlingame schools that a paragraph be included requesting the teachers that if they wish to research some particular project, not to assign it to their pupils until the books are returned to the library. ADJOURNMENT: Trustee De Martini moved that the meeting be adjourned, Trustee Hechinger seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Respectfully submitted,/ George aul Lechi h Clerk of the Board