HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1969.10.21 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
October 21, 1969
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 7:40 P. M. by Chairman Hechinger.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Lynes, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee De Martini
Trustees Absent: Trustee Cohendet, excused, in Europe; Trustee Phelan, excused, death
of, friend
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of September 15, 1969 were approved and adopted.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $5,117.78 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee De Martini,
seconded by Trustee Lynes and carried.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's report was read and ordered filed. Trustee De Martini questioned the
decline of traffic at the Branch Library, and it was the opinion of the Librarian that
the counter there does not always function properly. Chairman Hechinger asked for a
report from the Librarian on the Building Conference in Sacramento. The Librarian stated
that this was sponsored by the State Library and the C.L.A. and was a conference which
concerned itself with library buildings only; that it was quite instructive and he had
gathered information which would be of value in our building program. Chairman Hechinger
questioned the nature of the Peninsula Library Association, and was informed that it was
comprised of professional librarians from the entire Peninsula area, representing individual
libraries. Mrs. Bergsing is president this year.
COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications.
OLD BUSINESS:
San Mateo Libraries Cooperative Project: The Librarian said that there would be a
meeting this Thursday, October 23, to implement a survey on the use each library concerned
will have from other libraries. He said it will be necessary to keep a record on use of
our library by other libraries. The type and form of these records will be discussed at
the meeting. The Librarian stated the results of these records will form the basis of
the amount of compensation. Chairman Hechinger mentioned the cooperative arrangement in
the San Joaquin Valley, which is working exceptionally well. Trustee Lynes added that they
also had mobile units. Trustee De Martini, for further clarification asked if this did
not mean that if our working load was heavier, we would receive compensation in the form
of either extra work from other libraries or in money. The Librarian agreed.
Building Program: Chairman Hechinger asked about the progress ofthe architect and the
building plans. The Librarian reported that the reinforcing of the building had been
approved and that the architect could now go ahead with the rest of the plans. Trustee
DeMartini wanted to know if these plans would follow the original closely, and was in-
formed that they would basically, although there would be some changes. In reply to
another question, the Librarian said that the library definitely would not close for the
process of strengthening the structure, nor for the actual remodeling, even though there
would probably be some inconvenience. Trustee DeMartini asked what the total cost would
probably be, and the Librarian stated that was impossible to tell at the present. He went
on to say that all aspects of the library should be included in the remodeling, including
such items as repainting, and refurbishing.
Special Fund: Chairman Hechinger asked for any developments on this subject. The
Librarian stated that he was still working on revamping the administration of the fund
to the end that it was well safe-guarded, and that the only recommendations the auditor
had made so far were that two signatures should be used. Trustee Lynes remarked that the
fund should be set up to the satisfaction of the auditor and in a straight-forward and
easy to understand manner. Chairman Hechinger asked if a plan could be formulated by the
next Board meeting and the Librarian stated that it would be.
General : Trustee Lynes asked what, if any, the effect of the Vietnam Moratorium day was
on the library, and was informed that there had been no particular effect - no disturbances.
NEW BUSINESS:
Employee Resignation: The Librarian informed the Board that Miss Norma Twisselman, a
long-time employee, was resigning as of November 1. Trustee DeMartini moved that the
Board accept her resignation with regret, seconded by Trustee Lynes and Passed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Lynes moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Trustee DeMartini and passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board