HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1969.07.15 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
JULY 15, 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 7:30 P. M. by Chairman Cohendet.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee De Martini, Trustee Phelan, Trustee Cohendet, Trustee Hechinger
Trustees Absent: Trustee Lynes
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of June 17, 1969 were read, and after some discussion concerning
the wording regarding the qualifications of the architect for the building program, were
approved and adopted.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $5,171.80 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Hechinger,
seconded by Trustee Phelan and carried.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's report was read and ordered filed.
Trustee Hechinger inquired if the Librarian thought going to the A.L.A. Convention in
Atlantic City was worthwhile and the Librarian stated that it definitely was; that some
of the meetings lasted much longer than expected, but that many more people expressed
interest. He gave facts about the convention, and in particular mentioned new systems of
checking books in and out, especially with respect to safeguards against theft. He was
impressed with the preconference building session and also with the many and detailed
displays.
The Board commented on the large gifts of records we received during June, some 200 from
R.C.A. and about $40.00 worth from an individual.
Trustee Phelan inquired why we are discarding more books than we are acquiring and the
Librarian informed her that it is by the process of judicious weeding that we save space.
COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications. Chairman Cohendet mentioned that she had sent a letter to
former Trustee Amstrup thanking him for his services to the Board.
OLD BUSINESS:
Library Cooperative Project: The Librarian reported on this and the meeting the week of
July 7. A new project request has been submitted to the State which includes the County.
Now a financial statement must be prepared and, if approved, submitted to the individual
city councils for their approval.
Budget: The Librarian informed the Board that the new fiscal year budget had not yet
been passed but might be at the next council meeting.
Library Board Committees: There was considerable discussion regarding the best ways of
organizing the Board into committees to coordinate with the City Council in the various
projects which we have in mind. The consensus of opinion was that since this is only a
5-man board it would be most feasible if the Board worked as a whole on each committee
instead of singly as individuals.
Building Program: There was general discussion on this program, particularly with regard
to the pros and cons of remodeling. Trustee DeMartini brought out the difficulties and
unforeseen expenses sometimes encountered in remodeling, and stated he felt the architect's
thinking should not be directed solely in the direction of remodeling. Trustee Hechinger
mentioned that since an architect was to be hired to make a survey we must consider the
least expensive way of meeting our needs. If it cannot be done by making modifications we
must consider a new building, and that it is agreed that we must have a man with an objective
attitude. Chairman Cohendet asked the Librarian what progress had been ma;-, and he
stated that a list of architects in the Bay Area who have done up-to-date libraries had
been submitted to the City Manager. The City Manager had contacted them, and from their
replies would choose three or four men to be interviewed by the council, possibly at the
first council meeting in August and at work study sessions, There was discussion as to
whether the Board should attend the work study sessions.
NEW BUSINESS:
Change of meeting night: The Board discussed changing the night of the monthly meeting,
but decided against it.
Trustees: It was moved by Trustee Hechinger that Trustee Cohendet be appointed Chairman
of the Board for the forthcoming year. Seconded by Trustee Phelan and unanimously passed.
Trustee DeMartini moved that Trustee Pehlan serve as Secretary of the Board during the
coming year. Trustee Hechinger seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Hechinger moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Trustee Phelan and passed.
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 P. M.
Respectfully subm ,
Geo ge Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board