HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1969.06.17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
JUNE 17, 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 7:35 P. M. by Vice-Chairman Lynes.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee De Martini, excused; Trustee Cohendet, detained on business
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of May 20, 1969 were approved and adopted.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $8,575.95 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded
by Trustee Hechinger and carried.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's Report was read and ordered filed.
Trustee Hechinger inquired about the books stored at the Corporation Yard, and upon
being informed that they were discards and gift books which would be offered at the
book sale, asked if surplus books were ever donated to the Seaman's Library or similar
organizations. The Librarian stated that in the past this had been done, particularly
to the Salvation Army, Scouts, etc., but that in recent years they had not requested
books and the practice was discontinued. Trustee Lynes commented that the Subic Bay
project was also a worthwhile recipient.
COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications.
OLD BUSINESS:
Cooperative Project: The Librarian reported on this project, stating that they had a
meeting on June 16, and the consensus of opinion among the cities was that they would
like a survey to show what probably would be the amount of useage of libraries by non-
residents. Since non-resident fees will not be charged, except in Hillsborough, this
would affect the income of the libraries. The City Managers agreed to have this survey
and have hired a man by the name of Mr. Peek to make it. The County will contribute
$1.800 toward the cost, and each library would contribute $200.00. The Librarian
discussed this with the City Manager, and it was agreed that possibly this contribution
could be taken from the Special Fund. The budget for the system, if formed, will be
$70,000 per year for two years from the State as a foundation grant. A certain amount
will be allotted to each library for purchase of books, installation of teletype, etc.
There is also an allotment of 3 or 4 cents per capita, which will continue after the
two year period. The system may balance out useage among libraries; for example, we
may use San Mateo's business section and they will use our belle lettres section.
BUDGET:
There will be a budget hearing on the 2nd of July. Our budget seems to be satisfactory
and it will not be necessary for anyone to be at the hearing. Probable approval
will be on the 7th of July Council Meeting.
BUILDING PROJECT:
The Librarian reported on the special joint meeting with the City Council on this project,
and stated that the City Manager is to select an architect for the extension who, with
the assistance of a structural engineer, will decide if the building is substantial
enough to warrant an addition, and also if it conforms to the present building code
rules.
NEW BUSINESS:
Library Board Committees: The Librarian presented the idea of having committees on
the Library Board to work more closely with the City Council on various projects.
For example, there could be a building committee, a Friends of the Library committee,
etc. In this manner the Board could be much more active than at present. Trustee
Hechinger stated ha was in favor of forming a working committee from the Board to offer
their services to the council and that he would like to be on it. In connection with
the building, he stated that it was his opinion that the consulting architect must have
the proper attitude toward retaining this building if at all possible.
The Librarian stated that the several architects who had already viewed the building
thought it would be too bad to tear it down. Trustee Lynes asked the Librarian when
an architect might be decided on, and was informed that it would probably be fairly
soon.
Friends of the Library: The Librarian said that we would try to reorganize the Friends
of the Library group sometime around the end of August; that we would contact various
people who had evidenced interest as the nucleus of the group, and he mentioned the
names of several who had volunteered. Trustee Hichinger inquired if the former Friends
of the Library had consisted mainly of heavy users of the library, and the Librarian
replied that it was not necessarily card-holders but rather people who had a lively
interest in books. Some of the things that could be accomplished by the Friends, in
addition to the book sales, would be such activities as book reviews, book teas and
readers' advisory services.
Convention: The Librarian informed the Board that he would be attending the Building
Conference and A.L.A. convention in Atlantic City June 19th through the 26th.
Trustee Hechinger moved that the meeting be adjourned; Trustee Phelan seconded. Meeting
was adjourned at 8:35 P. M.
Respectfully submi d, ,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board