HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1968.02.20 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
FEBRUARY 20, 1968
Trustees Present: Chairman Hechinger, Trustee De Martini, Trustee Guthrie, Trustee
Cohendet
Trustees Absent: Trustee Lynes excused due to another commitment.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of January 16, 1968 were corrected to read, under Building
Program: "The Board, after considerable discussion in which it was brought out that
Mr. Coolidge did not submit with his proposal a statement of his qualifications, decided
that the Librarian should definitely try to find other library consultants, and he was
so instructed."
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $4,444.11 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Cohendet
seconded by Trustee De Martini.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's Report was read and ordered filed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Building Program:
The Librarian stated that he had discussed with Miss Ward, State Library Consultant, and
with Mrs. Bertha Hellam the problem of obtaining additional library consultants. Miss
Ward suggested two additional names; but on consulting with Mrs. Kellam, she stated that
she did not think that either person was qualified, and suggested two others: Roberta
Bowler, formerly Assistant City Librarian of Los Angeles Public Library and a consultant
on many buildings; and Ed Wight, Professor at the University of California and a person of
considerable experience in conducting surveys for the state and local areas. The Librarian
stated that he had contacted Mrs. Bowler, and read a letter from her saying that she had
retired and was no longer available for consulting work. He stated that Dr. Wight said he
would submit a proposal in the near future. The Librarian submitted a statement from Mr.
Coolidge of his qualifications as a building consultant. The Board felt that he was well
qualified; and the consensus was that as soon as we had received a proposal from Dr.
Wight we should contact the City Council.
Gift Book Sale:
The Librarian stated that he had a promise of a store on Burlingame Avenue for the book
sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Lions Club. As soon as a definite
commitment has been received, the date will be set, probably at the latter part of March.
NEW BUSINESS:
Board Meeting Minutes:
The Board noted the error in the minutes, and Trustee De Martini sta}ed that he felt that, as
the Librarian generally took an active part in the discussion, some oltw ompetent person
should take the minutes. The other Trustees present stated that they noted this to be
the case, and that perhaps the minutes should be more complete and the Librarian should be
left free from this duty. After some discussion, it was moved by Trustee DeMartini and
seconded by Trustee Cohendet that commencing with the next regularly scheduled Board meeting
a competent person be provided to take notes of the proceedings of the meeting, and further,
to transcribe these notes as minutes of the Board, Motion carried unanimously.
Shelving:
The Librarian stated that he had discussed with the Remington Rand salesman the problem
of shelving for the upstairs room. Mr. Maloy stated that with the additional shelving parts
that we had on hand he would be able to furnish part of the shelving at one-half price, and
he would submit a bid for the rest. The Librarian stated that on a quick calculation
he felt that the bid would be the most favorable of those received.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned on a motion by Trustee Cohendet seconded by Trustee Guthrie.
Respectfully submitted,
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George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board