HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1967.05.17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
May 17, 1967
Trustees Present: Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Hechinger, Mr. De Martini
Trustees Absent: Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Lynes
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of April 19, 1967 were read and approved.
BILLS:
On a motion by Mr. Hechinger, seconded by Mrs. Cohendet, bills in the amount of
+$1,370.27 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and accepted.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter was read from Mr. Jack R. Chappell, Burlingame School District, asking if it
would be possible to issue free non-resident student cards. After a brief discussion
in which it was brought out that this was against the Board's policy and had always
been, the Librarian was instructed to write Mr. Chappell a letter to this effect.
OLD BUSINESS
New Building Program
The Librarian submitted the individual project estimate sheets, copies of which are to go to the
Planning Commission and the City Council. Mrs. Cohendet suggested that the registration -
population comparison should be on a percentage basis, as the percentage basis is more nearly
accurate. The Librarian was instructed to add the percentage figures.
NEW BUSINESS
A.L.A. Convention
The Trustees discussed the various meetings which they might like to attend, Mr. De Martini
stating he would be on vacation at that time. The Librarian explained the amount of budget
available, and said that at the next meeting the total budget funds would be set aside.
Mr. Hechinger and Mrs. Cohendet both indicated they would attend some of the meetings.
Senate 611s 2095 and 2328
The Librarian submitted copies of the bills, and explained that the one introduced by
Assemblyman Know, No. 2095, would allow the City Council or its designated representative
to appoint the Librarian, and the officers and employees would hold their positions at the
pleasure of the appointing authority. Bill No. 2328, introduced by Assemblyman Ryan would
turn all library matters over to the City Council, and the Library Board would be advisory
only. The Librarian explained he was attempting to find out what was behind these bills,
and he contacted Councilman Crosby who, being a friend of Ryan's, should be able to determine
this. Mrs. Cohendet stated it was all the more important that some of the Trustees go to
the Convention and discuss the matter with California trustees present.
Magazines
The subject of the surplus magazines was discussed, and the decision of what to discard was
left up to the Librarian.
New Meeting Date
Mr. Hechinger stated it was very difficult for him to get here on Wednesdays and asked if
some other date would be satisfactory. Those present, after a brief telephone conversation
with Mr. Guthrie, agreed that the third Tuesday of each month would be all right, this
subject to a discussion with Mr. Lynes. It pad:. so moved by Mr. Hechinger and seconded by
Mrs. Cohendet and carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned on a motion by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Mr. Hechinger.
Respectfully Submitted,
Geor a Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
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