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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 i