HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1966.11.16 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
November 16, 1966
Trustees Present: Mr. Lynes, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. DeMartini, Mr. Moody, Mr. Hechinger
Trustees Absent: None
MINUTES:
The Minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1966 were read and approved.
BILLS:
On a motion by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee Lynes, bills in the amount of $4,804.45 -
were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and accepted.
OLD BUSINESS:
1 t� h Amendment. As the 16th Amendment failed to pass by a large margin, it is presumed to be
a dead issue.
Copy Machine. The Librarian stated that the copy machine would soon be paid for and that he
thought an additional one should be purchased for the Branch, as they would undoubtedly pay for
it themselves. The Board agreed that this was very feasible.
Tapestry. After considerable discussion and review of the report by Mrs. Thomas on the opinion
of the tapestry by Mrs. Stanton of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, it was decided
that the tapestry would be sold if an adequate offer was made. The Librarian stated that Mrs.
Duncan thought that she had a possible customer for the tapestry; and if not, that they would be
glad to display it in their show room. The Board agreed that this would be a good plan, as the
Ouncan's, who have been responsible for many gifts to the library, would certainly try to obtain
the best price possible. It was moved by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Mr. Hechinger, that a motion
made earlier concerning this tapestry be stricken out. This was unanimously agreed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Library Systems of Local Municipalities. The Librarian explained that several librarians of
the City libraries of the County, who have independent libraries, had met concerning the possi-
bility of forming a system based on the report which they had previously submitted to the city
managers for consideration. He stated that their first meeting consisted of revising parts of
the plan; and that the second meeting was held with the City Manager of Menlo Park, Mr. Mike
Bedwell, who will take up the revised plan with the city managers. The Librarian stated that
the city libraries have been cooperating several different ways for many years, and even without
State aid we probably could put together some sort of a cooperative group which would be of
service to each participant, especially so as local communities have complete control over it.
He stated that he would inform the Board of any further developments.
Expansion of he Building. The Librarian pointed out the inadequacies of the work areas and the
fact that they were much more congested than any other City Department, and that it certainly
was costing a considerable sum of money to operate in this fashion because of the inefficiency
in handling materials and the handicap of close proximity of all workers. He said that he
would determine what the increase would be in the overall cost to build both the extension to
the Children's Department and the extension to the main building. He stated there probably should
be some updating of the plans as these have been in existence for three years. He stated that
as the library is the most used facility of the city, and this is continuously increasing, it
certainly should be of prime importance to the city to expand the facility, especially since
our survey of the past indicated that most adults who use the library shop in the area each time
they come to the library. The Board requested that the Librarian prepare whatever materials are
necessary for the next Board meeting. These in turn may be submitted to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Mr. Moody seconded by Mr. Hechinger the meeting adjourned.
Respectfylly submi ed
GeorrPaul Lechich yt=
Clerk of the Board