HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1966.01.19 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
January 19, 1966
Trustees Present: Mr. Lynes, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. DeMartini, Mr. Hechinger, Mr. Moody.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1965, were read and approved.
BILLS
On a motion by Trustee DeVlartini, seconded by Trustee Moody, bills in the amount of
$3,267.15 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The monthly financial statement was read and placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
Tapestry. The Librarian gave a full report on the Burke tapestry. The Board felt that the
Librarian should do whatever is necessary to establish its identity, value and historical
significance. The Librarian stated that an appraisal would be necessary for insurance
purposes and he would contact the proper authorities. He stated that he would submit a full
report to date, to accompany the Librarian's Report.
OLD BUSINESS
Possible Library System - Composed of Municipalities but not the County. The Librarian
explained that the various heads of libraries and city managers and some library board members
were meeting Friday morning, Jan. 21, at the San Mateo Library to discuss the possibility of
a system. Mr. Hechinger was appointed to attend the meeting.
Salary Survey. The Librarian stated that the city had instituted a salary survey conducted
by Mr. James F. Teevan of Cresap, McCormick and Paget, management consultants. The survey
is to be based upon local conditions, both in public and private business. He said that
Mr. Teevan had interviewed all of the department heads and that he felt that the survey
would be a fair one, especially so, as Mr. Teevan is a local resident.
Copy Machine. The Librarian stated that Foremans,who have the Vicomatic Copier in the
library, are going to change to Dennison's machine. He stated that he would therefore be
able to better judge whether or not we want to purchase the machine.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by Trustee Moody, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
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Geor Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board