HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1965.12.15 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
i
- December 15, 1965
Trustees Present: Mr. Lynes, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Moody, Mr. Hechinger
Trustees Absent: Ns. DeMartini was excused on account of a previous commitment.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 17, 1965, were read and approved.
BILLS
On a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by Trustee Moody, bills in the amount of
$4,101.39 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIA;*I'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
The Librarian stated that the City Manager had received a communication from the North Burlingame
Women's Club, stating that they would like to trade their lot on Paloma for the lot on which
the Easton Lrive Branch Library is located. They stated that the lot was sold to the library
for a token payment.
The Librarian stated that the city paid $8,000 for the lot, which was a fair price in 1942.
He also stated that the Women's Club had approached the library in this matter and he believed
that they could not sell the lot and small auditorium at that time and the amount paid for the
property was eminently fair.
The Librarian said the letter stated "We are told that the library is planning to move to a
bigger site;" the City Manager requested an opinion of the Board on this subject.
After a brief discussion, Trustee Moody moved that the Board was not contemplating abandonment
or moving of the Branch Library from its present location. The motion was seconded by Trustee
Hechinger and carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Possible Library System - Composed of Municipalities but not the Counts. There was an extensive
discussion on the Martin Report "Public Library Service, Equal to the Challenge of California"
and its relation to the Spangle report on a "Library System Plan" proposed for City and County
libraries, San Mateo County, California. The Librarian stated he would attend all meetings,
both at the local level and at the Bay Area level, and would keep the Board informed of any
developments.
Cony Machine. The Librarian stated that the agent had not contacted the library ss yet.
Postaze Stamp Machine. The agent for the machine will be present at the Board meeting in February.
Letter from Board C mplimentjng Decorations. The Board suggested that a letter be sent, compli-
menting Nancy Hook on the decorations in the Children's Room.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by Trustee Hechinger, the meeting adjourned.
R ee submit ���
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board