HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1965.03.24 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
' March 24, 1965
Trustees Present: Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Moody, Mr. Lynes, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. DeMartini.
Trustees Absent: None.
A visitor requested a hearing on the subject of magazines not taken by the library.
The President requested him to state his name and address. He stated that he was Al Halterman and not
a resident of Burlingame. The President requested him to appear at the next Board meeting and bring
a resident of Burlingame to state his position. Mr. Halterman stated that he would do this and left.
A brief discussion ensued.in which it was brought out that the Librarian had been granted the authority
to purchase what material he deemed advisable within the limitations of the budget.
The Librarian stated that in this case the reason for discontinuing our subscription to The National
Review was because the cost was excessive in comparison to other magazines of this nature "averaging
one-half more"). He stated that the magazine had been donated for 1 year and when we subscribed to it,
vie found that we were getting only half the issues and after an extensive correspondence, we were
informed that we only had half a subscription and that we should read the fine print in the masthead.
The total subscription for 52 issues was $16.00 ($9.00 for the 36-page issues, and $7.00 for the 8-page
issues published on the alternate weeks). He stated that Time, Newsweek, U. S. News and World Report
were $8.00 and most others were less. It seemed, therefore, ihT the cost was excessive and upon
renewal of our general list of magazines, this magazine was deleted along with some other magazines
in order to keep within our budget.
At this time, tabs. Genda Beckel, Vice Chairman of the Young Republicans and Mr. Mike Hudson appeared
and stated that they had heard that Mr. Halterman had inferred that he represented their organization and
that they wished to state that he had no authority to speak for the Young Republican Organization.
MINUTES
Minutes of the previous meeting of February 17, 1965 were read and approved.
BILLS
On a motion by Mr. Moody, seconded by Mr. DeMartini, bills in the amount of $3,806.27 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's Report was read and accepted.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATE4UTT
The financial statement oras approved and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Consultant Children's Librarian. On a motion by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Nir. Moody, Mrs. Alice T. Powell
was appointed Children's Consultant as of August 15, 1965 at a salary 1/3 of the regular rate. This
appointment to be subject to its inclusion in the final budget.
Library Expansion. The Librarian stated that in order to present a fair estimate of future capital
expenditures, he had asked the aid of Colonel Norberg who had kindly volunteered to prepare sketch plans
of possible expansion of the library building. Colonel Norberg presented his drawings and explained them
in detail. He stated that the total cost would be about $200,000. The Board expressed their approval of
the general layout of the new addition. Mr. Lynes moved that the Board extend their thanks and
appreciation for the work of Colonel Norberg. Mr. DeMartini seconded the motion.
NEW BUSINESS
Budget. The tentative budget was presented by the Librarian. He pointed out that there were only slight
changes in the Operations Budget and the changes in the Salary Budget were mostly due to changes in position
The Librarian pointed out that the person in charge of Children's :fork, Circulation, and the Branch Library
qualifies for Librarian III according to the present pay and classification plan and that the budget be
adjusted accordingly. At this point, there was considerable discussion as to the line of authority. It
was the consensus of the Board that it should remain as it is at present.
Custodian. The Librarian explained that the position of the custodian was placed tentatively in the
salary budget but additional funds would not be requested. Funds Mould be transferred from Contracts and
Page budgets if the appointment of a custodian becomes feasible.
It rias moved by Pair. Lynes, seconded by Air. Moody that the tentative budget be approved.
Motion carried.
ADJOURtNOIT
The meeting adjourned on a motion by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by IAr. Moody.
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Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board