HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1964.12.16 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
December 16, 1964
Trustees Present: Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Moody, Mr. Lynes, Mr. DeMartini
Trustees Absent: None
MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting of November 18, 1964 were read and approved.
BILLS On a motion by Mr. DeMartini, seconded by Mr. Lynes, bills in the amount of
$3,544.71 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT The Librarian's Report was read and accepted.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT The financial statement was approved and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS Library Planning Study The Librarian reported that at the study session
of the City Council it was agreed informally by those present that the action of the
Library Board in not 3oining the proposed County-wide Library System was correct, and
that until the other libraries in the area had reached a per capita level closer to
that of the City of Burlingame Public Library that the Library should not join in the
proposed system. The general consensus seemed to be that at some future date the situation
might change, and we would be in a favorable position to join. The Board members discussed
briefly the results of the study session, and general indications were that they were most
happy with the opinions expressed.
NEW BUSINESS Replacement of Trees The Librarian stated that he had had a brief dis-
cussion with the head of the Park Department in regard to the removal of the diseased
sycamore trees along the curb in front of the Library and their replacement as in two
other cases with liquid amber trees. After an explanation of the amount of time
necessary to clean up the leaves over the long period of time they shed, plus the
shabby condition of these trees even when fully leafed out, it was moved by Lynes
and seconded by Moody that a letter be sent to the Park Commission requesting their
removal. The motion carried. The Clerk of the Board was authorized to write this
letter.
The Secretary of the Board was authorized to write to the Burlingame Garden Study
Club and to the Burlingame Lions Club, expressing appreciation farthe beautiful.
Christmas decorations to the Library.
On a motion by Moody, seconded by Lynes, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul eehich
Clerk of the Board