HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1961.03.21 MINUTES OF THE Ii +TING
OF THE
BURLIFIGA IIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MARCH 21, 1961
Trustees Present: Pres. Cohendet, Trustee Crosby, Trustee Moody
Trustees Absent: Trustee Harrison, Trustee Edwards
MINUTES
.z mites of the previous meeting of February 21, 1961, were read and approved.
BILLS
nt3�a-motion by Trustee Moody, seconded by Pres. Cohendet, bills in the amount of
X2,254.34 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIANIS REPORT
The rarian s report was read and accepted.
MOA'THLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The rinanciaI sta amen was approved and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Saf`ee.T e specifications for the safe have been submitted to the Underwriter for
possible approval.
Ifdorkroom Addition. In preparation of the capital budget, such additions as are
necessary wil=e allowed for.
Capital Budget. Trustees Moody and Crosby were named as a committee to assist the
brarian n the preparation of the capital budget. Various plans were discussed.
Parking. In the preparation of the capital budget, certain neighboring areas will' be
sought for expansion and parking.
COMMUNICATIONS -
e ter rom the City Manager requesting preparation of the 1961-62 budget was
submitted. A letter from the Garden City Study Club was read requesting that we not
pave around the "very excellent specimen` of the redwood tree.
NEVI BUSINESS
Budget 1961-62. The Librarian stated that he will complete a tentative budget as soon
as possible. Millbrae Cooperation. There was a brief discussion concerning the
possible cooperation between the Ii lbrae Public Library and the Burlingame Public
Library. The Librarian is to have a meeting with the County Librarian and discuss in
what ways we will be able to promote the growth and well=being of their new library.
The Librarian expressed the hope that some of the overcrowding_at the blain Library may
be alleviated by the advent of this new city library. It is thought possible that an
equal exchange of services may be exchanged. National Library Week. Pres. Cohendet
stated that the Art Department of the two high schools or® going to cooperate by making
posters to emphasize the Friends of the Library campaign to promote "Library Week" and
_to encourage each citizen of Burlingame to have a card in the library. Representa-
tion at the City Council bleating. Pres. Cohendet requested that during her a Bence on
vacation that one or the other members of the Board attend the Qity Council IVleeting.
She also stated that she will be absent for a period of three weeks. It was decided
that the next meeting of the Board will be on April 25th at 8:00 A.M. in order to permit.
as many members as possible to attend.
ADJOURN11;1ENT
On a motion by Trustee Crosby, seconded by Trustee Moody, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
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