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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1960.11.22 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD NOUE0ER 22, 1960 Trustees Present: Pres. Cohendet, Trustee Crosby, Trustee Moody, Trustee Edwards Trustees Absent: Trustee Harrison MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting_; of October 18, 1960, were read and approved as corrected. BILLS On a motion by Trustee Crosby, seconded by Trustee Edwards, bills in the amount of $4,657,72 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 Safe. The librarian stated that a safe has been offered from a local source. He said that he would determine its suitability for purchase. Non-resident dues. The librarian stated he had contacted the San Mateo Librarian, who in turn discussed with her board the possible increase in non-resident dues. They agreed with the views of the Burlingame Board that the simultaneous announce- ment of an increase to $10.00 would be a good policy. After some discussion of Increased library costs, a motion was made by Trustee Moody, seconded by Trustee Crosby, that the fee for non-residents will be $10.00 beginning January 1, 1961. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS _ A letter was received from the Civil Service Commission stating that Miss Clara L. Palovic had passed the civil service examination for Senior Librarian and had been placed No. l on the eligible list. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Senior Librarian (Lhildren's Librarian). It was moved by Trustee Crosby, seconded by Trustee Edwards, that Miss Clara Palovic be appointed Senior Librarian, effective December 1, 1960. Motion carried. Art Exhibit. President Cohendet announced that the Friends of the Library are sponsoring an art exhibit of the works of Nancy McRae on Sunday, November 27. AD JOU RN MEN T On a motion by Trustee Moody, seconded by Trustee Edwards, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, G P Lbchi ch Clerk of the Board