HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1956.11.28 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
NOVEMBER 28, 1956
Trustees Present: Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Cargill, Mr. Crosby.
Trustees Absent: None.
MINUTES
The minutes of the previous meeting of October 17, 1956 were read and approved.
BILLS
on a motion made by Mr. Crosby and seconded by Mr. Cargill, bills in the amount
of $2,698.22 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and accepted, and the financial statement was
approved and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
New Branch Site. The president of the library board, Mrs. Harrison, and the
Librarian called on Carl Snyder, representative of the Trousdale Company, in
regard to the present standing of the lot being held for the library on the
corner of Clarisse and Pasada in the Mills Estates. It was generally agreed that
this lot would not be suitable for a branch site. Other possibilites were the
acquisition of a site from the elementary school board and various sites from
private individuals. Mr. Snyder stated that the Trousdale people no longer held
any property on the lower portion of Trousdale Avenue. He also stated that they
would continue to hold the previously mentioned lot for us until such time as
another site had been found.
The Librarian later had a conference with Mr. Constantino in regard to various
properties and he suggested that a suitable site might be available on the
Westernmost corner of the elementary school property, saying that such a site
would be more central to the Burlingame residential area and on the main travel-
led thoroughfare.
The Librarian consulted with Mr. White about this suggestion. He stated that the
architect was in process of re-designing the building and that it was to face on
Trousdale, which, to his belief, would eliminate a suitable site on the West end
of the property. However, as soon as thearchitecthas completed the plans we
will be informed. The Board agreed that time is of the essence and that the
Librarian should again consult with Mr. Constantino and with the architect of the
school building to determine whether this lot will be suitable or not. The
Librarian ascertained that the lot immediately to the west of the school property
has not as yet been sold by the Trousdale Company.
Friends of the Library Group. Mrs. Cohendet reported that since the last board
meeting there had been three mettings of those interested in forming a Friends of
the Library group and that the basic group had been formed and dues collected.
This group is to form the nucleus of a larger organization to be organized in
February. She stated that the Friends of the Library were to hold an open house
at the library on December 14th, 15th and 16th, in order to acquaint others with
this organization and to enlist new memberships. Musical programs, other enter-
tainment and displays are planned for the affair, and hostesses from the San Mateo
section of the San Francisco Junior League, under the direction of Mrs. Charles
Bulotti, will be on hand to greet the public and to'serve refreshments.
Minutes of the Board Meeting of November 28, 1956
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Non-Resident MembershiR by Contract. The Librarian stated that he had discussed with
the State Librarian the possibility of a Federal grant which would allow free cards
to the residents of Hillsborough in order to better acquaint them with the facilities
of a public library. She agreed that the proposition had some merit and should be
followed up. The above information was discussed with Mr. Stiene, the city manager
of Hillsborough, who agreed that it had possibilities. He also believed that some
mutual arrangement could be worked out and requested that he be given some library
statistics with this in mind.
COMMUNICATIONS
A copy of a letter to the mayor was received giving Ray Burns resignation from the
library board. This copy will be held in the files.
NEW BUSINESS
Stacks addition. The excellent article in the Advance-Star relating to the crowded
conditions of the library was noted and a committee was suggested to determine the
necessary steps to be taken in order to request suitable financing for the immediate
construction of additional stack space. Appointments to the committee will be made
at the next board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Crosby and seconded by Mrs. Cohendet, the meeting was adjourned.
Res ec ally submitted,
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Lechich
Clerk of the Board