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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 Page 2. 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, � 7 Lechich Clerk of the Board