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Library Board of Trustees Minutes
July 17, 2012
I. Call to Order
President Corcoran called the meeting,to orderat5:30pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Betsy Corcoran, Deborah Griffith, Katie McCormack,
Lisa Rosenthal, Sandy Towle
Staff Present: Pat Harding, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
III. Library Board of Trustees June 19, 2012 Minutes
The June 19, 2012 minutes were approved as written.
M/S/C (Towle/Griffith)
IV. Correspondence and Information
A. Library Circulation Statistics - Easton Branch/Main
BPL main and branch had a combined circulation of 721,132 in fiscal year
2011/2012 for a net increase of 3.6% over the fiscal year 2011-2012. Easton is
up 14.25% over the same period. Currently DVD statistics have decreased
somewhat as a result of ordering delays due to staff work load. New orders will
be processed this month..
B. Public Information
The Trustees inquired as.to ways in which community members could be
appraised of new materials. Next Reads Newsletter allows patrons to opt into
its monthly newsletter by e-mail for Lgreat new book suggestions. It is also
possible to opt in to a list of specific subjects of your choice One of the
gondolas located in the center aisle also has a section entitled "Staff Picks".
Not all this material is new but the,idea has become popular with the patrons.
V. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report Highlights
1. Personnel-John Piche has been selected to fill the full'time Librarian
position. John was formerly a librarian at Cleveland Heights Public
Library. Brenda Chavez has been promoted to permanent part time status
for 30 hours. Brenda has been a member of the Burlingame Library staff
for over 28 years. Brad McCulley has been accepted to participate in the
2012 Eureka Leadership Institute program. Brad will work with Eureka
staff to develop a community project. Upori acceptance of his idea,
Eureka-will provide a $5,000 grant to the library to move the project forward
to completion.
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2. Flood Damage -The City's insurance provider ABAG gave the Library
$ 5,575 to cover damaged and lost books, as well as provide payment to
Ideal Restoration for drying the flooded areas. -
3. Building Upgrade Caulking of the east side of the building began the
week of July 16th. Power washing and painting will.begin as soon as the
caulking has cured.
B. Library Foundation
• Book selling continues at the Fresh Market every other week
• A one day book sale will be held Saturday August 4th on the Library's
front porch.
• September 14th is the date selected for this year's "Behind the
Scenes". The focus will,be on Burlingame and Hillsborough
community leaders in education, business, government etc. Local
restaurants have volunteered to provide "bites"; National Charity
League will bring the desserts. Raziel Ungar is chairman of this
event.
VI. Unfinished Business
-- A. recognition Event for Staff Member
On August 2fth the Trustees will honor Maryam. Refahi for her consistent
artistic contributions to the library and the public relations awards both
national and state that she has received throughout her 15 years as a
library employee.
VII. New Business
A. Staff Appreciation Dinner
The Trustees decided on January 27, 2013 for the Employee Achievement
Award Event. The Doubletree banquet manager will be contacted to make
arrangements.
B. Staff Report to City Council on Millennium Project
The City Council approved the Resolution presented by the City Librarian on
July 16th authorizing the professional services contract with Group_4
Architecture Research, and Planning, Inc.
• Group 4 is to provide architectural consulting and design service that
will improve the existing Library structure as part of the Millennium
Project at a cost of$348,000.
• Principals of the Millennium Project are Wayne Gehrke, David Sturges
and Andrea Wills. Andrea will assume the position of Project Manager.
• Pat Harding noted that Group 4 reduced their billing rate and has also
contributed "in-kind" donations for consulting and design work
associated with the project.
C. Capital Campaign
Patty Anixter, Vice President of the Foundation, is considering the role of
Co-chair for this campaign. A search is being conducted for a second co-chair.
Trustee Corcoran and Rosenthal will represent the Board of Trustees
on the Task Force Committee.
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D. Role of Trustee
President Corcoran summarized the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees.
0 Trustees are not directly involved in fund raising projects for the
library.
• Trustees oversee library policies, health of library and help to define
the library's current and future place in the community.
• Trustees have the,opportunity to reach out to the community
through library programs and activities.
E. Trustee Projects
In the spirit of reaching out to the community, President Corcoran suggested
two projects "Living History" and "Welcome Packets" for the Trustees to
consider as possible avenues to pursue.
1. Living History
This project would involve locating Burlingame residents.who lived during
historical events such as World War II, Viet Nam, 1906 Earthquake.
interviewing them and using various media formats to bring their personal
stories to the Burlingame community. The Historical Society would be a
valuable source of information. Trustee Towle will begin laying the ground
work by contacting Raziel Ungar, realtor and Foundation member, and Brad
McCulley, library staff. Brad is considering using this idea in a format yet
to be decided for his Eureka Institute project. .
2. Welcome Package
The "Welcome Package" would contain Library information such as
�.. upcoming programs, basic information i.e. hours, policies, etc. and be given
to new residents and businesses moving to Burlingame. Trustee Rosenthal
and McCormack will oversee this project. Trustee Rosenthal will contact the
City Clerk to obtain names of newcomers.
IX. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm. The next meeting of the Library Board
of Trustees will be held August 21st at 5:30pm in the Library Conference Room.
Trustee Rosenthal will not be able to attend.
RPsectfully Submitted,
Patricia Harding
City Librarian
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