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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1951.07.06 Minutes of the meeting of t1le BURLING.AXE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD July 6, 1951 Trustees present: President Johnson, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Burns', Mr. Crosby, Mr. Fichtner Also present was Councilman Love The minutes of the June 13th meeting were read and approved. Bills: The bills were checked by members of the Board. On motion by Mr. Crosby, seconded by Mr. Fichtner, and carried, the bills for $4,647.30 were ordered paid. The librarian's report, as given on the statistical page of the monthly report, was ordered accepted upon motion by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Harrison, and carried. The monthly financial budget expenditure sheets were checked. Old business: Civil Service Commission--The librarian stated that the Civil Service Commission had designated July 9th as the date for an examination for Junior Librarian. Lighting--The librarian stated that the installation of the lighting fixtures in the main room was completed, except for two fixtures located at the north end of the room. These will be installed along with the fixtures in the children's room during the ensuing month. The lighting intensity is most satisfactory, being 41 lumens on the table tops. New business: Maximum fines--After some discussion it was moved by Mr. Crosby and seconded by Mr. Fichtner that the maximum fine per book or magazine would be the cost of the book or magazine, plus $1.00. Election of officers--Mrs. Johnson was nominated for president of the Board, by Mr. Crosby. This was seconded by Mr. Fichtner she was unanimously elected. Mr. Burns was nominated for.secretary by Mrs. Harrison. This was seconded by Mr. Crosby, and he was unanimously elected. Communications: A letter was read from Harlan M. Oyer, Minister, Christ Fellow- ship, Unity, thanking the Board for the use of the assembly room during the past year. A letter was read from Barbara Fitzwilliams of the San Francisco Museum of Art concerning the traveling exhibition of painting and soforth which the Museum will ,loan the library for three week periods at a nominal fee (43.50 plus transportation). The library will investigate further. Adjournment: Mrs. Johnson thanked Councilman Love for attending the meeting. The meeting was adjourned on motion by Mr. Fichtner and seconded by Mr. Crosby, and 'carried. Respectfully submitted, Clerk of the Board