HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1951.03.26 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY HELD
MARCH 26, 1951 AT 7:30 P.M.
Trustees present: President Johnson, Mr. Fichtner, Mrs.Harrison, Mr
Burns, Mr. Crosby
Also present were Councilman Byrd and Simonds
The meeting was called to order at 7:30.
Contractor Simonds reported as follows on his brief survey of the bu
undertaken at the request.of the Library Board:
MAIN LIBRARY
Plaster condition: Archway between stacks and delivery room
needs patching and metal cover strips.
Recommended 2 angle irons of stainless steel to the heighth
3 feet to protect the corners from damage. Mr. Fichtner sai
he would donate same.
Indicated crack in board room and recommended repair.
Painting interior: lavatories, radiators--swinging door ref
Other interior recommendations: door check on mems lavatory
should be replaced; steam plant- contact union representativ
in order, to find competent vacuum system steam fitter.
Outside condition: complete trim and window and door paint
Recommended three coats lead and oil- material to be deliver
on the job in original container.
Rear door and other surfaces in poor condition should be bur;
and crack filled.
Small contractors are to be preferred.
Repair of membrane wall at rear of stacks. Cracks should be
calked with oakum and hydrocoil or hot tar used. (Charlie W.
may have equipment.)
BRANCH LIBRARY
Recommended termite inspection and general painting and recoi
ditioning of building. Inspection of roof and repair of sam,
OVER-ALL RECOM1,4ENIDATIONS:
That sufficient funds be placed in the maintenanceeitsm .of°.t)
budget to take care of the upkeep of the building.
Mr. Simonds was thanked by the members of the Board for his very hell
determination of the condition of the buildings. He and Mr. Byrd th,
excused themselves, as they had to attend another meeting.
SALARIES: After some discussion as to the necessity of notifying Mi;
Edwards as to the salary status of her position, it was moved by Mr.
Crosby and seconded by Mrs. Harrison that a letter be addressed to ti
Iriayor and copies to each of the Councilmen asking for definite instn
in regard to the salary adjustment for the Assistant Librarian- copil
of the letter of January 15th in regard to salary adjustment to be
included. Copies of these letters are appended.
CONTRACTS AND BIDS: It was requested that a letter be addressed to
City Attorney, Mr.Karmel in order to determine the maximum cost of
any particular job before it is necessary to go to bid.
LIGHTING; A motion was made by Mr. Crosby and seconded by Mr. Burns,
a=nd carried, that the fluorescent lighting, as detailed by Mr.
Fichtner, be installed in the main reading room.
BUDGET; The salary and operational items of the proposed budget were
briefly discussed and a rough estimate made of the possible capitol
expenditures in order to arrive at a maximum estimate of necessary
costs of repairs to the building, etc. The librarian was authorized
to obtain estimates on the various items previously mentioned by Mr.
Simonds. It was concluded that a maximum budget of $64,000 be adopte
subject to capitol expenditure adjustments. It was so moved by Mr.
Burns and seconded by Mr. Fichtner, and carried.
The meeting adjourned on motion by Mr. Burns.