HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1951.03.14 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MARCH 14; 1951
Trustees present: President Johnson, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Burns, Mr.
Fichtner, Mr. Crosby
The minutes of the February 14th 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
$1,393.20 were ordered paid.
The librarian's report, as given on the statistical page of the
monthly report, was ordered accepted.
The monthly financial budget expenditure sheet was checked.
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BUSINESS Civil 'Service Commission:
After consultation by telephone with Mr. Lancaster, the librar
was requested to write Miss Edwards, stating that it was the
belief of the Library Board and the Civil Service Commission t
the City Council would grant a salary adjustment. The librari
reported that all inquiries of the various desirable candidate
regarding their willingness to work at this library had result
in the negatives with the exception of Miss Edwards. It was
decided thata new attempt be made to locate a person with the
right qualifications for the position as Senior Librarian- aft
the salary recommendation has been acted upon by the City Coun
Lighting:
It was decided that Mr. Fichtner was to find out what it would
cost to install the fluorescent fixtures in the main reading r
and to complete that part of the whole lighting program if
sufficient funds remained in the capital expenditure budget.
Salaries:
Mrs. Johnson informed the Board that Mr. Lancaster stated that
Civil Service Commission had reported favorably to the City
Council on the salary adjustment as requested by the Library B
and that we were receiving the fall cooperation of the Civil
Service Commission.
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BUSINESS Non-resident fees:
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Crosby to
increase from $2.00 to $4,00 the non-resident fee. This was
seconded by Mr. Fichtner, and carried. (This will take effect
April 1, 1951.)
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Budget--1951-52
_ A preliminary study of the budget was made. The operational
section was deemed satisfactory. The salary division was put
aside until action by the City Council. The capital expenditu
section was left open for more complete data on painting,
building repair, and other items. Mrs. Johnson was requested
to obtain professional advice concerning the necessary repairs
in the building.
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Mr. Burns, the vote was unanimous to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk of the Board