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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1950.12.06 MINUTES OF THE yiEETING OF THE BURLINGAME LIBRARY BOARD DECEMBER 6, 1950 Trustees present: President Johnson, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Burns, h1r. Fichtner. Trustees absent: Mr. Teal. The adjourned. meeting scheduled to reconvene November 27 was cancelled. The minutes of the November 8 meeting were read and approved. BILLS The bills were checked by members of the Board. On motion by &r. Fichtner, seconded. by Mr. Burns, and carried, the bills for $2,188.61 were ordered paid. The librarian's report, as`given on the statistical page of the monthly financial statement, was ordered accepted upon motion by Mrs. Harrison, seconded. by Mr. Burns, and carried. The monthly financial statement was checked. OLD It was reported. that the Civil Service Commission had set the BUSINESS closing date for filing for the examination for Senior Librarian and. Assistant Librarian as December 30, 1950; and the examination date as January 8, 1950. In order to allow more time for advertisements to be inserted. in the various library journals, it was requested that the Civil Service Commission extend the closing date to the following month. Lighting fixtures: The Board was informed that the stack fixtures are now waiting for installation. Desk lamp for children's room: Librarian was ordered to purchase a P2134-16 Dazor lamp. Mr. Fichtr_er stated that he thought that he might be able to get one at 40 percent discount. Janitor service: It was decided to employ the present janitors on the monthly basis until some later date when more time would be available for supervision of a utility man. Overdraft of the M-11 (library supplies). The problems connected with present budget is to be discussed with the City Clerk. CO3"IMUNICATIONS Mr. Lechich read a letter from the City Attorney which stated that "The matter of employment of Library employees is entirely within the control of the Library Board.". Said letter to be inserted in the minute book following the minutes of this meeting. A letter from the Red Cross was read thanking the Library for the gift of various discarded books. NEW BUSINESS Book 'Week: The Board asked Mr. Lechich to express its appreciation of the excellent publicity given to Children's Book Week and to the excellence oi the various exhibits. Change of Board Meeting Date: In order to allow time for statements to arrive from the various publishers, it was moved by Mr. Fichtner and seconded. by Mr. Burns that Article IV, Section 1, be amended to read: The regular meetings of the Board of Library Trustees shall be held on the second Wednesday following the first Monday of each month, at a place and time to be determined by the Board. This to be considered as the first reading. Linoleum Repair: Repair of linoleum and replacement of the charging desk to its original position was discussed. It was moved by Mr. Fichtner and seconded by Mr. Burns that the librarian should use his judgement in selecting a linoleum contractor to repair the floor. The expense not to exceed $38.00. Parking: The librarian informed the Board that Chief Theur has promised to extend the parking meters and provide a green strip in front of the library in such a fashion as to alle- viate the present congestion caused by "sleepers'. Roof: The Board was informed that the new leak in the Children's Room has not as yet been repaired by Mr. Hardy. Librarian's meetings expenses: The Library Board stated that it was their policy to pay the small expenses incurred by the librarian while in attendance at the various library meetings in the Bay Area. This is to be taken from petty cash in the future. Librarian reported on two such meetings which were attended during the past month. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned on the motion of Mr. Burns.