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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1950.11.08 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURLINGAAE LIBRARY BOARD NOVEMBER 8, 1950 Trustees present: President Johnson, Lirs. Harrison, Mr. Burns, Mr. Fichtner Also present: Councilman Atwater Trustees absent: Mr. Teal The minutes of the meeting of October 4th were read and approved. The minutes of a special Board meeting of October 25, 1950 were read and approved. BILLS The bills were checked by the members of the board. On motion by Mrs. Harrison, seconded by Mr. Fichtner, and carried, the bills for `v3,195.73 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 BUSINESS Lighting: Mr. Fichtner reported that due to a mistake in cal- culations and an increase, of approximately 20 per cent in costs it would be impossible to install lightingfixtures, as planned, in the library. The Electric Company, who were to install the lights, has also withdrawn their bid. After considerable dis- cussion, it was decided to continue the study of insufficient light and perhaps remedy it in some other manner. Mr. Fichtner stated that the burned out fluorescent tubes pur- chased by the city were not covered by a'guarantee as to any specified number of hours. Inventory: Mr. Lechich reported that there is still considerable work to do on the last inventory. After discussion, it was decided to promote Harold Hungerford from page to library assis- tant (part-time), so that he could finish up the last inventory. His work has been outstanding as a page and he has been performing some of the duties of a library assistant for many months. It was so moved by Mr." Fichtner, seconded by Mrs. Harrison, and unanimously carried. Another page will be employed to replace Harold Hungerford and turned over to him for training. Further study of a proposedinventory system:was discussed. The matter was tabled until the present inventory has been completed. CO MUNICATIO 5 A letter was read from Mr. Fitch thanking the members of the library board and staff who attended his farewell dinner. A letter was read from Mrs. Dombaugh in which she tendered her resignation, effective December 1, 1950. A motion was made by Mr. Fichtner, seconded by fair. Burns, and carried, that Mrs. Dombaughts resignation be accepted and an appropriate letter be addressed to her from the board thanking her for her past services. Page ,2 Mr. Atwater personally thanked the board for the time and thought given to their jobs as ts^zstees of the library.and,t}ze diligence and thought given in naming a new librarian. He expressed his satisfaction, and that of the City Council, in their choice, and of the work the board is doing as a whole. N all BUSINESS Magazine list: After discussion as to the large amount of work connected with magazine subscriptions, it was decided to leave it to the discretion of the librarian as to how they were handled- either direct or by agency. A motion was made by Mr. Fichtner, seconded by Mrs. Harrison, and carried, that the librarian sub- mit subscription list to an appropriate agent. Janitorts contract: It was moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fichtner, and carried, that for the time being, the janitors (Rancelli, Demattei & Company) would be employed on a monthly basis. Consideration will be given to the employment of a utility man to perform these duties, along with such others as would benefit the maintenance of the library. Staff vacancies: It was moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Harrison, and carried, that the C.S.C. be requested to furnish the library with a list of qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Librarian and the position of Senior Librarian. Budget overdrawn on M-11(Supplies and Material): It was con- cluded that the deficiency in this item was due to certain errors in the submission of the budget. Other unexpended funds will be used to supplant this deficiency. This will be decided upon at the next board meeting. Roof repairs by Hardy Roofing Company: The board was informed that the roof flashings;and gutters had been treated with hot asphalt in order to prevent leaking. The eavestroughs were cleaned and certain sections of the tile were cleaned from the accumulated debris which had caused a leak in the children's room 'during the past heavy rain. Bookweek: The children's librarian invited the board to view the large number of books that will be on display during the week of November 13th to 18th. Loyalty oaths The board discussed the possibilities of taking the loyalty oath before the City Council. It was decided, inform- ally, to attend as a body and take the oath at the Council meeting November 20, 1950. ADJOURTIJE1T A motion was made by Mr. Fichtner, seconded by Pair. Burns, and carried, that this meeting of the board would adjourn until Wedmesday, November 22nd, at which time the board would reconvene.