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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1950.08.09 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY HELD Aug. Oth., 1950 AT 7:30 PM Trustees present: President Johnson, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Burns Trustees absent: Mr. Fichtner, Mr. Teal The reading of the minutes of the July 5th meeting were postponed to the next meeting of the Board REPORTS The Librarian's statistical and financial reports were considered. Mrs. Dombaugh, Assistant Librarian reported on the ceremony held at the San Mateo County Library in Redwood City on Tuesday, August 1, 1950. A plaque was un- veiled and dedicated to Mr. Dennis O'Keefe, publisher and editor, who has given bound files of old county newspapers to the library. bliss Clara Dills, County Librarian, Dr. Stanger, Mr. Cloud and others spoke. BILLS The bills for the month of July were presented. After correction of the P.G. & E. bill, on motion of hr. Burns and second by Mrsr Harrison, it was voted that the bills to the amount of $3481.72, be paid. BUDGET The 1950-51 library budget, as passed by the City Council on Tuesday, August 8 1950, was compared with the budget as requested by the Library Board. OLD BUSINESS A letter from Rancelli, Demattei was re-read, asking that the library increase the payment to-thenfor janitorial services by $25.00 a month, they to furnish.all equipment and supplies, until the expiration of their contract. A motion was made by Mrs. Harrison and seconded by kir. Burns that the additional amount of $25.00 per month be paid. The vote was favorable. Mrs. Dombaugh was instructed to notify Mr. Rancelli and Mr. Demattei to this effect. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Dombaugh reported that, due to the fact that the city did not have a film projector, hir. White, Pity Clerk, brought in his projector to the library and showed films on the afternoon of Friday, August 4, 1950. Mrs. Harrison stated that she had attended the showing and that there were present 4 adults and a number of children, all small. In her opinion, the films were not of interest to small children. On motion of Mr. Burns and seconded by Mrs. Harrison, it was voted that the showing of educational films on Friday afternoons be discontinued, and that Mrs. Dombaugh so notify the newspapers. Mrs. Dombaugh was adked to write Mr. White and thank him for using his projector and showing the films the previous Friday. Mrs. Dombaugh was instructed to communicate with Mr. McLean and determine from him the locaticn of several books indi- cated. as delivered from Stanford University,, which she cannot find. The dhecking account was discussed. On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Harrison, It was unanimously voted that the account be closed and that the balance be drawn out by Mrs. Johnson and deposited in the Petty Cash fund. Mr. Burns checked over the petty cash receipts for the month of July. Mrs. Dombaugh announced that Mrs. Bertha 'fianwell was in the hospital for observation. The Board grente d "Irs. Dombaugh permission to increase firs. Mulcahy's hours over the one- half time during the emergency. It was decided that the check from Mr. lacLean to the library be cashed and the money 'put in the Petty Cash fund. Mrs. Johnson will do this. The report on the number of card holdr�rs who are non-resident and who work in Burlingame was tabled. The McNaughton circulating library plan was tabled CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from airs. Jack Charnow of B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge, District no. 4. She indicated that a gift of books is being forwarded to the library. Mrs. Dombaugh is to see whether or not the books have arrived and acknowledge the letter. A letter from the City Planning Commission in regard to the inadvisability of trying to make a parking space on the library's limited property was read. Letters were read from the California Association of Parlia- mentarians, The Girl Scout Council, The Girl Scout Training Committee, requesting the use of the Assembly room for the year 1950-51, and thanking the Board for past use of the room. On motion of hir. "Burns, seconded by Mrs. Harrison, it was voted that their requests be granted. Mrs. Dombaugh is to so inform them. A letter was read from Delta Mu Delphian Chapter, Burlingame, thanking the Board for the use of the assembly room and en- closing a check for $7.25 for the purchase of some book for the library. Mrs. Dombaugh was instructed to thank the Chapter and purchase a suitable book. dhen that is done she will make a report to that effect. A letter was read from Mr. F.F. McLean requesting compensation for the two week vacation period allowed city employees who have worked one year under the classified service. In addition he wished compensation for one holiday. The matter was dis- cussed and. held over for a short period. BOOK DISCARDS Mrs. Harrison. outlined a plan whereby discarded books would be distributed to suitable places under the auspices of the Red Cross. It was moved by fir. Burns, se(r nded by Mrs. Harrison and voted that she see to this distribution of books and magazines. The outlets would be the Veteran's Hospital, Moffat Field, the Old. People's Home and the Children's Hos- pital and others as found. A letter from Mrs. Sophie Root regarding the appointment of a City Librarian was read. It was the opinion of the Board that such letters would be welcome. On motion of Mrs. Harrison, seconded by Mr. Burns, it was voted the meeting adjourn. Respectfully submitted,