HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1951.01.10 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE BURLINGAME LIBRARY BOARD
DECEMBER 6, 1950
Trustees present: President Johnson, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Burns,
Mr. 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 Mr. 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 Conunissicn 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. Fichtner 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.
C014', UNICATIONS
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.
NEIN BUSIT;ESS
Book Neek: The Board asked Mr. Lechich to express its
appreciation of the excellent publicity given to Children's
Book Week and to the excellence oL 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.
ADJOURNI,,.ENT
The meeting was adjourned on the motion of Mr. Burns.
B ILL S FOR DECEMBER 1 9 5 0
$615.76 BOOKS
Book-of-month Club 2.10
Chicago Civil Defense 2.50
Coast Directory Co. 41.20
Doubleday & Co. 18.85
Gladys Forman 1.94
Harper & Brothers 3.51
Institute for Research 7.91
G. P. Lechich .25
Macmillan Co. 5.01
R. S. & S. Co. 30.90
Roemer House 18.91
S. F. News Co. 110.10
State Board of Equalization 12.47
J. S. Sullivan 38.62
Tave Library Service 69.20
A. C. Vroman 13.69
Wilcox & Follett 1.50
H. W. Wilson 225.50
Yale University Press 11.60
338.27 BINDING -
Commercial Bookbindery 338.27
13.78 SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY
A. Carlisle Co. 4.655
Crawford Typewriter Co. 2,32
G. P. Lechich 2,33
Lo-Well Pencil Co. 4.48
42.30 PRINTING
Gaylord Bros. 8.86
Library of Congress 12.68
Tablet & Ticket Co. 14.43
G. P. Lechich 6„33
167.90 JANITORIAL SERVICES
Rancelli, Demattei & Co. 165,00
San Mateo Scavanger Co. 2.90
121.32 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Broadway Heating Co. 1.96
Burlingame Locksmith 17.50
Hardy Roofing Co. 15.00
P. E. O'Hair 5.17
Phillips-Edwards Co. 22.55
Richmond Electric Co. 4.44
Minneapolis-Honeywell 39.14
Burlingame Hardware 13.14
Federal Parts & Products Co. 2.42
143.38 WATER, HEAT AND LIGHT
P. G. & E. 138.13
Burlingame Water Dept. 5.25
20. 55 TELEPHONE
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. 20.55
15.18 MISCELLANEOUS
G. P. Lechich 15.18
$1,478.44 TOTAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER
PETTY GASH EXPENDITURES FOR
DECEMBER 19 50
2.33 SUPPLIES Amount Voucher
Bertha Manwell 137
Mary Jane Welbasky 1.50 138
G. P. Lechich .52 143
6.33 STATIONERY AND PRINTING
Vary Jane Welbasky 1.24 134
Burlingame Stationers 1.34 136
Stamps (Lechich 3.75 142
.25 BOOKS
Pamphlet- Your Federal Income Tax .25 139
15.18 MISCELLANEOUS
Hungerford .50 140
G. P. Lechich .52 141
G. P. Lechich .86 144
G. P. Lechich 13.30 135
1724.09 TOTAL PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES
PETTY CASH BOX
425.00 Balance December 6, 1950
24.09 " Vouchers on file January 10, 1951
.91 Balance January 10, 1951
24.09 Warrant to G. P. Lechich, January 10, 1951
X25.00 Balance January 10, 1951
STATISTICS FOR DECEMBER 1 9 5 0
CIRCULATION MAIN BRANCH
Adult nonfiction-------------- 2877 479
Adult fiction----------------- 4748 1263
Child nonfiction-------------- 679 393
Child fiction----------------- 1829 839
TOTAL BOOKS CIRGULATED 10,133 2,974
Periodicals------------------- 529 272
Phonograph records------------ 216
TOTAL OTHER ITEMS CIRCULATED 745 272
TOTAL CIRCULATION 103,878 3,246
GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION 14,124
1949 1950
Daily average for Dain
Daily average for Branch 114 130
Combined daily average 530 565
REGISTRATION ADULT CHILD TOTAL
Membership, December 1, 1950 6977 1726 8703
Additions in December 136 44 180
X113 ' 8883
Withdrawals in December 151 23 174
Membership, January 1, 1951 6962 1747 8709
ACCESSIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF BOOK STOCK added dropped
Adult nonfiction 66 3
Adult fiction 75 531
Child nonfiction 23 25
Child fiction 34 54,
98 13
NET DECREASE OF BOOK STOCK --- 415
DEPOSITED WITH CITY TREASURER - $362.78