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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1950.09.06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BURLINGAM4E PUBLIC LIBRARY HELD Aug. fth, 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 her. Dennis OtKeefe, publisher and editor, who has given bound files of old county newspapers to the library. Miss Clara Dills, County Librarian, Dr. Stanger, Mir., 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 hir. Burns and second. by Mrs:. 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 Mir. 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, lr. White, City 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 location 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 Firs. Bertha lanwell was in the hospital for observation. The Board grantO d 61rs. Dombaugh permission to increase Mrs. Mulcahyts hours over the one- half tire during the emergency. It was decided that the check from Fir. 1°1cLean 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 holdrs who are non-resident and who work in Burlingame was tabled. The McNaughton circulating library plan was tabled CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from Mrs. Jack Charnow of Btnai Btrith 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 roomfor the year 1950-51, and thanking the Board for past use of the room. On motion of bir. 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. �Yhen 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 Mr. Burns, sem 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 C-hild.ren'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, . 5MCI C3 iFzth 020 Thomas 74 Crowell 15*84 DaUblzdayAC SSS A P. Dutton 4 coninde 1424 "lie -1 Q * 5005 7USSUM BMW n � 16,60 € e Ing , $022 Roemer Haase 9*17 The .1 A N d l� 4207 Me Libre Seqvloo 6409D a Vroman, Ina, 3o52 :111ton F, *dells 4012 Wilcox a Follett 01* 8051 SUPPL13S MD STATIODURRAY.- Dowo library supplies 2�2,.wM Pacific coast 'IMPAV Cov 2348 Rcmlagton Rand 1044 2 21 i2 aer ..d. Y 8500 13003 CAPITAL EXTEMITURMt- Crnmrord Typewrltar Co, 1800S Rano l * Demattei, h Coo 130000 Burlin'gme Park EOPQ 22000 Pa01:1c Metric 9*15 5400 MISCEIMAUROUS: CrawfUrd T7P0%&t0r Co, 50,000 TOTAL IZI18 FOR MUST pnwToll 111204 Pacast, 31st payroll 16101 PETTY CAM :XPENSEES =33£34*14 TOTIL ME I UR S FOR AU ST 1950 i oPETTY CASH EXPENDITURES FOR AU GUST 1950 Amount fte ek--or Voucher o ' N ,. v .16 MISCELLATTEOUS Harold Hungerford, Jr. .16 101 .35 PERIODICALS Consumer Reports .35 102 5.95 POSTAGE K. Dombaugh 4.00 100 Films .60 98 a 1.35 99 9.57 SUPPLIES G. P. Lechich 3.17 103 n n n 2.83 105 Ann Adams .73 106 G. P, Lechich 2.00 107 Alda Jett .34 108 G. P. Lechich .50 104 $16.03 TOTAL PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES PETTY CASHBOX 6.41 Balance Aug. 1, 1950 Mrs.Deposit from rs. Johnson 31,41 Balance 16.03 Vouchers on file 573Box total Sept. 1, 1950 CHECKING ACCOUNT $53.85 Balance July 25, 1950 48.50 Deposits .3 Balance 102.35 Withdrawals C)OO.0 Balance Account closed S T" AT I STI CS FOR A U G t3 ST 1 9 .5 0 �. CIRCULATION MAIN, BRANCH Adult nonfiction- - - - - - - 3085 522 Adult fiction - - - - - - - - 6117 1581 Child nonfiction - - - - - 1034 ' 709 Child fiction - - - - - - - - 2314 1207 TOTAL BOOKS CIRCULATED 12,550 42019 Periodicals - - - - - - - - 722 343 Phonograph records - - - - - 146 - TOTAL OTHER ITEMS CIRCULATED 868 343 TOTAL CIRCULATION 13,418 4,362 GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION 17�780 1949 1950 Daily average for Main 476 497 Daily average for Branch 141 162_ Combined daily average 6`ITl 659 REGISTRATION Adult Child Total Membership, Aug. 1, 1950 6688. 1560 8248 Additions in August 208 48 256 8=66=0 U504 Withdrawals in August 201 21 222 Membership Sept, 11 1950 6695 5$'°� 82 ACCESSIONS AND TlITHDRAWALS OF BOOK STOCK: Added Dropped Adult nonfiction - - - - - - - - - - 9 16 Adult fiction - - - - - - - - - - - - 57 8' Child nonfiction - - - - - - - - - 43 36 . Child fiction - - - - - - - - - - - 53 43 103 NET INCREASE OF BOOK STOCK - - - - - - - - 146 DEPOSITED WITH CITY TR��ASURFR: $262.27