1980-04-17 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 04/17/1980
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Nell B. Olson, Lester C. Ayers, Richard L. Buckley, Mary K.
Connots, John R. Coogan, Dr. Edna M. MeGlynn, Emily P. Morency, and Nancy A. Piontek
Board members absent: Katherine L. Fanning
Others present: Vada Komich, League of Women Voters
Recorder: Barbara Bruno
Regular Meeting
Board of Trustees - Beverly Public Library
April 17, 1980
Roll Call of Members:
Present were: Neil B. Olson, Mary K. Connors, Dr. Edna MeGlynn, Lester Ayers, Emily P. Morency,
Nancy Piontek, Richard Buckley, John Coogan. Also present were: Esther Calish, Barbara
Bruno and Vada Komich from the League of Women Voters.
The following documents were distributed: March financial report; March circulation statistics.
Minutes were accepted as presented. Motion made by Mary Connors and seconded by Jack Coogan.
Committee Reports:
1251h Anniversary Committee: Nancy Piontek reported that she had had an initial meeting with Mrs.
Calish during which a number of people had been suggested as committee members. Trustees also
contributed names of people who may be interested in serving. Ms. Piontek stated that her first
priority would be to get the committee ~rmed up by June and would soon be sending out letters
asking for participation. Tentatively, three subcommittees are envisioned: Program, Social, and
Publicity. Possibly, there may be need for a separate funding committee. In the first brainstorming
session, a theme of"Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow," with programs focusing on each during the year,
was presented.
Administration Committee: Mr. Buckley moved that the motion from last meeting to table the
automated circulation system be taken from the table. It was seconded by Mr. Ayers.
It was then moved by Ms. Connors, seconded by Mr. Coogan, that we participate in the grant for
funding of the automated circulation system. Mr. Ayers moved that the question be called. For:
Olson, Connors, Ayers, Piontek, Buckley and Coogan; Against: Morency; Abstention: MeGlynn.
Motion carded.
Mr. Coogan moved that we allocate funds from State Aid, not to exceed $12,000 to procure the
hardware and materials to start-up the automated circulation system. Motion seconded by Mr. Ayers.
After considerable discussion, Ms. Connors moved that the question be called. Motion was passed
five votes for to three against.
Personnel Committee: Mary Connors reported that she hoped to hold a committee meeting prior to
the next Trustees meeting. She also reported receipt of the resignation of Susan Kincade and moved
for its acceptance. Seconded by Mr. Ayers.
Mrs. Calish read a letter of resignation from Carl Zukroff. It was moved by Mr. Buckley, seconded
by Mr. Coogan, that the resignation be accepted with regret.
Finance Committee: Mr. Coogan had no formal report.
Report of the Librarian: Mrs. Calish stated that she had requested a transfer of $3,000 from salaries
to fuel to cover the increased fuel costs. She also reported that the Friends had offered to pay for the
repainting of the Bookmobile and for new shades in the downstairs meeting room. The feasibility
study from Interact had been received as of January 31, 1980. Reports from the Youth Services and
Circulation Departments were read.
Mr. Olson commented on the excellent article written by Mrs. Calish which appeared on the editorial
page of the Beverly Times on April 16, 1980, and formally congratulated her.
Upon motion of Mr. Coogan, seconded by Mr. Buckley, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
The date of the next regular meeting will be changed to the fourth Thursday, May 22, 1980 at 7:45
p.m., because Mary Connors and Esther Calish are on the Scholarship Night Dinner Committee of
the Chamber of Commerce.
Barbara Bruno
Recorder