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1955-11-15 City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Library Trustees Subcommittee: Date: 11/15/1955 Place: Beverly Public Library Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Saul J. Cagan, Dorothy Cook, Carolyn Standley, and Carl Zeilon Board members absent: John C. Birmingham, W. Lincoln Boyden, Jr., Russell P. Brown, and Frederick Pierce Others present: Recorder: Marion A. Brown Tuesday, November 15, 1955 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held at the Library on Tuesday evening, Nov 15 at 7:30 P.M. with the Chairman Mrs. Conrad, presiding. Present were Mrs. Cook, Miss StandIcy, Mr. Cagan and Mr. Zeilon. The records of the last meeting were approved as read and the finance sheets were studied and accepted. The Committee on Circulation reported that during October 370 books were purchased of which 163 were juvenile. This was approved. The Librarian's report giving details of activities and summary of circulation and registration was presented and placed on file. ARer discussion it was agreed that the Public Works shotrid proceed with the storm porch for the YPR and it was voted to purchase as many Rusco storm windows for Work Room & YPR, as money allows. The Trustees then proceeded to the discussion of the 1956 Budget. After studying item by item it was voted to accept the budget as was worked out by the Budget Committee on Oct 28; this budget to be sent to the City Government would be Salaries $45,791 including one new Desk Assistant and Maintenance $16, 100. With separate maintenance for the outlays - Lighting for Stacks $1250 New flooring 3d floor 1000 Fence Beverly Farms 750 Necessary book cases & furniture 1000 Necessary Card Cabinet for C.R. 300 A total budget of $66,191 At the Trustees suggestion it was decided that Mrs. Conrad and Finance Committee should definitely meet with the Mayor and explain this 1956 Budget. Adjoumed Marion A. Brown Clerk