1956-06-21 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 06/21/1956
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, John C. Birmingham, Russell P. Brown, Saul J.
Cagan, Dorothy Cook, and Carolyn Standley
Board members absent: W. Lincoln Boyden, Jr., and Frederick Pierce
Others present:
Recorder: Marion A. Brown
Thursday, June 21, 1956
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 P.M.
with Mrs. Conrad, Chairman, presiding. Present were Miss StandIcy, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Birmingham,
Mr. Brown and Mr. Cagan.
The records of the meeting of May 17 were read and approved as was the report of the
Finance Committee giving details of expenditures and balances to date.
The first item of importance was the Ryal Side Branch. Mrs. Conrad explained that the
present owner had only left shelf space for books leaving no room for table and chairs and that
conditions are not satisfactory. Mr. Charles Cilley who operates a workshop on the corner of Eastern
Ave. and Bridge St. would be willing to partition off part of his from shop making a sizable room and
would be willing to take charge 3 at~ernoons a week Tues., Thurs., and Sat. 1-6. It was yoted to
move the deposit station to his shop for the balance of the year at the rate of $500 per year. At this
time it was suggested that a Bookmobile Survey should be made. Mrs. Conrad appointed a
Committee of Mr. Birmingham, Chairman, Mr. Cagan and Mrs. Cook to study the Mobile situation
to replace deposit stations.
As their will be a balance of $25 from R.S. Branch this year it was voted to pay the N.B.
Deposit this amount and next year the full $50 so as to make them more nearly the same.
It was brought up that Mr. Freyman, Asst. Janitor is seeking a 3 weeks vacation., it was voted
that he might have 2 weeks with pay & the third week at his own expense.
Because of the death of Mr. Zeilon it was voted to close the Library Saturday morning June
23 in his memory. It was left for Mrs. Conrad to send a note of sympathy to his family.
It was voted to allow the City Clerk the use of the Beve~y Farms Hall for voting purposes
Sept. 18, Oct 3 and Nov. 6.
It was explained that a larger outside container was needed for returned books. It was left for
Mrs. Conrad to inquire as to the book depository for the front door.
It was voted to have the hay cut, the price not to exceed $25.
It was voted not to circulate books to out of town borrowers only through the Inter-Library
loan.
The Circulation Committee recommended the purchase of 226 books which was approved
as was the Librarians report giving details of circulation and activities during the month.
It was voted to have the City Solicitor prepare a set of rules or contract for the two deposit
stations.
Mrs. Conrad explained that Mr. Jarvis from Dutelle Co. would make a survey of the roof at
the Main library and Farms and a letter would come explaining in detail. It was decided that the roof
was the No. 1 project now and stack lights, Fence for Farms, Children's' s card cabinet, etc. could be
considered at a later date.
Voted to adjourn
Marion A. Brown
Clerk
Dear Mrs. Z~ilon:
In the passing of Mr. Zeilon the Beverly Public Library has lost a friend and valued member of the
Board of Trustees.
During the years Mr. Zeilon was a member of the Board he was a faithful and loyal member of the
Trustees.
All of us respected his calm approach to a problem, his excellent advice and his sound judgement.
He was a very understanding person and everyone considered him a friend. He will be long and
affectionately remembered.
At this time, the Trustees and Staff wish to express to his family their appreciation of his work and
interest in the Library and their sincere sympathy and deep sorrow at his passing.
It is the wish of the Trustees that a copy of this tribute be placed in the Library records and a copy
sent to you.
Louisa V. Conrad
Chairman of the Trustees