1962-05-17 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 05/17/1962
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Anne P. Bryant, Frank P. Hyde, Bruce Lancaster,
Carolyn F. StandIcy, and Thomas J. Tooracy
Board members absent: Russell P. Brown, Saul J. Cagan, and Frederick H. Pierce
Others present:
Recorder: Marion A. Brown
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1962 4P. M.
The regular meeting of the Trustees was held at the library on the above date. In attendance
were Mrs. Conrad, presiding, Miss Standley Mrs. Bryant, Mr. Lancaster, Mr. Hyde and Mr. Tooracy.
The records if the previous meeting were approved as read. After study of the Finance sheets
they also were approved.
Mr. Lancaster's most interesting chart of figures was discussed and many, thanks were
extended to him for a fine piece of work.
For Administration, Mr. Toomey reported that Mr. Dolloffhad inspected the Farms roof and
he would list the necessary needs and will have all facts and speci~catiom in about two weeks. The
casing of the from door at Farms was also inspected and proved absolutely gone. Mrs. Conrad read
the report of the Trussell Construction Go, stating also, that the casings, pilasters and circle arch are
in a badly rotted condition. An estimate was given for $340 to do this work plus $242 to install the
remaineder, as the arch is fastened to the back, plus $45 for two coats of paint. This was discussed
fully and if the Mayor allows the money for this, it would have to put out for bids.
Mrs. Conrad appointed a Commission to take care of these repairs at the Farms. Appointed
were Mr. Toomey, Chairman, Mr. Hyde and Mrs. Conrad.
The circulation figures and reports of department heads were approved as read and placed
on fie.
The two weeks illness of the Custodian, Mr. Hanson was discussed. If he is unable to return
back to work in another week, C. S. must he notified for emergency help.
VOTED TO SEND TWO TO the M.L.A. spring meeting held at the Schine Inn in Chicopec.
VOTED to allow Mrs. Dunklog to take the 3 rd year at the University of N.H. and allow her
$75.00 for 3 weeks tuition
A long discussion was held concerning the new desk to be presented by the Rotary Club. Mrs.
Conrad explained the lay-out prepared by Remington Rand.
Adjourned 5:30
Marion A. Brown
Clerk