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1966-05-19 City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Library Trustees Subcommittee: Date: 05/19/1966 Place: Beverly Public Library Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Anne P. Bryant, Frank P. Hyde, Robert W. Lovett, Dr. Cornelius J. Murray, Carolyn F. StandIcy, and Thomas J. Toomey Board members absent: Mieth Macset, and Frederick H. Pierce Others present: Recorder: Marion A. Brown THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1966 4 P.M. The regular meeting of Trustees was held at the Library on the above date. In attendance were Mrs. Conrad, presiding, Miss StandIcy, Mr. Hyde, Dr. Murray, Mr. Toomey, Mrs. Bryant and Mr. Lovett. The records of the previous meeting were accepted as read. The Finance sheets were studied and placed on file. It was suggested that a request go to the City Treasurer for a quarterly report of Trust Funds. Mr. Toomey explained that the $1500 Request for page money will go to the Aldermen for a final reading. Mr. Toomey reported that the grill work will be done by City Men: Main, From hand rail and fire escape and Farms grill work, ff possible. $500 was allowed on the Budget for this work. Also reported that new lights have been at top of marble stairs at Main Library. Reported that the toilet at the Farms needs attention. Suggested that in the 1967 Budget it contain money for a part-time Janitor at Farms. VOTED to close at 8 P.M. June 1 to Labor Day, as in the past. Reports of Dept. Heads and Librarian were approved and placed on file. A discussion of the Bookmobile position took place, as Mrs. Pender is to resign the middle of June. Two applications are on file: Mr. Sydney Altshuler, near 60 years old and Mrs. Oma Bowley from Danvers. Neither have library experience. It was left until the June meeting before making an appointment. Purchasing of Moody's Investors Service for Reference Room was discussed. The USMC has 2 copies; the service costs $350/yr. It was let~ to keep an account of the requests. Year back copies can be purchased for $3.50 per vol. Adjourned 5: 15 Marion A. Brown Clerk