1971-11-18 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 11/18/1971
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Robert W. Lovett, Mieth Maeser, Albert J. Ricci,
Barbara D. Risley, and Carolyn F. Standley
Board members absent: Howard W. Cole, Diane M. Isenberg, and Dr. Cornelius J. Murray
Others present:
Recorder: Florence A. Luther
Thursday, November 18, 1971 4 P.M.
The regular meeting was held at the Library on the above date. Present were Mrs. Conrad,
presiding, Mr. Ricci, Miss StandIcy, Mr, Maeser and Mrs. Risley and Mr. Lovett.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Financial sheet studied.
Reports of Department heads read.
Administration:
Painting of outside trim completed.
Mr. Mitchell of Public Works gives assurance the Iron Grill Work will be done at the first
break in weather.
Old Business:
Reported that Mr. Earle Kelley and representatives of Centerville Improvement Society had
presented a program for study hall with source books provided by the Library. The need for
books was beyond the limit of the budget. However, the Library will cooperate as much as
possible with their undertaking.
The Budget figures for Other Outlays were approved:
Architect's planning $35,000.
Alarm system 1,200.
Air conditioning - top floor 2,500.
Carpet - Children's Room 1,200.
Lighting - Children' s Room 2,000.
Communications:
VOTED not to join A. L. T. A.
Mr. Maeser, Mrs. Risley, Mr. Lovett and Miss StandIcy are considering attending the M. L.
A. meeting in Worcester on December 3.
New Business:
VOTED: Mr. Freyman permission to carry over one week of vacation with the understanding
that this would be the only time. Future vacations to be taken according to State
law during the calendar year.
Fire Inspector complained about leaves on the grounds at the Beverly Farms Branch.
Meeting adjoumed at 5:20 P.M.
Florence A. Luther
Clerk