05/18/1972 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 05/18/1972
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Diane M. Isenberg, Robert W. Lovett, Mieth Maeser,
Dr. Cornelius J. Murray, Barbara D. Risley, Carolyn F. Standley, and Samuel E. Tappan
Board members absent: Howard W. Cole
Others present:
Recorder: Florence A. Luther
Thursday, May 18, 1972 4 P.M.
The regular meeting was held at the Library on the above date. Present were Mrs. Conrad,
presiding, Dr. Murray, Mr. Maeser, Miss StandIcy, Mr. Lovett, Mrs. Risley, Mrs. Isenberg and Mr.
Tappan.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Financial sheets were presented
Reports of Head of the Departments read
Administration:
Invitation to bid on air conditioning to be published
Purchase of new catalog discussed
Alarm system under study
Further information on carpet and lights for Children's room will be presented at June
meeting.
VOTED: To abolish part time custodial position at the Farms and create a full time position as of
June 1.
Librarian instructed to trace request for parking meters in the parking lot, and the from of the
building.
Voted: Trustees respectfully request Mayor to consider Library personnel when and if raises granted
City Employees.
Correspondence:
l~equest from Mr. Nils M. Bengston to use Farms Hall held over pending definite dates
Resignation of Mrs. Honnold, Head of Circulation accepted with deep regret.
Executive session called to review applications. Replacemere of the position mined over to
personnel committee.
Extending hours at the Farms was discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30
Florence A. Luther
clerk