05/17/1973 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 05/17/1973
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Diane M. Isenberg, Robert W. Lovett, Barbara D.
Risley, and Samuel E. Tappan
Board members absent: Lester C. Ayers, Richard J. Bronstein, Mieth Maeser, and Carolyn F.
StandIcy
Others present:
Recorder: Florence A. Luther
Thursday, May 17, 1973 4 P.M.
The regular meeting was held at the Library on the above date. Present were Mrs. Risley, Mrs.
Conrad, presiding, Mr. Lovett, Mrs. Isenberg and Mr. Tappan.
The minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Administrations
Aquastat replaced at Farms Library.
Mr. Tappan reported on contract for zone heating and meeting with company representative.
VOTED: to contract with Robert Shaw Company for period of one year at $936.00.
Mrs. Conrad reported discontinuance of rug pattern ordered and that new samples were
available.
Painting of the Farms Library In progress,
Diseased elm tree at the Faxms to be taken care of by the City Park Department.
Personnel Committees
Mr. Lovett reported on meeting with Legal Affairs and Accounts Committee concerning
adjustment in the salary of Head Librarian. The order to come before Board of Aldermen on
May 21 (order that starting pay be at Grade 19, Step C). Trustees will be present at the
meeting of the Board.
Bookmobile:
Estimate for painting Bookmobile from Mirade Auto Body was $420.00.
After discussion voted not to have painting done this year.
(Mr. Tappan's recommendation).
Financial sheets, circulation graphs and Heads of Department reports presented.
Old Business:
VOTED: Mr. Robert Calder to permanent status.
Librarian instructed to report back to Trustees on courses taken by Miss Scotti, whose
permanent status is contingent with continuing her studies.
New Business:
VOTED: Summer hours to start June 18. (9-8 Monday through Friday, closed Saturday).
Adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
Florence A. Luther
Clerk