1977-12-29 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 12/29/1977
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: John R. Coogan, Katherine L. Fanning, Douglas L. Henderson, Caleb
Loflng III, and Beatflee R. Vitale
Board members absent: Lester C. Ayers, Diane M. Isenberg, Frances M. Moran, and Oleg M.
Pohotsky
Others present:
Recorder: Esther Calish
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 29, 1977 7:45 p.m.
Present: Mr. Coogan, presiding; Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Fanning, Mrs. Viiale, Mr. Loflng
Discussion of proposed 1978/79 Program Budget:
Architect's Fee - Mrs. Calish discussed possibility of planning to square off main library
building. Cost of preliminary plans, $10,000. Total architect's fee probably about $75,000. Estimated
cost of project $750,000.
Books - Discussed amounts for various departments and reason for amounts requested.
Periodicals - Discussed reason for increase costs - approximately $17.76 per subscription
inflation. Will drop about 25 subscriptions and add about 25 new ones.
Microfilm - Certain periodicals that are heavily used needed on microfilm. We bought none
last year so we have two years to purchase.
Fuel - Mr. Loring proposed that we ask for $7,000 instead of $8,500 (as we have for the past
two years) and request $1,500 more to cover additional needed for telephone and lighting accounts.
Operating Expenses - Had to break down Custodians' Supplies/Care of Grounds account to
show contractual items. We had to do the same with office supplies account. Should increase office
supplies as we may not have Dog Tax to help cover shortage.
Mrs. Fanning asked about response to ad for Bookmobile operator. Mrs. Calish reported large
number of applications (52) received, thirty from Beverly residents. Plans to interview many Beve~y
residents - interviews may take next two months to complete. Wants someone with Bachelor's
Degree, library experience and experience with programs and outreach services.
Minimum Wage - Discussed new law and amounts and fact that we need some additional
pages. No decision made on minimum wage for present time.
Mr. Coogan made motion: Voted we approve what Finance Committee has recommended
for 1978/79 budget and that budget be accepted. Motion was seconded.
Librarian's Report:
Newly acquired Bookmobile now at Public Works Dept. parking lot.
Department Heads reports received.
Communications:
Discussed vandalism at Farms Branch. Three breaks recently. Need for some type of alarm
system there. Discussed that and need for additional coverage in Main Library. Discussed costs for
alarms at both buildings. Union negotiation meeting scheduled for Thurs., Jan. 5, 1978.
Adjourned: 8:50 p.m.
Esther Calish
Clerk