1968-06-13 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 06/13/1968
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Diane M. Isenberg, Robert W. Lovett, Mieth Macset,
Dr. Cornelius J. Murray, Albert J. Ricci, Barbara D. Risley, and Carolyn F. Standley
Board members absent: Thomas J. Toomey
Others present: Florence A. Luther
Recorder: Marion A. Brown
Thursday, June 13, 1968 4 P.M.
In attendance at the above meeting were Mrs. Conrad, presiding, Miss StandIcy, Mrs. Risley, Mrs.
Eisenberg, Mr. Maeser, Dr. Murray, Mr. Lovett and Mr. Rieci. (Mrs. Risley and Mrs. Eisenberg were
appointed by Mayor Vitale to replace Mrs. Bryant and Mr. Bunker.)
Mrs. Luther, newly appointed Librarian attended.
The records of the previous meeting were approved as read. After study of the finance sheets they
were approved and placed on file.
In the absence of Mr. Toomey, Mrs. Conrad explained that the plaster work has been done by
Clemenzi: upper hall and 4 walls in Y.P.R. As the money is not available the work was ordered
stopped. The walls must be completed later. Long discussion was held.
All reports were read and approved.
VOTED to close at 6 o'clock July 3.
Mrs. Conrad reported that Mrs. Sherrill of Farms Garden Club is going to plant yews at the Farms
Library.
Mrs. Luther stated that as yet there are no applicants for the position of Assistant Librarian. It was
suggested that during her absence someone from the staff should be appointed.
A long discussion took place as to the city wide salary increases that are being considered by the
Mayor. Mrs. Conrad appointed Mr. Maeser to seek further information from Mayor Vitale. Mr.
Tooracy also.
Mrs. Conrad read a request for retirement from Mrs. Eva Patch to take effect Dec. 31. Miss Standley
suggested that this item be tabled until the Sept. meeting. SO VOTED.
A discussion was held as to the Tercentenary parties to take place: June 25-Hour of Poetry by Miss
Stanley and June 27-Author's Tea Party. The feeling was that a program should go into the papers
soon with the names of the Trustees and the names of all the authors invited.
Mrs. Conrad explained that she has had complaints, as to how much better organized and much more
pleasant the Farms Branch is, in the absence of the Librarian.
A July meeting was suggested.
Adjoumed 5 P.M.
Marion A. Brown
Clerk