1984-04-09 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 04/09/1984
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Neil B. Olson, Richard L. Buekley, Conhie E. Dooling, Kathleen M.
Henrichon, Susan M. Salt, and Nancy A. White
Board members absent: Lester C. Ayers, Katherine L. Fanning, and Kevin J. Murphy
Others present: Howard Calish, Friends of the Beverly Public Library
Recorder: Nancy Aberman
Special Meeting
Board of Trustees-Beverly Public Library
April 9, 1984 7:00 p.m.
Present: Neil Olson, Susan Salt, Kathleen Henrichon, Connie Dooling, Nancy White, Richard
Buckley.
Also present: Esther Calish, Nancy Aberman; Howard Calish, Friends of the Library; Steve
McGilvary, Beverly Times; Peter Homan, Salem News.
Mr. Olson noted that the purpose of the Special Meeting was to discuss several matters needing
attention:
1) Regarding a request for supplemental funding for the part-time budget and custodial overtime,
Mrs. Salt gave the report of the Finance Committee explaining the need for supplemental funds in
both areas. Mr. Buckley moved, and Ms. White seconded, that the Board accept the recommendation
of the Finance Committee to request of the Mayor $2,500 supplemental funds for the part-time aides
and pages account. Motion passed. Mr. Buckley also moved, and Mrs. Hemichon seconded, that the
Board accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to request of the Mayor $800
supplemental funds for the custodial overtime account. Motion passed.
2) Ms. White moved, and Mrs. Salt seconded, a motion that the library be closed on Easter Sunday.
Library staff will work their normal work week. Motion passed.
3) Mrs. Calish noted several communications: a letter regarding an estimate on the chimney repair
and a letter from Mr. Taubert regarding the ramp plans for the Farms branch. Mr. Buckley moved,
and Mrs. Salt seconded, that both matters be referred to the Administration Committee. Motion
passed. Regarding the Eastern Region's annual meeting, Mrs. Salt moved that the Director be
designated as the voting delegate for the library. Ms. White seconded. Motion passed.
Mrs. Calish reported that the library's share of the dog tax will be $621.90. The Mayor needs a letter
requesting the transfer of funds to the proper library account. Mr. BuckIcy moved that the matter be
referred to the subcommittee on Finance. Ms. White seconded. Motion passed.
Ms. White moved to adjourn. Mr. Ayers seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Recorder