1986-03-24 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 03/24/1986
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Kathleen M. Hen~chon, Edward E~ Brindle, Katherine L. Fanning,
Frances J. McCarthy, Kevin J. Murphy, Nell B. Olson, Susan M. Salt, Nathan T. Shindler, and
Nancy A. White
Board members absent:
Others present: Vada Komich, League of Women Voters; Howard Calish, Friends of the Beverly
Public Library
Recorder: Sheila Gtowaeki
Regular Meeting
Board of Trustees -- Beverly Public Library
March 24, 1986 7:30 PM
A reception was held for the library staff and trustees prior to the meeting.
Present: Edward Brindle, Kay Fanning Kathleen Henriehon, Frances McCarthy, Kevin Murphy, Neil
Olson, Susan Salt, Toby Shindler, Nancy White
Also Present: Howard Calish, Friends of the Library; Vada Komieh - League of Women Voters;
Robert Hardy, Beverly Times; Sheila Glowacki.
Kathleen Henrichon presided.
President Henrichon welcomed and thanked Edward Brindle, Kevin Murphy, and Nancy White for
accepting a position on the Board.
Election of officers was held.
Fran McCarthy nominated Kathleen Henrichon for President of the Board. There being no other
nominations, Toby Shindler moved that the nominations be dosed. The Secretary east a unanimous
vote for Kathleen Henriehon for President of the Board. Motion passed.
Kay Fanning nominated Susan Salt for the position of Secretary of the Board. There being no other
nominations, Toby Shindler moved that the nominations be closed. The Secretary cast a unanimous
vote for Susan Salt for Secretary of the Board. Motion passed.
Kathleen Henriehon thanked the Board and presided over the rest of the meeting.
Disposition of the minutes of the previous meeting: Nancy White moved to approve the -minutes of
January 27 and February 10. Motion passed.
Public presentation to. discussion with the Board:
Committee reports: Personnel: The deadline for applications for the position of Director is April 4.
Administration: A meeting was held on February 28 with Joe Mulligan, representing Eric Kluz and
Associates; Tom Alexander, Assistant City Solicitor; two representatives from Morello Brothers;
Kevin Murphy and Sheila Glowacki. The purpose of the meeting was to stress to the contractor that
we wanted the job finished. Since the meeting there has been a great deal of activity and Mr. Murphy
is satisfied with the progress.
Finance: Trust Funds balances were discussed. The question of using Trust monies to reimburse
travel expenses of candidates for the Director's position was discussed. It was decided to wait until
the candidates were determined to discuss travel reimbursement.
Long Range Planning: Nancy White distributed minutes from the March 11, L.R.P. Committee
meeting. A contract was signed with A. Anthony Tappe and Associates, Inc. to conduct the library's
feasibility study. Mr. Tappe will meet with the Board of Aldermen Thursday March 27, to introduce
the firm and to receive their input concerning the study. A user's survey and letter were written to
solicit patron input for the study. Neff Olson moved to accept the action of the L.R.P. Committee in
awarding the contract to A. Anthony Tappe and Associates, Inc. supporting that particular injunction
already made by the Board. Motion passed.
Librarian's Report: 1 ). The Bulger Bill and its importance to our building program was discussed. The
Massachusetts Library Association and Board of Library Commissioners will keep all libraries
informed of its progress. 2) Library programs: Wfiter's Series, "Let's Talk About It", Beverly
Remembered, Cable Video Program. 3) Kay Fanning moved to send a letter of thanks to Joan Nelson
from the Board for her fine job of supervising the Circulation Department during Anna Hartogh's
absence. Motion passed. 4) Toby Shindler moved that the library observe the following summer hours
during luly and August: closed Sunday, open Saturday from 9 A.M. to 12 noon, and the rest of the
week follow the current schedule. Motion passed. 5) Neff Olson moved to purchase another terminal
for the Children's Room. Motion passed.
Communications: Communications were read from Anna Hartogh and Dorothy and Robert Lovett.
Unfinished business: The parking situation is running smoothly. There have been very few patron
complaints and many compliments now that patrons can find parking spaces. The concerns expressed
by the Monday Morning group have been addressed and they are satisfied with the arrangements.
Nancy White discussed the possibility of expanding the Esther Calish Memorial Building Fund to
allow memorial gifts to the building fund in the name of others. A decision will be made when more
information is available.
The next regular meeting will be Monday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Sheila Glowacki - Recorder