1986-05-19 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 05/19/1986
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Kathleen M. Henrichort, Edward E. Brindle, Katherine L. Fang,
Frances J. McCarthy, Nell B. Olson, Susan M. Salt, Nathan T. Shindiet, and Nancy A. White
Board members absent: Kevin J. Murphy
Others present: Jane Lindquist, Diane J. Costa, League of Women Voters; Howard Calish, Friends
of the Beverly Public Library; Elizabeth Long, Library staff
Recorder: Sheila Glowacki
Regular Meeting
Board of Trustees -- Beverly Public Library
May 19, 1986 7:30 PM
Present: Edward Brindle, Kay Fanning Kathleen Herwichon, Frances McCarthy, Neil Olson, Susan
Salt, Toby Shindiet, Nancy White
Also Present: Robert Hardy, Beverly Times; Tom Clark, Salem Evening News; Francis J. Lyons,
Peabody Library Board of Trustees; Jane Lindquist and Diane Costa, League of Women Voters;
Howard Calish, BCIA; SheHa Glowacki and Betsy Long, Library Staff.
Kathleen Henrichon presided.
Disposition of the minutes of the previous meeting: Nancy White moved that the minutes of the
previous meeting be approved. Motion passed.
Committee reports: Personnel: Toby Shindler reported that the Personnel Committee unanimously
voted to recommend Thomas F. Scully to the full Board for approval for the position of Director of
the Beverly Public Library. Mr. Shindler moved to nominate Thomas F. Scully as the next Director
of the Beverly Public Library. Susan Salt seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations,
Toby Shindler moved that the nominations be dosed. Seconded by Nancy White. Motion passed.
President Henriehon thanked the Personnel Committee for all their hard work in carrying out the
selection process.
Administration: The contractor and all involved parties will be meeting at the library this Thursday
to inspect the parts of the roof that did not pass the infrared testing. If the roof passes this inspection,
the contractor will consider the project done, with the exception of a few items that are lei~ on the
laundry list.
Finance: The Mayor has increased our book budget by $30,000 over what we requested. Our budget
hearing with the Finance Committee of the Board of Aldermen will be May 28, at 7:30 PM. Fran
McCarthy moved that the Board of Trustees send a letter of thanks to Mayor Monahart for his
support and the increased funds for books and library materials. Motion passed.
Long Range Planning: Nancy White moved that in order to allow the new Director to have input into
the space needs report that the ending date of the study should be extended and that the report should
be presented within 90 days after the appointment of the Director. Motion passed. Susan Salt moved
that the Chairman of the L.R.P. Committee notify the City Solicitor and that the contract with A.
Anthony Tappe and Associates be mended following any instructions received from the City
Solicitor.
Librarian's Report: Ms. Glowacki thanked the Board for their help over the last months. She said that
she had enjoyed serving as Acting Director and was looking forward to working with Mr. Scully. 1)
Summer holidays - Toby Shindler moved that the library be closed Saturday, July 5 and Saturday,
August 30, for the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. Motion passed. 2) Personal computer
for staff use - Nancy White moved to purchase an IBM A/T with proper work station and seating for
staff use from Trust Funds. Motion passed.
Communications: President Henrichon received a copy of the "Options for Small Public Libraries"
and will have it if anyone would like to review it.
Unfinished Business: President Henrichon appointed Toby Shindler Chairman of the Will Barnet
Commemoration Committee who will ask members of the community to serve with him, and report
back at the next meeting. Concerning the library's current space and storage problem, Neil Olson
moved to table any decision until the new Director is on board. Motion passed. Concerning the
American Library Association Annual Conference, Susan Salt moved that SheHa Glowacki or her
designee be sent to the ALA Annual Conference in New York City in June and that the sum of not
more that $1,000. be made available for expenses from Trust Funds. Motion passed.
Public presentation to, discussion with the board: Howard Calish requested information concerning
the current budget. Jane Lindquist inquired as to the purpose of the Will Barnet Committee.
Kay Fanning moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be held on June 26.
Sheila Glowacki--Recorder