1970-09-17 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 09/17/1970
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Diane M. Isenberg, Robert W. Lovett, Albert J. Ricci,
Barbara D. Risley, and Carolyn F. Standley
Board members absent: Howard W. Cole, Mieth Maeser, and Dr. Cornelius J. Murray
Others present:
Recorder: Florence A. Luther
Thursday, September 17, 1970 4 P.M.
The regular meeting was held at the Library on the above date. Present were Mrs. Conrad, presiding,
Mr. Ricei, Miss Standley, Mr. Lovett, Mrs. Risley and Mrs. Isenberg.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Financial sheet was studied and It was noted Repairs and Audio-Visual money exhausted in
Maintenance budget.
Administration:
Mrs. Conrad explained Mr. Faulk felt condition of walls not due to moisture, but that
chemical analysis of paint proved otherwise. Mr. Perkins of Trussell Co. is to be consulted.
Communications:
Letter from Mrs. Fielding stating Beverly Garden Club members are unable to continue
regular flower contributions to the library. Mrs. Risley was instructed to express appreciation
for all past arrangements.
Mrs. Risley will also write Fire Station concerning fence at Farms.
Program of New England Library Association noted and several expressed interest in
attending.
Old Business:
Parking situation was again discussed. Mr. Ricci will go to police station to express concem.
Librarian instructed to write Mr. Shively and police, to express concern.
New Business
Mr. Ricci was appointed to Budget Committee to assist in Mr. Maeser's absence.
Budget meetings called for October 1 and 15 at 9100 A.M.
New State Aid Law discussed. City Appropriation to be $6.00 per capita to receive state aid and
refund from State $0.37 ½ per capita.
Next regular meeting to be October 22.
New building discussed. The need of a consultant was considered. Mr. Lovett will contact sources
for information. The Mayor shall be so informed.
Sunday opening was discussed and tabled.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Florence A. Luther
Clerk