1955-10-28 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee: Finance Committee
Date: 10/28/1955
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Russell P. Brown, and Saul J. Cagan
Board members absent:John C. Birmingham
Others present:
Recorder: Marion A. Brown
October 28, 1955 9 A.M.
A budget meeting was called for Fri. Oct. 28, 1955 9 A.M. the Finance Committee Mrs.
Conrad, Mr. Brown and Mr. Cagan were present. Mr. Birmingham was unable to attend.
The Salary and Maintenance amounts were set to be voted on at the next regular meeting of
the Board in Nov. - Salaries 45,791 - this included raises for most. Maintenance $16,000; Other
outlays 4000: - Lighting in stacks 1250; New furniture 1000; Flooring third floor 1000; Fence and
walk at Farms 750 - Total budget 65,891.00
It was agreed that the Budget Committee should try to meet with the Mayor and explain why
this amount was needed. Mr. Brown to make arrangements.
Marion A. Brown
Clerk