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PUBLIC LIBRARY
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AUGUST 17, 2011
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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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CITY OF
CHULAVISTA
CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
I. CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
CHAIR S STOKES, J BALNIS, TRUSTEES D CINDER
AND E MELLOR
TRUSTEE G STILLMAN
LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS
NONE
Chair Stokes called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve minutes from June 15, 2011 and July 16, 2011 made by
Mr. Balnis to approve the minutes. Mr. Linder seconded. Motion carried.
III. CONTINUED MATTERS
A. Discussion of CALTAC Library Board Effectiveness Workshop and Next Steps -The
item was continued to next meeting. However, Board members indicated an interest
in making a brief presentation to City Council about the training and plans for the
future.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve FY2010-2011 Attendance Record & Summary of Activities Report -Motion
by Ms. Mellor to approve. Mr. Linder seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Linder noted
that he did not receive the a-mail about the special July meeting for the CALTAC
training.
B. Elect FY2011-2012 Chair and Vice-Chair. Motion by Mr. Balnis name Ms. Stokes as
Chair for another year. Mr. Linder seconded. Motion carried, with Ms. Stokes
abstaining. Motion by Ms. Mellor to name Mr. Balnis as Vice-Chair. Mr. Linder
seconded. Motion carried, with Mr. Balnis abstaining.
C. Current Board Vacancy - Ms. Stillman's term is up, but she has Mayor's approval to
stay on until her seat is filled. There was discussion about how involved the Board
should be in the selection process, and whether or not Board members should take
part in reviewing applications and/or interviewing candidates and recommending a
selection. It was decided that members would encourage people they felt would be
good Board members to apply.
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D. Number of Board Members -There was discussion about staying with five members
or increasing the number to seven. Motion by Mr. Balnis to have the number stay at
five, but retain the option of having seven members in the future. Motion seconded
by Mr. Linder. Motion carried.
V. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Library Hours -Library is bringing on hourly employees to cover the new hours.
B. Law Library -Library is developing a good relationship with the law library and will
put on joint programs with them.
C. September is Art Month -Community Arts Guild is sponsoring "Drawsome", a
graphic arts event with live music on September 2 at South Chula Vista Library.
D. Passport Services -Library made over $5,000 in July.
E. Otay Ranch Town Center -Lease was singed. The mall has selected the architect.
Still looking at the end of the year for opening.
F. Grants -Library has received a $2,000 grant from Target for early childhood
learning, and a $75,000 grant in Federal funds to purchase books and materials that
• promote energy efficiency and "green living".
G. City Council -All City Department's strategic goals will be considered at a Council
workshop will be in September.
H. City Centennial Book -The book is now available for purchase. The Heritage
Museum is selling copies and will make $10 on every book sold.
Vl. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Friends - Ms. Stokes mentioned the book fund drive.
B. Chula Vista Public Library Foundation -The next meeting is September 7.
C. Public Comments -None
D. Written Comments - Ms. Stokes received information about a webinar and will a-mail
the information to the Board. She also read a thank you note she had sent to the City
Council on behalf of the Board about their approval of funding for the new library hours.
E. Board Comments - Mr. Balnis and Mr. Linder indicated that they would miss the next
meeting and asked to be excused. Mr. Linder indicated that he will be leaving the
Board at the end of the year. Mr. Balnis mentioned Councilwoman Aguilar's
Wednesday reports.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm.
Next meeting scheduled:
Regular Meeting -Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 4:00 pm.
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