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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-20 BOLT MINSMINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 20, 2004 South Chula Vista Library Conference Room 4:00 PM The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Directors was moved from the Civic Center Library Conference Room to the South Chula Vista Library Conference Room on October 20�' due to a water main rupture and no water facilities at the CC Library. All Trustees were called and advised of this change as well as messages left for Joan Roseman and John McLaren. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Hartman, Vice -Chair Craft, Trustees Pasqua, and Valerio. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Library Director Paula Brown, Public Service Manager Maureen Roeber, and Secretary Anna Giuliano OTHERS PRESENT: None I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the July 21, 2004 meeting were unanimously approved. H. CONTINUED MATTERS A. Library Bond Act Application/Rancho Del Rey Branch Project Assistant Director Brown reported that after discussing the Chula Vista Library's bond application with a lobbyist, it appeared that the CV Library's application may not be given high consideration but the decision would not be made until November 30, 2004. Assistant Director Brown added that the City Manager had been advised that Library Officials would like to design the Rancho Del Rey Branch at the 30,000 square foot level but if the grant came through, it would be designed at the 37,000 square foot level. Discussion regarding a new Library Bond measure to be voted on in March 2005 took place. B. Marketplace Implementation (Model Library Project) at Civic Center Library Assistant Director Brown introduced Maureen Roeber, Library Public Service Manager, who gave.a report on the new Marketplace in the CC Branch. Manager Roeber advised that circulation for the month of August 2004 was up 8% from the previous year and circulation for the month of September 2004 was up 10.2% from the previous year. Various aspects of the Marketplace, including the artwork and new self -checkout machine were discussed and the Trustees were encouraged to visit the Marketplace to experience the changes first-hand. C. South Chula Vista Library Renovation Assistant Director Brown announced that the $450,000 settlement from the builder was now in the hands of the City and should be available to use to renovate the SCV Branch in approximately 2 — 3 weeks. She advised that the money would be used to repair the roof, drains & joints, fountains, and a slight change to the front of the building as well as to the tile floor. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Radio Frequency Identification Assistant Director Brown briefed the Board on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), mini antenna & transmitter in books would help in the control of inventory, and asked for an endorsement of the system. A Motion to endorse RFID was made by Trustee Valerio. It was seconded by Trustee Craft and was unanimously approved. B. November/December Meetings Members agreed to combine both the November and December 2004 meetings into one to be held on December 8ffi at 4:OOpm in the Civic Center Branch Library Conference Room. At this time, Trustee Valerio advised he had to leave for another engagement. C. Distribution of Free Materials Policy A Motion to extend the time limit for the Distribution of Free Materials Policy from 48 hours to 30 days was made by Trustee Craft, seconded by Trustee Pasqua, and unanimously approved. IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Book Money $250,000 is set aside for materials from a settlement with the San Diego Gas & Electric Company. $150,000 will be used for materials for the branches and $100,000 will be used to implement the new Marketplace at South Chula Vista. B. Heritage Museum The Board was advised that the Heritage Museum had been closed due to on-going deterioration of the building and most of the collection had been moved to the CC Library. C. Appointment of State Librarian Susan Hildreth has been appointed as the new State Librarian D. Classification Study Library employees had been interviewed and recommendations will be given in January 2005. E. Monthly Report _ Circulation at CC Library up 10.2% F. Legislative Update Governor of California signed a bill to place a 600 million dollar Library Bond Act on March 2005 ballot. G. Other The CC Library had to be closed today (October 20, 2004) due to a water main break that disrupted water service to the library. It was also mentioned that due to recent rains, the EastLake Branch had to be closed because of a blackout. 1 IululAlW___ILI A. Friends None B. Public Comments None C. Written Comments None D. Board Comments None VI. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2004. Respectfully Submitted: