HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-26 BOLT MINS MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 26, 1996 LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM 3:35 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Clover-Byram, Trustees Alexander, Donovan and
Student Member Aguilar
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Williams, Trustee Viesca
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Library Director Palmer
OTHERS PRESENT:
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of May 22, 1996
MSUC (Donovan/Alexander) to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1996 meeting as
mailed.
II. CONTINUED MATTERS
A. FY 1996-97 Budget
Director Palmer reported that the City Council had approved the budget with no
reduction in hours at the Civic Center Library. However, Sunday hours were
eliminated at the EastLake Library effective August 1, 1996. He reviewed other
cuts and revenue enhancements that the budget included.
B. SmartCommunities
Director Palmer reported that a wrap-up meeting is scheduled for July 27th to
report back on outreach efforts. A report will be made to the City Council which
will propose that the Library and Telecenters work together with an eye towards
merging in 1997-78. The EastLake Telecenter has potential for use as a virtual
library with a small best seller collection. The Telecenter near the Civic Center
Library has the potential for use as a computer lab.
C. Library Referendum
Director Palmer reported that the success of the sales tax initiative did not look
promising at this time. (Chair Clover-Byram arrived at this time). The Library has
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prepared an action plan for the expenditure of these funds for City Council
approval on July 16th.
D. EastLake Contract
The City Council has approved the EastLake agreement. The Sweetwater Union
I-Egh School District Board will vote on the agreement on July 11th.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Internet Policy
Director Palmer gave a brief overview of the proposed Internet Policy based on
policies developed at other libraries throughout San Diego County. Staff hopes to
have this policy available for the public in August. Internet terminals will be
available throughout all Chula Vista Libraries with no charge for Internet Access.
MSUC ( Alexander/Donovan) the Library Board moved to approve the policy
guidelines and regulations in their initial form. (Trustees Williams and Viesca
absent)
B. Meeting Schedule
Trustees discussed their meeting schedule for next fiscal year. Trustees will not
meet in July due to vacation conflicts, their next meeting will be August 28. Also
the November and December meetings would be combined on December 4th.
MSUC (Alexander/Donovan) the Library Board of Trustees has adopted the
following meeting schedule: August 28, 1.996; September 25, 1996; October 23,
1996; December 4, 1996; January 22, 1997; February 26, 1997; March 26, 1997;
April 23, 1997;May 28 1997; and June 25, 1997.
IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. EastLake Senior Librarian
Interviews have been held and a new librarian will be on board by August 1st.
Staff is looking forward to having a full time staff member at EastLake.
B. Monthly Statistics
Included in packet.
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C. Legislative Update
None
D. Other
None
V. CONVV UNICATIONS
A Friends
Betty Roche reported on news in the Friends bookstore.
B. Public Comments
Mr. Coye made suggests regarding security of the new Internet terminals.
C. Written Comments
None
D. Board Comments
Donovan-None
Alexander-None
Chair Clover-Byram- thanked the Board for their support.
VI.. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 pm. The next Library Board of
Trustees meeting will be held on August 28, 1996 at 3:30 pm