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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January 28, 1998 LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM 3:30 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Clover, Trustees Charett, Valdovinos, Viesca and
Student Member Pena
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Alexander(excused)
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Library Director Palmer,Principal Librarian Paula Brown
OTHERS PRESENT: Robert Coye,Nancy Lemke, Frances Reeves, Ignacio
Valdovinos
I. .APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of October 22, 1997,.November 19, 1997, and
December 16, 1997
MSUC (Viesca/Valdovinos) to approve the minutes of the October 22, 1997, November
19, 1997 and December 17, 1998 as mailed.
Frances Reeves, Friends Liaison, introduced Nancy Lemke, who will take over her duties
as Friends Liaison to the Library Board.
II. CONTINUED MATTERS
A. Library Facilities Master Plan
Director Palmer reminded the Trustees that the Town Hall meeting will be on
Saturday, January 31, and encouraged them to attend. The Consultant will
conduct a group session and probably some breakout sessions.
Director Palmer then reviewed some preliminary comments detailed by the
consultant. A telephone survey is scheduled to poll 400 Chula Vista residents in
February and will target both library users and non-users. Chair Clover
emphasized the need for good information to find the best location for future
libraries.
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B. Library Sales Tax Initiative
Director Palmer reported that the Library Authority is close to finishing the
ordinance to place the sales tax measure on the ballot. They will meet again next
week to approve the wording of the ordinance and select the ballot date on which
the measure will run on.
Director Palmer asked for comment on this item. Trustees Viesca and Charett
supported placing this item on the June ballot. Chair Clover felt more time to
prepare the campaign was needed. She did not want a special election held on this
item.
C. FY 1998-99 Budget
Director Palmer reviewed his budget transmittal memo with the Trustees. This
item will be revisited at the February meeting.
D. Meeting sites (South Chula Vista, EastLake, Museum)
Trustees discussed their tradition of meeting at other Chula Vista library sites and
asked the secretary to schedule a meeting at the South Chula Vista and EastLake
Branches.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Distribution Policy
B. Solicitation Policy
Director Palmer reported that the Library currently follows these policies and has
done so for the past nine years. He seeks to formalize them
MSUC (Viesca/Charett) that the Library Board of Trustees support the Library's
proposed distribution policy.
MSUC (Viesca/Clover)that the Library Board support the Library's proposed
Solicitation Policy.
C. Literacy Community Development Block Grant Application
MSUC (Valdovinos/Clover) The Library Board supports the Literacy Teams
application for Community Development Block Grant Funds.
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IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Foundation Grant
No news to report.
B. San Diego Public Library
The new downtown San Diego library will be put to the vote on February 3, 1998.
C. San Diego County Library
Privatizing the County Library System is under study. Trustees were asked to
familiarize themselves with this issue.
D. Monthly Statistics
These were included in the Trustee's packets.
E. Legislative Update
Director Palmer reported that a member of the legislature is proposing a $500
million dollar bond issue for library construction.
G. Other
None
V. CONIMMCATIONS
A. Friends
Friends Liaison Frances Reeves brought the Trustees attention to the new display
case in the lobby near the BookStop. This attractive unit was purchased for the
Library by the Friends of the Library. She reported that Nancy Lemke will take
over her duties as Friend's Liaison at the March meeting.
B. Public Comments
Mr. Coye asked that future minutes specify the time and location of the next
meeting.
C. Written Comments
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None.
D. Board Comments
Trustee Viesca thanked Frances for the great job she has done. He also welcomed
Nancy Lemke to the meetings.
Trustee Charrett wished everyone a happy new year and welcomed Nancy Lemke
to the meetings.
Chair Clover stated that the Board has a lot of work to get going on.
VI. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm. The next Library Board of
Trustees meeting will be held at 3:30 pm on February 25, 1998 at the Civic Center
Library.
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