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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board of Trustees Min 1990/04/25 . . . City Clerk (9 copies) MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 25, 1990 3 PM LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Lindsay, Vice Chairman Miller, Trustees McBreen, Williams BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustee Romero (excused) Library Director Lane, Assistant Library Director Palmer, Literacy Coordinator Schofield CITY STAFF PRESENT: Because a quorum of Trustees was not present at the start of the meeting, the agenda was taken in the following order: II. CONTINUED MATTERS F. Thank you letter to Robert Romero A letter of appreciation was signed by the Trustees. E. Letters of appreciation for Literacy Volunteers Trustees signed letters to Literacy Team volunteers who had worked 500 hours or more. (Trustee Williams arrived at 3:19 pm) D. Library Foundation Chairman Lindsay asked that this item be delayed until the August meeting. A. Introduction of new Literacy Coordinator Director Lane Coordinator. by the Board. Literacy Team introduced Meg Schofield, the new Mrs. Schofield's background was She invited the Board to attend staff meeting on May 1st. Literacy reviewed the next On a related matter, on May 1st there will be a public hearing to review the Altrusa Club's request for $11,100 in Community Development Block Grant funds to pay the rent and utilities for the literacy project. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of March 28, 1990 MSUC (McBreen/Williams) that the minutes be approved as amended. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 2 - APRIL 25, 1990 V. COMMUNICATIONS A. Friends - Betty Roche reported that during March the Book stop earned $1148. Recently one member of the Friends, Marjorie Clarke, donated an electronic piano to the Library in memory of her late husband. Board members asked that a thank you letter be prepared for their signature at the next meeting to thank this Friend of the Library. B. Public Comments - Mr. Coye suggested that the Literacy Team check into the hearing test conducted over the telephone by the University Medical School. He also suggested that they contact churches with schools to determine if their classrooms could be made available during the week for literacy tutoring. III. NEW BUSINESS - Moving Friends and Public Comments sections to the top of the agenda MSUC (McBreen/williams) to move the Friends and Public Comments sections of the agenda to follow approval of the minutes for the convenience of those persons having to leave early. It is understood that this will not preclude a person's right to comment under communications also. II. CONTINUED MATTERS B. Proposed library site plan for East H Street and paseo Ranchero An agenda item was distributed to the Trustees which will go before the city Council on May 8th to present the East "H" Street Park site - Conceptual Plan for Fire Station, Fire Training Facility and Library. C. site plan for a new public library at Lauderbach Park This issue was covered in the Director's letter to the Trustees. The Trustees continued to ask for input from the Montgomery Planning Commission. It was decided that the Chairman of the Library Board will contact the Chairman of the Montgomery Planning Commission and report at the next meeting. - . . . LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 3 - APRIL 25, 1990 IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Supplemental budget review by John Goss, City Manager The Library has had its supplemental budget review with the City Manager. At this time, the request for additional funds for books has been approved. B. Library Automation System progress report The Library's Automation Steering Committee conducted on-site visits to inspect the Dynex and Inlex equipment in operation. They determined that the Inlex system was preferable for the Chula Vista Public Library due to its superior performance in the areas of prime importance to the committee. A contract will be prepared for Council approval. C. League of California cities Conference Community Services Director Lane reported that she had attended a half day meeting during this conference in Newport Beach. D. Proposition 85 Regional Meeting Director Lane reported that she had attended a very worthwhile meeting regarding Proposition 85. A five member committee will be judging grant applications with priority given to main libraries, fast growth areas, and higher square footage per capita. C. Written Comments Chairman Lindsay distributed a copy of his letter to the Mayor and City Council indicating that he would not be available to serve another term on the Library Board. Trustee McBreen also tendered a letter asking that he not be considered for a second term. Remaining Trustees and Director Lane the loss of these Board members. arrived at 4:35 pm) expressed regret at (Vice Chair Miller D. Board Comments Vice Chair Miller asked that the meeting time be changed to 3:30 pm. This request died for a lack of second. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 4 - APRIL 25, 1990 Director Lane reported that the two cultural arts committees for the Baldwin property have merged into one and that only one Trustee will be required to attend. She also reported that Chula vista formal report to the City Council. provided for the Trustees. 2000 presented a Copies will be VI. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 4: 45 pm. The next Library Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for May 23, 1990 at 3:00 pm.