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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board of Trustees Min 1990/06/27 r . . . . MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES JUNE 27, 1990 LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM 3:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Williams Lindsay, Trustees McBreen, BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: vice Chair Miller (excused) CITY STAFF PRESENT: Library Director Lane, Assistant Library Director Palmer Because a quorum of Trustees was not present at the start of the meeting, the agenda was taken in the fOllowing order: II. COMMUNICATIONS A. Friends Betty Roche reported that an article asking for donations of books and magazines for the Bookstop appears in the current Chula vista Ouarterlv. The Friends have established a book grant for Chula vista Public Library employees taking advanced educational courses in the fall. The grant will be a $250 reimbursement for textbooks purchased for one semester. To date 12 employees have applied. B. Public Comments Mr. Coye suggested the book store sell small stationery supplies for patron needs. (Trustee Williams arrived at 3:25 pm) I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of April 25, and May 23, 1990 According to the City Attorney it is inappropriate for Trustee Romero to continue to serve as a Trustee as he no longer resides in the city and is not an elector. Board members requested that the minutes of the March, April and May meetings be revised to delete any reference to Mr. Romero as a Board member. MSUC (McBreen/Williams) that the minutes be approved as amended for the March 28, 1990, April 25, 1990 and May 23, 1990 meetings. Library Board of Trustees - 2 - June 27, 1990 III. CONTINUED MATTERS A. Legislative Day Report - Suzanne Miller This-report was deferred untildthe July meeting. B. Input from the Montgomery Planning Committee on proposed library at Lauderbach Park - Rodger Lindsay The Chairman of the Montgomery Planning Committee informed Chairman Lindsay that the Lauderbach site was never seriously considered as a library site. The Committee is backing the Orange and Hermosa site, and is requesting a 30,000 square foot library. Trustee McBreen also prefers the Orange and Hermosa site. In his opinion, the Lauderbach site would make a bad traffic situation worse. It would also require 'shoe horning' the library facility into an already occupied site. vice Chair Miller, by letter, supported the Orange and Hermosa site even though she felt the Lauderbach site had possibilities. Trustee Williams found the Lauderbach site more acceptable than the one at Orange and Hermosa. He was concerned by the isolation of the location and had serious reservations about placing a public facility near power lines. MSUC (McBreen/Williams) that a joint meeting be arranged between the Montgomery Planning Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Library Board to discuss this matter so that a final Library Board decision can be made. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Methods of Raising Revenue Chairman Lindsay recommended that this item be discussed at the July meeting. . . . . LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 3 - JUNE 27, 1990 V. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT F. Status of Library Board - Terms of office Chairman Lindsay's first term has requested of the City considered for another term. 1990. expires June 30, 1990. Council that he not Position vacant Julv He be 1. Vice Chair Miller's second term expires June 30, 1991 Trustee McBreen's first has requested of the considered for another 1990. term expires June 30, 1990. City Council that he not term. Position vacant Julv He be 1. Trustee William's first term expires June 30, 1993 and he is eligible to serve an additional 4 year term. Former Trustee Romero submitted his resignation effective March 13, 1990, as he was no longer a Chula Vista resident. Position vacant March 14. 1990. Chairman Lindsay informed the Board that as 1990 Vice Chair Miller will assume the Chair. for the coming year will be. conducted at meeting. of July I, Elections the July C. Summer Reading Program Update As of June 27, 1990, 1,677 children had enrolled in the summer reading program. A. Library Automation System progress report Draft contracts are presently being reviewed by the city Attorney and the City Manager. B. Budget Update This item was covered in the Director's letter to the Board. E. American Library Association Conference Assistant Director Palmer gave an informal report. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 4 - JUNE 27, 1990 D. CV 2000 Steering Committee Bond Issue Recommendation The Chula Vista 2000 Steering Committee in reviewing various reports informed the Council on May 25, 1990 that they did not recommend applying for a bond issue at this time. (Trustee Williams left the meeting at 4:04 pm) G. Recogni tion of Literacy Team by Greater San Diego Reading Association The Chula Vista Literacy Team was recognized by the Greater San Diego Reading Association at their 11th Annual Recognition Dinner, entitled "A Celebration of Stars!" on May 18, 1990. VI. COMMUNICATIONS A. Written Communications Letter from Trustee Miller regarding her excused absence, the Lauderbach site and her Legislative Day report. B. Library Board Comments - None VII. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 4:05 pm. The next Library Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for July 25, 1990 at 3 pm.