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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting June 20, 1979
The meeting was called to order by President Munn at 3:00 p.m. In attendance
were Trustees Brownley, Cipriano, Falkenstein and Hammond. Also: ' Mrs. Cole,
Librarian; Miss Ayars, Friends; Mrs. McWilliams, Genealogical Society; Mrs.
Casler, City Council.
The minutes of the May 16 meeting were amended as follows: under the heading
"Public Utilities Tax" (New Business), the phrase "...used to finance City
services necessitated by new growth" should read "used to finance public
facilities necessitated by new growth."
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Building and Grounds: Hammond reported that the Board's suggestion for
configuration of the proposed new parking lot won't work; therefore,
the Board's approval rests with the plan that seems to involve good
traffic flow and fewer parking spaces (ref. minutes May 16).
There is no news about the stairway.
Mrs. Brownley 'asked about the possibility of installing a floodlight
outside the exit of the Conference Room. Mrs. Cole will look into
this.
Budget: Mr. Falkenstein reported that things are in abeyance here
pending some word on the city's income for the year.
Personnel: Mrs. Brownley reported that this, too, is in abeyance pending
the outcome of negotiations with city employees. She said there may
some word after June 30.
Children: Mr. Cipriano reported that over 400 children have signed up
for the summer reading program. Dr. Bills, a local dentist, has
provided helium for inflating balloons for the children who register.
The "hospital/shut-in kits" mentioned at the May 16 meeting were
displayed. . Letters of thanks will be sent to the North Coast Juniors
and to Dr. Bills.
OLD BUSINESS
Master Plan: Mrs. Munn and Mr. Falkenstein will attend the Council
Workshop on goals and objectives on June 25 to discuss the Board's
priorities on the Master Plan.
CLSA: The Council approved on its consent calendar of June 19 appropria-
tion of CLSA funds from the second quarter of this year for the
Children's Division.
The Board, acting on a memo from Mr. Brookhart, Head of Reader Infor-
mation Services, requesting CLSA funds from the 3rd and 4th quarters
to increase the Library's collection of periodicals on microform
(microfilm and microfiche), unanimously approved Mr. Brookhart's
request. Mr. Hammond made the motion; Mrs. Brownley seconded the
motion. (The amount in question, according to memos received from
the CLSA Board, is $12,729.60.)
Library Fees: A memorandum addressed to the City Manager by the Adminis-
trative Assistant, Parks and Recreation Department, was presented to
the Board along with a memo to Council from the City Manager dated
June 19. The first memo, a survey of existing and potential fees
for Library use, recommended that fines, Xerox use fees, and books
reservation fees remain at their present levels. The memo suggested
that a $3,00 fee be added to the current charge for lost or damaged
materials (i.e. repair or replacement cost plus $3.00), and that no
fee be assessed for general library use, audio visual use, or room
use (as is current policy).
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Regular Meeting June 20, 1979 (cont'd.)
Council requested that the City Attorney prepare a report on the
legalities of charging fees for library services.
Mrs. Brownley moved, with a second from Mr. Falkenstein, that letters
be sent to the CLA and to Ethel Crockett, State Librarian, urging a
statewide study of user fees for libraries in California. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Statistics: In response to a question from Mr. Hammond in May, Mrs. Cole
reported that the computer is not yet giving complete circulation
data and, therefore, the Board has not received recent circulation
figures. Available information (not itemized by division) indicates
that circulation increased 2293 in May over May 1978.
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers: By assent, Mr. Falkenstein was selected to serve
as Board President for the upcoming year. Hammond is to serve as
Secretary.
Neilsen Bill: This bill has been tabled temporarily.
FRIENDS
Miss Ayars reported that 421 tickets "to the Broadway opening had been
sold for a total-of $2,105.00. The incredible success of Li'l Things
sales continues. The Friends will have a booth at the community picnic
on July 4th at Holiday Park.
GENEALOGY
No report. Mrs. Munn expressed the Boardb pleasure at having Mrs.
McWilliams back.
LIBRARIAN
Mrs. Cole announced that the manual of Library Procedures is complete.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tc
Tom Hammond
Secretary
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 18 at 3:00 p.m.
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