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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-18; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesCARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY BOARD Regular Meeting July 18, 1979 LIBRARY OF TRUSTEES The meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by President Falkenstein. In attendance were Trustees Brownley, Cipriano, Hammond and Munn. Also: Mrs'. Casler, Council; Mrs. McWilliams, Genealogical Society; Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Hoder, Library staff. The minutes of the June 20 meeting were approved as submitted. Committee Reports Building and Grounds: Mr. Hammond reported that final plans and specifi- cations for the stairway were received by Mr. Eggleston on June 29 and that he expects these to be submitted to Council in August. Bids will be opened for the proposed parking lot expansion on July 23 and, if the bids are in keeping with funds allocated, the lot should be finished in September. In response to Mrs. Brownley's request for lighting outside the confer- ence room, staff^is investigating the possibility of installing a floodlight outside the door and painting the curb with luminous paint. Budget: Mrs. Hoder distributed and explained several sheets dealing with budget changes and additions. Personnel: Mrs. Brownley reported that 11 employees of the Library were elevated in salary range in the new job classification study. Youth: Mr. Cipriano reports that the total enrolled in the summer reading program is about 1000 (up from 400 in his last report). Old Business Council Workshop: Due to an apparent misunderstanding, Mrs. Casler did not receive a written statement of goals and objectives from the Board for the Council workshop on June 25. Mr. Falkenstein will submit this information to her. CLSA: The Board request that 3rd and 4th quarter CLSA reimbursement monies be used for the readers information division will be on the upcoming Council agenda. Library Fee Study: Mr. Biondo's office is still working on this matter. Annual Statistics: Library circulation increased by a total of 39,823 items over the circulation of FY 1977-78. Total circulation amounted to 333,864 in 1978-79. New Business Committees: Mr. Falkenstein asked that Board members retain their committee assignments for the next year. The only exception is that Mrs. Munn will be the budget chairman. Westree Request: Mrs. Westree has asked that the Library staff members give monthly reports to the Woman's Club on Library services. Mrs. Munn moved that such staff activity be approved. Mr. Cipriano seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.X X X CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular meeting July 18, 1979 (cont'd) Friends In Miss Ayars' absence, Mrs. Brownley reported the adoption of the Friends budget of $14,300 with projected expenditures of $12,763. Approved by the Friends Board were special purchases of $1,325.00 for a new Gestetner, $1,375.00 for the Children's Department, and an amount yet to be determined for repainting the Bookmobile. The Art Auction will be held on March 21 and the Book Fair will be held on May 18. Meanwhile the Friends are concentrating on the sale of tickets for the Broadway opening. In response to a request for suggestions for improving ticket sales, the Board sugges- ted greater visibility for the sales table in the Library and making an attemp^: to contact the parents of the children enrolled in the summer reading program. Genealogy Mrs. McWilliams announced the Society's rummage sale, to be held August 10 and 11 on Roosevelt St. She also reported that classes in genealogy will be offered through MiraCosta in the fall and showed the Board an impressive family genealogy accomplished by a Society member. Librarian Mrs. Cole mentioned that budget hearings before the Council would be held on July 23 and possibly the 24th. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Hammond Secretary Next meeting: Wednesday, August 15, at 3:00 p.m.