HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-22; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesMINUTES
MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING: January 22,1997
TIME OF MEETING: 3:OO P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER:
President L’Heureux called the meeting to order at 3:OO p.m.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Library Board Trustees L’Heureux, Woodward, and Moss.
Absent: Library Board Trustees Curtin and McCann.
Also Present: Cliff Lange, Library Director
Geoff Armour, Assistant Library Director
John Cahill, Community Development
Brad Miller, Architect
Olivier Landa, Architect
Les Medlin, Architect
Polly McArthur, Interior Decorator
Library Division Heads
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 18, 1997, were unanimously
approved as presented.
MONTHLY LIBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORTS:
President L’Heureux asked if the Library Technician position at the Centro has been
filled yet. Lizeth Simonson reported that it had not, and the closing date of the
application has been extended to January 31.
LIBRARY BOARD COMMENTS:
Library Board Trustee Moss reported that she and Library Board Trustee Woodward
attended last night’s council meeting. They were both pleased with the decision of the
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council to go ahead with the new library.
President L’Heureux said an educational campaign should be started on the subject of
public libraries, stressing that the Carlsbad City Library is a public library.
NEW LIBRARY BUILDING DESIGN UPDATE - ARCHITECTS’ PRESENTATION:
Dr. Lange introduced architect Brad Miller, and said this presentation would be similar
to the last one, Mr. Miller pointed out changes in the floor plans and introduced interior
designer, Polly McArthur. Ms. McArthur displayed samples of colors*for carpets and
furniture. Mr. Miller then said they will have a meeting with the building consultants in
about two weeks.
LIBRARY PROJECT AGENDA BILL FOR 1/21/97:
As discussed earlier, Dr. Lange reported that the agenda bill was approved by council.
INFOPEOPLE GRANT APPLICATION AGENDA BILL FOR 1/21/97:
Dr. Lange reported that the agenda bill did not make it on the January 21 agenda, but
will be on for next Tuesday’s council meeting. He said this program was started by the
State Library a year or so ago. The grant consists of $5,000 for the purchase of
computer stations and contains requirements for a community relationship. Children’s
librarian, John Quartarone, has a relationship with the Rotary Interact Club at Carlsbad
High School, which satisfies these requirements.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES - DISCUSSION:
The Library Board had no changes to the goals and objectives and decided to leave
them as is.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
No report.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY:
Since no one was present from the Friends of the Library, President L’Heureux drew
everyone’s attention to a program at the Senior Center, being sponsored by the
Friends. She noted that Ian Campbell will be appearing with the composer to discuss
his opera, Conquistador.
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GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY:
No report.
SERRA ADVISORY BOARD:
Library Board Trustee Woodward reported that the Serra Advisory Board received
information that Oceanside Strategic Planning has begun and they will have a seven
year plan by this summer. i-
Escondido has requested that flyers be sent to all Serra libraries when interesting
programs are being presented.
Chula Vista reported on the successful fund raising campaign on commemorating
donations of $25 or more with bookplates.
San Diego Public Library is investigating a fund raising insert to be placed in the local
water bill.
The Coronado Internet has been very popular in the Coronado Serra System.
Coronado now has two terminals in the reference area and one in the children’s area.
Serra libraries are encouraged to contact SANDAG for free maps; Le., bike maps of the
San Diego region. Karen Lanphere is the contact for SANDAG.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1997, was adjourned at 3:35
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pamela A. Batho
Secretary