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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
The. regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on February 1, 2001, in the Council
Chambers of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. and President Howdyshell led
the pledge of allegiance. Present were Boardmembers Bradshaw, Wimberly and Womack.
Also present were: Deborah Clark, Library Director, Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager,
Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, Michelle Perem, Reference Services Coordinator and Vivian Garcia,
Administrative Secretary.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B 1. Approval of Minutes: December 7, 2000.
MOTION: Moved by Boardmember Wimberly to approve the minutes of December 7, 2000,
seconded by Boardmember Womack. Motion carried, 3-0-1-1 (with Swistock absent).
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Report: oral report presented by staff.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the status report with the Board.
Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, stated that the Children's Department had just added an eighth story
time, a third Toddler storytime on Fridays. Library Assistant Katie Trautner presents the Toddler
storytimes and does an excellent job.
Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, stated that staff is starting to prepare for Summer Reading Program
and National Library Week.
Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager, stated that Literacy is offering computer training for
their students. The one-on-one training is conducted by Library Assistant Nick Smiderle.
C2~ Budget Report: report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
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Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed budget handouts with the Library Board.
C3. Bookmobile Project: Oral report presented by staff.
Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager, stated that staff made a site visit to the vendor, Complete
Coach Works on February 1. Staff selected the carpet and upholstery for the bookmobile. The
Omnitrans vehicle had been gutted and staff was able to review the plans for the location of shelving
and other items in the bookmobile.
President Howdyshell asked if he might be contacted for staff's next meeting at Complete Coach
Works. He is interested in taking a look at the bookmobile.
C4. National Library Week: Update on program offerings. Oral report presented by staff.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that staff is working on programs to celebrate National
Library Week - all month long during April. The Library is planning on hosting a Junior and Adult
Trivia Contest, having a mail out campaign, "Bucks for Books," offering a cyber tech class and
having a children's program.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D 1. Discussion of regular meeting day location. Report attached.
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to change the Library Board of Trustees meeting day to
the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Boardmember Wimberiy. Motion carried,
4-0-1 (with Swistock absent).
D2. Donor Wall Update: Oral report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that staff is planning on having a ribbon cutting presentation
of the donor wall during National Library Week.
D3. Budget Process for 2001/2002. Oral report by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
a. Review of economic outlook and revenue stream for fiscal year. Provided by Deborah
Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, gave an oral report on the economic outlook and revenue for the
Library during the next fiscal year.
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b. Proposed Library budget priorities for 2001/2002. Led by President Howdyshell. Staff
report attached.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the Service Responses with the Library Board.
President Howdyshell asked if the Board could review them longer and discuss them at next month's
meeting.
D4. Training opportunity for Library Trustees. Oral report by staff and Boardmember Bradshaw.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, asked Boardmember Bradshaw to tell the Board about the training
opportunity that was presented to her at the conference.
After discussion the Board decided to have staff research and plan for the training. If the cost of the
training were to exceed $500, staff is to return to the Library Board at the meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Boardmember Womack for staff to plan for the training at a cost of $500 or
less, seconded by Boardmember Wimberly. Motion carried, 4-0-1 (with Swistock absent).
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
El. Resolution to change the Library Board of Trustees regular meeting day.
E2. Budget Priorities for 2001/2002.
E3. Computers for Learning.
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to adjourn, seconded by Boardmember Womack.
Motion carried, 4-0-1 (with Swistock absent). Meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: March 22, 2001