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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/09/27 - Minutes - Library Board of Trustees CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on September 27, 2001, in the Council Chambers of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, Califomia. The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. and President Howdyshell led the pledge of allegiance. Present were Boardmembers Wimberly and Womack. Also present were: Mayor Bill Alexander, Deborah Clark, Library Director, Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager, Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, Michelle Perera, Reference Services Coordinator and Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary. B. ITEMS OF BUSINESS WITH NEWLY APPOINTED OFFICIALS Oath of Office was administered to new appointee Dobbin Lo by Mayor Bill Alexander. C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS President Howdyshell opened the floor for nominations for President of the Library Board of Trustees. Boardmember Womack nominated Robert Howdyshell. Boardmember Waverly seconded the nomination. MOTION: Moved by Boardmember Womack for Robert Howdyshell to be elected as President, seconded by Boardmember Wimberly. Motion carried, 3-0-1-1 (with Bradshaw absent). President Howdyshell opened the floor for nominations for President Pro Tern of the Library Board of Trustees. Boardmember Womack nominated Ravenel Wimberly. President Howdyshell seconded the nomination. MOTION: Moved by Boardmember Womack for Ravenel Wimberly to be elected as President Pro Tem, seconded by President Howdyshell. Motion carried, 3-0-1-1 (with Bradshaw absent). Library Board Minutes September 27, 2001 Page 2 D. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes: August 23 (Lo abstained). MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Boardmember Womack. Motion carried, 3-0-1-1 (with Bradshaw absent). E. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS El. Library Status Report: oral report presented by staff. Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the statistics for the month of August with the Library Board. Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, stated that storytime was quiet on September 12, due to the traumatic events of September 11th. She stated that Jason Daly and Linda Janecek were attending a "Back to School Night" program at Cucamonga Elementary School. Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, gave an oral report on Community Services "Children Enrichment Centers." Funded by a grant received by Community Services, three children center sites will open throughout the city. Library staff has been helping with the purchases of books, videos, computers and magazines for the sites. Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, stated that Nina Cole, Children's Assistant, had created a wonderful storytime with the children by painting their hands red and creating the stripes from them for a large U.S. Flag. Pasted above the hands were the words to the song, "America the Beautiful." She suggested Boardmembers come to the library to see the flag. Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that staff was extremely proud of the creative talents of Nina Cole. Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager, gave an oral report on the statistics of the Library during August. E2. Budget Report: report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the budget handouts with the Library Board and called for questions. No questions were received. Library Board Minutes September 27, 2001 Page 3 E3. Bookmobile Project: Oral report by Staff. Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager, presented an oral report on the Kidsmobile to the Library Board, stating that the library was expecting delivery of the vehicle in October. E4. Overview of August In Service: Oral report presented by staff. Deborah Clark, Library Director, gave an oral report of the In Service with the Board. Boardmember Bradshaw and Womack also attended the training. Boardmember Womack stated that the Library staff is a great group to work with. Their positive attitudes and caliber of persormel - go above and beyond. She enjoyed the presentation given by Linda Daniels and Jack Lam. F. BOARD BUSINESS Fl. Creating a Service Plan for a New Branch Library. Report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Deborah Clark, Library Director, discussed with the Library Board the possibility of scheduling a special study session to review the proposed draft layout of the concept library branch. Boardmember Dobbin Lo requested an outline of current square footage uses at the Archibald Library. The Library Director said she would approach the architect to see if a building program existed, or create a summary program. President Howdyshell stated that he would like to cover revenue elements as well. F2. Discussion of date and time for the Regular Meeting of the Library Board. Boardmember Bradshaw. President Howdyshell asked for this item to be held over one more meeting since Boardmember Bradshaw is absent. F3. CLA Conference, November 2-5, 2001. Deborah Clark, Library Director, asked that any of the Library Boardmembers interested in attending the CLA Conference in Long Beach please call Vivian Garcia to arrange the details. F4. Scholarship Fund from sale of "History of Alta Loma." Report by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Library Board Minutes September 27, 2001 Page 4 Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed with the Library Board the scholarship fund which would result from the sales of the book, "History of Alta Loma." The Board has been asked to undertake administering the fund and awarding the scholarship. MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell, seconded by Boardmember Wimberly for the Library Board of Trustees to be the Administering Body of the Scholarship Fund, motion carried,4-0-! (with Bradshaw absent). F5. Update of Senior Services project. Report by Karye Hood, Reference Librarian. Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the staff report by Reference Librarian Karye Hood with the Library Board. President Howdyshell stated he is proud of what she has done for the Senior Services and congratulated Ms. Hood for her recent award of "Employee of the Month." Boardmember Womack stated that Karye Hood should be proud of her work as the staff coordinator for the "Readers Circle." G. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Gl. Telethon. G2. Meeting Day and Time for Library Board Meetings. G3. Branch. H. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. Library Board Minutes September 27, 2001 Page 5 I. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to adjourn to Thursday, October 25,2001, at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Boardmember Womack. Motion carried, 4-0-1 (with Bradshaw absent). Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Vivian Garcia Administrative Secretary Approved: November 20, 2001