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AGENDA
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REGULAR MEETING
Second Monday
6:00 p.m.
October 12, 2009
Tri- Communities Room
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
City Councilmembers
Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor Pro Tem
Rex Gutierrez, Councilmember
Sam Spagnolo, Councilmember
Diane Williams, Councilmember
Library Foundation Members
Rebecca Davies, President
David Gonzalez, Vice President
Teresa Akahoshi, Member
Jackie Amsler, Member
David Atkins, Member
Bruce Bowne, Member
Deborah Clark, Member
Gino Filippi, Member
Tina Gilfry, Member
Ruth Leal, Member
Leslie May, Member
Dominic Melillo, Member
Chris White, Member
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DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
Vivian Garcia states and declares as follows:
I presently am and at all times mentioned herein have been, the Administrative
Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. Acting in that capacity on
6�c - e r 20 oq at 9 o U 10- , I posted a true and correct copy of
the meeting agenda date ( ?A o q at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
declaration was executed on 0-c-� • 6, Zoo S , at Rancho Cucamonga.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By: G--�
Vivian Garcia, S nior Administrative Secretary
City of Rancho Cucamonga
LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD AGENDA
OCTOBER 129 2009 1
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Akahoshi Amsler Atkins
Bowne , Clark Davies _, Filippi
Gilfry , Gonzalez , Kendall _, Leal
May , Melillo_, Pachon_ and White
B. ITEMS OF BUSINESS WITH NEWLY APPOINTED
OFFICIALS
Administration of Oath of Office — Oath of Office will be administered to
new appointees Balbina Kendall and Paula Pachon by City Clerk Janice
Reynolds.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and
non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Library Foundation
Board at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a
Member or member of the audience for discussion.
1. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report:
September, 2009, available at the meeting.
2. Approval of Minutes: April 13, May 11 and September 14, 3
2009.
D. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony,
although the President may open the meeting for public input.
1. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
E. BOARD BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the Library Foundation
Board for discussion. They are not public hearing items, although
the President may open the meeting for public input.
1. Presentation of gavel to past President Bowne.
LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD AGENDA
OCTOBER 129 2009 2
RANCHO
C'UCAMONGA
2. Subcommittee reports. Discussion led by President Davies.
3. By-Laws revision. Staff report by Library Director Robert 16
Karatsu attached. Discussion led by Member Bowne.
4. Foundation taxes. Update by Library Director Robert Karatsu.
5. Upcoming joint meeting on October 21, 2009, with City
Council and Library Board of Trustees. Update by Library
Director Robert Karatsu.
F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT
MEETING
This is the time for Library Foundation Board to identify the items
they wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be
discussed at this meeting, only identified for the next meeting.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the
Library Foundation Board. State law prohibits the Board from
addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
H. ADJOURNMENT
I, Vivian R. Garcia, Library Administrative Secretary of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday,
October 8, 2009, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per
Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
STAFF REPORT '
LIBRARY SERVicEs DEPARTMENT
RANCHO
Date: October 12, 2009 C,UCAMONGA
To: Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation
From: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
Subject: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the minutes of the meetings of April 13, May 11 and September 14, 2009.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached, please find the minutes for the regular meetings of the Library Foundation Board taken
and compiled by Library Administrative Secretary, Vivian Garcia.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Karatsu
Library Director
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, April 13, 2009, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6.05 p.m. Present were
Members Amsler, Atkins, Bowne, Filippi, Gilfry, Leal and White.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, Deborah Clark,
Library Consultant and Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary were present.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B1. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: February, 2009.
Member Atkins asked about the LAIF account.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, explained the background on the LAIF account. He also stated
that per the Library Foundation's Bylaws the final approval is from the Finance Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that at the June meeting, Library staff will be proposing
support from the Library Foundation in allocating some funds during the budget process for the
Library.
Member Filippi suggested that an Ad Hoc Committee review different options and return with their
recommendation to the Board.
President Bowne, Member Atkins and Library Director Robert Karatsu will meet with the Finance
Director and staff before the next Library Foundation meeting.
President Bowne suggested that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee meet together prior to the meeting with
the Finance Director.
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Atkins, motion carried, 7-0-4 (with Akahoshi, Davies, Gonzalez and Melillo absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: January 12, February 9, March 2, March 6 and March 9, 2009.
Unable to approve the minutes of January 12,February 9 and March 2 due to a lack of quorum of the
attendees.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
April 13, 2009
Page 2
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to approve the minutes for March 6 and March 9,seconded by
Member White, motion carried, 7-0-4 (with Akahoshi, Davies, Gonzalez and Melillo absent).
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl, Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed Library Newsletter with the Board.
Member Akahoshi arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, gave overview of Budget meeting with the City Manager and the
Finance staff with the Board.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,stated that at the May 6 Council Meeting, a presentation would be
made to Verizon, the Library Foundation Board and the Friends of the Library. (This presentation
was postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Presentation will be rescheduled for a later date.)
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,presented an oral report on the events which will be held
at the Paul A Biane Library during the next two weeks.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated that this coming Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30
a.m., Gyroscope would be reviewing their findings from the first round of surveys completed in a
meeting. The meeting will be held in Celebration Hall.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D l. Telethon 2009 recap. Oral report by staff.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, thanked the Library Foundation Board for their help and support
for Telethon 2009.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the handout from Granicus showing the viewers of the
Telethon during the event.
Deborah Clark, Library Consultant, reviewed the following handouts "Telethon 2009 In Kind
Donations," "Pledge Status Report" and "Appeal Performance Analysis" with the Board.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
April 13, 2009
Page 3
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,thanked the Board for all of their help. She reviewed the
Phone Bank Room Committee meeting after the Telethon with the Board.
D2. Renewal of Board Insurance. Staff report presented by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the Philadelphia Liability Insurance with the Board.
MOTION: Moved by Member Akahoshi to approve the renewal of the Insurance, seconded by
Member Leal, motion carried, 8-0-3 (with Davies, Gonzalez and Melillo absent).
D3. Reappointing Boardmembers with Expiring Terms. Oral report presented by Robert Karatsu,
Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that four of the Library Foundation Board Members terms
will expire at the end of June. He stated that all of the Members would like to continue being a
Member on the Board. He will work with the City Clerk's office insetting up a meeting with the
City Council's subcommittee to formally approve the reappointments.
D4. Future Library Foundation Events. Oral report by Michelle Perera, Assistant Library
Director.
a. Music, Mystery and Merlot Event.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, asked the Board when they wanted to plan the next
Music, Mystery and Merlot Event or if there might be a different event(s)they would like to suggest.
President Bowne suggested that the ad hoc subcommittee meet and bring their recommendations to
the Board.
Member Filippi stated that he preferred the event be held on a Friday. He asked Member Gilfry to
discuss the event with her family and make recommendations to the subcommittee.
Member Filippi suggested that the Board start with this fundraiser.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director, stated that staff will provide a list of fundraisers that the
Library Foundation has had in the past.
Member Leal left at 6:50 p.m.
D5. Library Board of Trustees Agenda. Discussion led by Member Davies.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
April 13, 2009
Page 4
This item will be held over to the next meeting.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
El. List of Library Foundation past Events.
E2. Future Library Foundation Events.
E3. Investment Opportunities
E4. Library Director's Goals for 2009. (Held over from February 2009 meeting.)
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None received.
D. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to adjourn,seconded by Member Akahoshi,motion carried, 7-
0-4 (with Davies, Leal, Gonzalez and Melillo). The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, May 11, 2009, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. Present were
Members Amsler, Atkins, Bowne, Davies, Gonzalez, Leal and Melillo.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director and Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary were present.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B l. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: March, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Davies to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Melillo, motion carried, 7-0-4 (with Akahoshi, Filippi, Gilfry and White absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: January 12, February 9, March 12 and April 13, 2009.
Unable to pass due to a lack of quorum of the attendees.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director, updated the Board on the Lola A. Livesey Trust Account. He also
mentioned that tentatively, at the June 17, City Council meeting, the Council will recognize the
Verizon Foundation, the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation for their contributions
and work to the Library Telethon 2009.
a. Meeting with Gyroscope, Inc., on Rancho KIDS project. Oral report by Robert
Karatsu, Library Director and Deborah Clark, Library Consultant.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the meeting with Gyroscope with the Board. He stated
that the results of the surveys were very interesting. The next step will be a web conference on
Wednesday, May 20. Library staff will e-mail the link to the Board Members.
b. Telethon 2009. Final bills. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
May 11, 2009
Page 2
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the final invoices of Telethon 2009 with the Board.
C. Big Read 2009-2010. Grants received. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,stated that the Library had received two Big Read Grants from the
NEA. Bless Me Ultima will be the Big Read for the Fall of 2009. Tom Sawyer will be the Big Read
for Spring of 2010. The grants total $40,000 ($20,000 for each Big Read program).
D. BOARD BUSINESS
DI. Library Director/Library Goals for 2009. Report attached. Discussion led by Robert Karatsu,
Library Director. Item held over from February 9, 2009 meeting.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed his goals, as well as the organization's goals in the next
year with the Library Board Members.
D2. Library Foundation Board Agendas. Discussion led by Member Davies.
Member Davies stated that she would like to have the next Library Foundation Board Agenda sent by
e-mail to the Board. The Members agreed.
Member Davies also stated that she would like to have the Library Board of Trustees agenda and the
minutes sent to herby e-mail. She did not want the full packet at this time. The other Members also
agreed with this.
D3. Library Foundation Investment Options. Discussion led by President Bowne and Member
Atkins.
President Bowne reviewed the meeting with the Finance Department and the ad hoc subcommittee of
the Board. The subcommittee will review and meet again before making recommendations to the
Board.
D4. Future Library Foundation Events. Discussion led by President Bowne.
The item will be held over to the next meeting. At this meeting,staff will provide list of fund raising
events for the past year.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
May 11, 2009
Page 3
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
E1. Foundation budget and funding requests for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.
E2. Recommendation of new Board Members. Invite new members to the next meeting.
E3. Update on the Lola A. Livesey Trust Account.
E4. Update on the Second Floor of the Paul A. Biane Library.
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Amsler to adjourn, seconded by Member Davies,motion carried,7-
0-4 (with Akahoshi, Filippi, Gilfry and White absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, September 14, 2009, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. Present
were Members Akahoshi, Amsler, Atkins, Clark, Davies, Filippi, Gilfry, Gonzalez, Melillo and
White.
Library Board of Trustees President Robert Coberly, Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle
Perera, Assistant Library Director, Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III and Vivian Garcia,
Administrative Secretary were present.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Bl. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: August, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Clark to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Melillo, motion carried, 10-0-3 (with Bowne, Leal and May absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: March 2, April 13, May 11, June 8 and August 10, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Gilfry to approve the minutes for March 2 (Filippi, Melillo and
White abstained), June 8 (Filippi and Gonzalez abstained) and August 10, 2009 (Akahoshi and
Atkins abstained), seconded by Member Filippi,motion carried, 10-0-3 (with Bowne, Leal and May
absent).
Unable to approve the other sets of minutes due to a lack of quorum of the attendees.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
C l. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that the Council Library sub-committee would be meeting
on October 7`h to review the applicants for the Library Foundation Board. Once approved the new
members would be sworn-in prior to the joint meeting with the City Council and the Library Board
on October 21.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
September 14, 2009
Page 2
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,reviewed the donation of$5,000 from Total Wine&More at their
grand opening on August 20. He also reviewed the Council recognition of the Foundation Board on
September 2.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,reviewed the Big Read events with the Board. The kick-
off will be this coming Friday, September 18, at 7 p.m. at the Paul A. Biane Library. Over 550
tickets have been given out. On October 2, Edward James Olmos will be the Keynote Speaker at 7
p.m. at Celebration Hall.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, reminded the Members of the Literacy Celebration
which will be this Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m. at the Paul A. Biane Library at the Cultural
Center.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, reviewed the September 10 meeting with Gyroscope
with the Board.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D1. Future coordination of Library Foundation and Community Foundation. Staff report by
Library Director Robert Karatsu attached. Discussion led by President Davies and Member Leal.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that the Community Foundation Board would like to have
representatives from both Boards meet in the future.
President Davies stated there should be a review of the Foundation Bylaws with the Foundation
Board before the meeting is arranged.
D2. Past due Library Telethon 2009 pledges. Report to be distributed at meeting. Discussion led
by Library Director Robert Karatsu.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the report listing the past due Library Telethon 2009
pledges.
D3. Foundation Taxes. Staff report by Library Director Robert Karatsu attached. Update by
Library Director Robert Karatsu.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the content of the IRS letter with the Board.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
September 14, 2009
Page 3
Member Clark reviewed her conversation with the IRS with the Board. She stated that she will
follow-up with them this week.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director,stated staff will follow up with the Board on the outcome once it is
resolved.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, discussed the future preparation of taxes with the Board.
Member Clark stated that she will help with the Telethon information for the taxes. However,with
the addition of the planned giving, it was her recommendation that the Board contract with a
professional tax preparation service. President Davies said she would talk to Member Bowne about
possible recommendations. Robert Karatsu, Library Director said he would also talk to the City's
Finance Director about the auditors they use for the Community Foundation's taxes.
D4. Upcoming joint meeting on October 21, 2009, with City Council and Library Board of
Trustees. Update by Library Director Robert Karatsu.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, and the Members discussed what they would like to cover at the
joint meeting of the City Council and Library Board on Wednesday, October 2151, starting at 2 p.m.
in Celebration Hall at the Cultural Center. His preference is for an update of the activities of the
Board to the Council and requests that the Board gives this presentation.
President Davies asked if any of the Members wanted to volunteer to meet with staff to review items
for the joint meeting.
President Davies, Members Gilfry, Gonzalez and Filippi will meet with Library Director Robert
Karatsu and Assistant Library Director Michelle Perera. This ad hoc committee would meet prior to
the next regular meeting of the Board to review the presentation.
D5. Ad Hoc Sub-committee Reports. Discussion led by President Davies.
President Davies asked Member Amsler to update the Board on the 2010 Library Calendar ad hoc
sub-committee.
Member Amsler reviewed the meetings and of the committee with the Board.
Member Amsler reviewed the recommendations of the ad hoc sub-committee with the Board.
After discussion of the Board and staff, the following motion was made.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
September 14, 2009
Page 4
MOTION: Moved by Member Melillo to approve the sales of advertising in the 2010 Library
Calendar to off set the cost of printing the 2010 Library Calendar, seconded by Member Clark,
motion carried, 10-0-3 (with Bowne, Leal and May absent).
Member Filippi thanked the ad hoc sub-committee for all of their work.
Member Gonzalez reviewed the check presentation.from Total Wine & More with the Board.
Library staff will display the "check" at the Library.
President Davies requested staff to send out formal letters of thanks from the Library Foundation
Board to Total Wine & More and the Friends of the Library for their donations.
Member Filippi reviewed the meeting of the Events ad hoc sub-committee with the Board.
Member Filippi stated that there will be an event in the fall of 2009. The committee will work on
this and report back to the Board next month.
Member Filippi stated that there will bean MMM event in spring of 2010 with Rod Gilfry. He will
e-mail the notes of the meeting out to the Members.
Member Akahoshi stated that she had been contacted by Di Kroll of the Soroptimist International of
Baldy View. She asked'if Member Akahoshi would attend their Tuesday evening meeting for a
check presentation to the Library Foundation. Member Akahoshi stated she would attend as the
representative of the Library Foundation Board.
President Davies asked if the Victoria Gardens Walkway Brick ad hoc sub-committee would attend
the Big Read kick-off this Friday.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
E1. Foundation Taxes
E2. Bylaws Review
E3. Upcoming joint meeting with City Council and Library Board of Trustees
E4. Subcommittee Reports
Library Foundation Board Minutes
September 14, 2009
Page 5
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to adjourn,seconded by Member White,motion carried, 10-0-
3 (with Bowne, Leal and May absent). The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Rhe/spectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A
P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Memorandum
DATE: October 12, 2009
TO: Library Foundation Board
FROM: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
SUBJECT: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC
LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD BYLAWS
RECOMMENDATION
To review existing Foundation Board bylaws, discuss, and revise as needed.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, an ad hoc committee of Rebecca Davies, Bruce
Bowne and Paula Pachon met with staff to discuss revisions to the existing Foundation
Board bylaws. Attached are recommended changes. Many of the changes were simply
modifications in language. However, there were three primary changes that are being
proposed:
- That the office of Secretary be created.
- That the make up of the executive committee be revised and now consist of the
President, Vice President and Secretary.
- That the bylaws can only be amended with a two-thirds majority vote.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Karatsu
Library Director
Proposed Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation By-Laws Amendments
Was:
ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
One (1) member of the Board of Directors shall be the elected President of the Library
Board of Trustees or his/her designee from the Library Board of Trustees.
One (1) member of the Board of Directors shall be filled by a member of the Friends of
the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, appointed by the President of that organization.
Proposed change:
ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
One (1) member of the Board of Directors shall may be the elected President of the
Library Board of Trustees or his/her designee from the Library Board of Trustees.
One (1) member of the Board of Directors shall may be filled by a member of the Friends
of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, appointed by the President of that
organization.
Was:
SECTION 6: REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
Directors missing three consecutive meetings, without good cause, may be replaced by a
majority vote of the remaining Directors on the Board and the appointing body asked to
appoint a new candidate to the Board. Any Director of the Library Foundation may be
removed at any time by a majority vote of the entire council.
Proposed change:
SECTION 6: REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
Directors missing three consecutive meetings, without good cause, may be replaced by a
majority vote of the remaining Directors on the Board and the appointing body asked to
appoint a new candidate to the Board. Any Director of the Library Foundation may be
removed at any time by a majority vote of the entire council without cause.
Was:
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
SECTION 1. NUMBER OF OFFICERS
The Board shall elect a President and a Vice President at the annual meeting.
Proposed change:
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
SECTION 1. NUMBER OF OFFICERS
The Board shall elect a President, and a Vice President, and a Secretary at the annual
meeting. The President may appoint officers if an office becomes vacant prior to the
annual meeting.
Was:
SECTION'2. TERM OF OFFICE
Their terms of office are one year. Officers may serve for only two terms. One year
must pass before a Director may again assume the same office.
Proposed change:
SECTION 2. TERM OF OFFICE
Their terms of office are one year. Officers may serve for only two consecutive terms.
One year must pass before a Director may again assume the same office.
New:
SECTION 6. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY
The Secretary shall present and execute minutes.
Was:
ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
SECTION 2: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
At the discretion of the Board, an Executive Committee may be established by the Board.
If so established it shall be chaired by the President, shall consist of the President, Vice
president, Library Board representative and Friends of the Library representative...
Proposed change:
ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
SECTION 2: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
At the discretion of the Board, an Executive Committee may be established by the Board.
If so established it shall be chaired by the President, shall consist of the President, Vice
president, and Secretary. Library Beard representative and Friends e f the Library
Was:
ARTICLE IX - EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, INVESTMENTS, DEPOSITS
AND DONATIONS
SECTION 1. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS
The Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may by resolution
authorize any officer or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract or execute and
deliver any instrument in the mane of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority
may be general or confined to specific instances.
Proposed change:
ARTICLE IX - EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, INVESTMENTS, DEPOSITS
AND DONATIONS
SECTION 1. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS
The Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may by resolution
authorize any officer or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract or execute and
deliver any instrument in the mane name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such
authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
Was:
ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT
Subject to any provision of law applicable to the amendment of Bylaws of public benefit
nonprofit corporation, these Bylaws, or any of them, may be altered, amended, or
repealed and new Bylaws adopted by approval of the Board of Directors.
Proposed change:
ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT
Subject to any provision of law applicable to the amendment of Bylaws of public benefit
nonprofit corporation, these Bylaws, or any of them, may be altered, amended, or
repealed and new Bylaws shall be adopted by assent of at least two thirds majority
approval of the Board of Directors.