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LibraryBoard | 2005-04-13 | 2 | Board member Mitchell MOVED to approve the Resolution as modified. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. B. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) In the absence of Mr. Haritgan, Board member Butter stated that the Library Building Team received a report from Project Manager Bob Haun. The Team had many questions regarding the budget. The team also discussed LEED certification for the new main library project. Street closures will be starting next week and the Team is anxious to notify citizens before the closures. C. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) In the absence of Vice President Belikove, Library Director Hardie stated that the Foundation's capital campaign will not being until fall of this year. D. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen reported that the Friends of the Library will fund the Teen Summer Reading Program this year. The next booksale will be the last weekend in June at the "O" Club at Alameda Point. E. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that Library Building Watch is not currently meeting. The newsletter will go out the following week with news about author events at the library, street closures from construction of the new facility and the new library logo. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Library Director Hardie responded to 13 input/feedback forms regarding: Please purchase more Learn to Speak Italian CD's; purchase the Book of Joe; will you be expanding the DVD collection; the "Hold" service the library provides is wonderful; the turnstiles do not work effectively with strollers; why aren't new books coming in faster like they use to; when is the next Harry Potter book coming out; what is WIFI; please move another "catalog only" computer downstairs; can you list DVD's and video titles in a separate category on the library database; and, please bring back a pay phone for emergency use. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert reminded the Board members that Legislative Day in Sacramento is one week from today. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board member Mitchell referred to an article in Library Hotline and asked if the Library had an emergency plan in place. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie reported that April 29th is Meet Your Public Officials Day. She noted that the installation of the Library's new software system has been installed and is going well; however, not all of the capabilities of the system are working yet. ADJOURNMENT Board member Mitchell MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Susan Hardie, Secretary | LibraryBoard/2005-04-13.pdf |