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LibraryBoard | 2005-06-08 | 2 | WHEREAS the Friends of the Library provided the initial funding for the art consultant and also, together with the Alameda Free Library Foundation, have guaranteed $75,000 toward the cost of "Cadence of the Water"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Alameda Free Library that the Board does hereby recommend to the Mayor and Council of the City of Alameda that the City enter into an agreement with Masayuki Nagase for the fabrication and installation of "Cadence of the Water". There was a brief discussion regarding the original cost of the medallions. There will be a small increase of $2,500 to cover the rising cost of materials. Board member Butter MOVED to recommend adoption of the Public Art Resolution to the City Council. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove reported that Circulation Supervisor Laura Chaquette gave a nice library report at the last Foundation meeting. The fundraiser will be demonstrating to the members how to make successful donation calls. New board members were nominated at the last meeting. C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen reported that the Friends donated $750.00 to the Literacy Program for their 20th Anniversary celebration. Supervising Librarian Jane Chisaki requested funding for the Summer Reading Program. The book sale will be held on June 24, 25 and 26 at the "O" Club. The Friends next meeting will be on June 20 and they will not meet during July and August. The Friends are putting together a questionnaire for new volunteers. D. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that the Library Building Watch newsletter will be out next week. E. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Library Director Hardie read 1 input/feedback form regarding: Please purchase the series Sue Barton, Staff Nurse by Helen Boylsten. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert informed the Board that President Krongold has signed up to be a Literacy tutor. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board member Butter commented that the amendment to the contract from CMM is confusing. Library Director Hardie stated the amendment deals with the cost of the Library move that was not budgeted for previously. Vice President Belikove complimented Literacy Coordinator Jordona Elderts for the 20th anniversary celebration that she attended. She handed out an article regarding a Chicago library. In their efforts to improve security over the Internet, they are now asking for patron's fingerprints to access the Internet. Vice President Belikove asked the Library Director what the new Library Logo looks like. Library Director Hardie stated that the thinking logo was selected. There are three designs for the new library cards, and the order has been placed and should be in anytime. | LibraryBoard/2005-06-08.pdf |