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LibraryBoard | 2006-10-11 | 2 | Page 2 of 7 Minutes of the Library Board Meeting October 11, 2006 President Butter also asked about an increase in the collection budget. Director Chisaki indicated that the Library had received a 2% increase. She had been hoping for more; however, because of staffing additions, the collection increase was low. Chisaki remarked that when mid-year budget adjustments come around, there will be several areas she will request increases for. A lot of additional expenditures have arisen with the new building that were unexpected. As an example, 6 new phone lines have been added to help monitor security and AED equipment. Another concern will be the late billing received from the Alameda Unified School District for utilities charges. The Library will still be liable for several months' worth of charges later this year, perhaps into next year, depending on how the billing cycle works out. The recent payment of $50,000 to AUSD for space rental will carry us through the month of November; no further charges to this account are expected. Board Member Mitchell mentioned an article he had read about a bomb planted at a library in Salt Lake City. Mitchell inquired as to whether we would have security monitoring equipment in the new library. Director Chisaki responded in the affirmative - there will be video cameras strategically placed around the building, and will show on monitors at the Circulation Desk. The cameras are not recorders, however. President Butter wanted to know how statistics would be calculated going forward due to the changes occurring. Supervising Librarian David Hall is currently looking into how numbers will be extracted from our new systems. President Butter asked about a payment that had been made to Tapes Unlimited, and was billed to janitorial supplies. Recording Secretary Merrick explained that Tapes Unlimited is the dba name for Alameda Office Supply. The City purchases both office and janitorial supplies from this entity on a regular basis. Alameda Office Supply gives a 30% discount to the City of Alameda. Board President Butter asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Mitchell so moved; Board Member Krongold seconded the motion which was carried by a 4-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Materials Security and Inventory System - Update (J. Chisaki) Director Chisaki stated that the tagging process continues and is nearing completion. The RFID gates arrived and have been installed. They were tested then de-mounted for safety purposes. With all the contractors, equipment and opening day collection movement going through the area, there was the real possibility of damage to the gates. The gates are also installed at the branches, but won't be operational until the Main goes live. The project is moving forward very well. | LibraryBoard/2006-10-11.pdf |