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LibraryBoard | 2007-01-10 | 3 | Page 3 of 5 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting January 10, 2007 NEW BUSINESS A. Branch Upgrades (K. Butter) Board President Butter, Director Chisaki and Honora Murphy (Library Building Team Chair) had talked about getting a process in place to follow prior to having community meetings for branch upgrade suggestions. Butter and Chisaki could see the value of moving forward with long-range planning first, and expressed that interest to the Board. It was suggested that a consultant might be hired to help formulate a plan. Director Chisaki had asked the City's Finance Director if the Measure O funds could be set aside in an interest bearing type of account while this planning effort was made, and it seems a good possibility. After some discussion, President Butter asked for a motion to explore long-range planning and for Director Chisaki to bring names of possible facilitators to the Board at the next meeting. Board Member Schoenrock made the motion which was seconded by Board Member Mitchell, and carried by a 4-0 vote. President Butter asked that this item be listed on the next meeting's agenda. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (A. Mitchell) Ben Reyes, Foundation Vice President, and Luzanne Eng, Foundation Treasurer, were in attendance to give a short presentation on the organizations fund-raising efforts. Their bank account stands at approximately $130,000. The Gala took in $28,000, with expenses running approximately $7,000, resulting in a net profit of $21,200. The Donor Wall, which is nearly completed, came in at $26,000. The Foundation's funds are presently in a non-interest bearing checking account. They will meet with the Bank of Alameda soon to see what they can do about purchasing CDs and/or setting up a money market account. During the last two weeks of the year, the Foundation took in approximately $25,000 in donations, which may have been due to tax write-offs. Board President Butter read the resolution recommending the naming of the large community meeting rooms after Regina K. Stafford, who had contributed heavily to the costs of the new Main Library through her trust. The Board unanimously agreed with the presented wording. Each member will sign the resolution, which will be presented to the Foundation by Board Member Mitchell at the next regular meeting. C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Friends President Skeen indicated that Café operations are going well, bringing in $60 - $100 daily. They appreciate the phone that was installed - it's been a great help. The one ongoing problem they have encountered is having enough volunteers to staff all the shifts. The Friends have a new member who is going to handle their publicity, with a primary focus on the Café. They hope this will bring in more volunteers and clientele as well. | LibraryBoard/2007-01-10.pdf |