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LibraryBoard | 2008-06-11 | 2 | Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting June 11, 2008 Board Member Belikove had a question about the LEED certification, and wondered why the Library hadn't chosen to install solar panels if that would provide extra points. Board Member Hartigan explained that the initial outlay is tremendously expensive and would only result in one LEED point. Hartigan had also been in favor of solar paneling; however, it turned out to be unfeasible. President Krongold asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Mitchell so moved; Vice President Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert asked about the result of the "Free2" campaign, as he doesn't see it anywhere but inside the Library now. Director Chisaki said the campaign runs for 12-18 months; small pieces are now being filmed to put on television, so they are still working to get the word out. We are waiting for Free2 screensavers to be uploaded onto the public computers, and the on-line contest received thousands of entries which are still being processed. Lambert then asked about how Measure H would affect the Library, and Director Chisaki said it would not have any significant impact on programs or services. Classes that might be lost at school, such as music or sports, are not something the Library would offer, so we can't help them in that respect. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers (L. Krongold) President Krongold opened the floor to nominations for Board President. Vice President Butter nominated Member Belikove; Member Mitchell seconded the nomination. Belikove accepted and was unanimously approved by the Board. Krongold then asked for nominations for Vice President. Butter nominated Member Hartigan; Belikove seconded the nomination. Hartigan accepted and was unanimously approved by the Board. Incoming President Belikove asked outgoing President Krongold to continue to run the meeting for the remainder of the evening. B. Strategic Planning Committee Update (M. Hartigan) Member Hartigan did not have any comments, so turned the floor over to Director Chisaki for an update. Chisaki said that Library staff has continued to work on goals and objectives. These are currently in draft form, but will be firmed up the following week, then sent on to consultant Ruth Metz who will report back at the Strategic Planning Committee meeting coming up on June 24. Consultant Kathy Page has finished up her stakeholder and focus group meetings, and will give a verbal report at the June 24 meeting as well. Member Butter asked what specific recommendations might be from Page. Chisaki said Page will advise things such as the number of square feet that the branches would need to add, or the number of computer stations needed to meet population demands, etc. There will be both a short and long-range plan, and the finalized report will be presented to City Council at their first meeting in August. | LibraryBoard/2008-06-11.pdf |