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LibraryBoard | 2008-08-13 | 2 | Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting August 13, 2008 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Projects (J. Chisaki) Director Chisaki thanked the Board members for showing up and speaking in support of the Library's branch improvement presentation at the City Council meeting. An RFP was drafted by Public Works and will go to about 40 architects who have previous experience with libraries. Discussion was held about forming a committee to help shepherd the process. It was decided that committee make-up should include representation from the board, Friends and Foundation, community members from both Bay Farm and West End, the Public Works project lead, Branch Supervisor and Library Director. It was agreed that the committee should have an odd number of members. Board Member Butter made a formal motion to form the sub-committee; Member Wetzork seconded and all were in favor with a 4-0 vote. Member Wetzork volunteered to be the Library Board's representative. NEW BUSINESS A. Certificates of Appreciation Presented to Strategic Planning Committee (M. Hartigan) Vice President Hartigan presented Helen Wirth with a certificate of appreciation for the good work she had done as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, citing the 6 month commitment necessary for the process. Ms. Wirth graciously accepted, and spoke about how much she had learned during that time, and how she had fallen in love with Alameda all over again through the experience. Hartigan then publicly thanked the other committee members who were not in attendance for their dedicated participation throughout the process as well. Board Member Butter presented Vice President Hartigan with his certificate of appreciation, echoing his comments, and adding that his leadership role had been essential. There will be a lot of work required going forward, but this was the first critical step in paving the way for the project, and everyone felt it had been a great success. B. Strategic Planning Committee Update (M. Hartigan) Vice President Hartigan wrapped up this item by speaking about how well the City Council meeting had gone, and how much support everyone had felt coming from the members. Board Member Wetzork complimented Hartigan on what he thought had been an excellent presentation to Council. In response to an inquiry from Recording Secretary Merrick, it was agreed that this item is to be removed from the agenda going forward. C. Art Exhibit Committee (R. Belikove) In President Belikove's absence, Director Chisaki said the committee met the previous afternoon, and discussed ways to get the word out about the art exhibits being displayed. In a semi-related item, Chisaki said the art dedication ceremony had gone very well. Four Council Members were present; both Vice Mayor Tam and Council Member Matarrese spoke. Congressman Pete Stark had also shown up and spoke about his belief in supporting art in the schools. | LibraryBoard/2008-08-13.pdf |