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LibraryBoard | 2008-09-10 | 2 | Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 10, 2008 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert mentioned that he didn't see anything in the August meeting's draft minutes about moving collections from the branches to the Main as part of the neighborhood library improvement process. Director Chisaki responded that weeding the branch collections has been going on for some time, and didn't feel it was necessary to mention in the minutes. Lambert inquired about the Bechtel grant, but Chisaki had nothing new to report on the subject. Lambert wondered how the Animal Shelter kiosk in the Main Library's lobby was doing. Chisaki said there have been over 1,000 hits a month, but didn't know if adoptions had increased as a result. Per a request from Member Butter, Chisaki will contact the Police Department to see if they have any correlating data. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Projects (J. Chisaki) Director Chisaki met with the Public Works Director on project management details; caps will be set on how much is spent on each item. $60,000 is set aside for permits, etc., which leaves approximately $2 million intact for the actual work. It was decided there would be no formal MOU between Public Works and the Library, as they are both general fund departments. The last few tweaks are being put on the RFP which will be released soon. Project manager Laurie Kozisek, City Engineer Barbara Hawkins, and possibly Bob Haun of the Housing Authority will participate in the screening and selection process. A committee will be formed to oversee progress, with Member Wetzork as the Chair/Library Board liaison. Chisaki ran through a list of the people and organizations that would be involved, and because it came up as an even number, suggested a second board member for the committee. Vice President Hartigan said he would be amenable to sitting on the Committee if they found a need for another member. NEW BUSINESS A. Art Exhibit Committee (R. Belikove) The committee had met the previous afternoon and all members showed. They continue to find new exhibits so the calendar going forward is filling up. The next showing will be children's art from the Monart School, followed by an individual exhibit by the school's Director, Aliea Wallace. The committee would like to see some diversity in the displays, SO they got a list of artists from The Frank Bette Center, and will call around to get an idea of what types of artwork are available. The committee has spoken with the Alameda Museum, and may get presenters who can talk about the history of Alameda as well. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (A. Mitchell) The Foundation continues to work hard on the upcoming Michael Pollan event that will be held on October 19 at Auctions by the Bay on Alameda Point. There were no other Foundation activities to report on at this time. | LibraryBoard/2008-09-10.pdf |