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LibraryBoard | 2015-03-11 | 2 | Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board March 11, 2015 Meeting Director Chisaki reported that new Supervising Librarian of Technology and Technical Services, Marlon Romero, is exploring new ways to cut costs and increase efficiency. For example, he has recently cancelled the Library's $10 monthly subscription to Stamps.com and will purchase stamps quarterly. He has also found a door counter for the back patio costing less than one quarter of the price of the other door counters that were originally considered. It has been determined that it is best for Marlon to start the ILS procurement process from square one. Marlon is currently working with the State Library on the high- speed broadband project connecting all of our libraries up to CENIC. We are currently in the contract process and expect to be on board by July. This will bring our internet connection costs down from $800 per month to $150 per month. One-time start-up costs are significant, but the Library has submitted a grant for 75% of the costs. Director Chisaki said Marlon is doing a great job and staff is happy to have him back. The Stafford Room is having trouble with the microphone, but Director Chisaki decided to have the whole system checked out. It was discovered that the controller and amplifier have need repair. ICS, the company that originally installed the equipment, will repair the system once the parts come in. Groups with programs on the calendar have been contacted to inform them of the A/V issues. Director Chisaki stated that while unloading their truck for their blood drive, the American Red Cross' equipment rolled into the patio window cracking both sides of the custom glass panels. They have assured Director Chisaki that they will pay for the damage. Director Chisaki asked Board Member Hartigan whether she can find the glass specifications in the project manual. Board Member Hartigan warned that while looking through the project manual to look for any changes because the glass that was installed may differ from the specification in the manual. Director Chisaki mentioned that Staff Development Day is approaching and Dan Russell from Google is presenting for half of the day. City Manager John Russo is leaving for City of Riverside at the end of April. City Council voted unanimously to offer the interim position to Assistant City Manager Liz Warmerdam. It is unknown who will be assigned to fill the two Assistant City Manager positions. Director Chisaki reported that the Library and Finance Departments have been working together on finalizing the budget. There will be three special budget workshops. The Library's portion of the budget will be presented on April 16. President Atkin asked if the Library was asked to provide a budget with a required amount of savings. Director Chisaki explained that the request was to hold the line. The City of Alameda has a new Finance Director, Elena Adair. She has previously worked for Vallejo and Stockton, as well as an auditing firm used by the City of Alameda. 2014 Form 700's and Sunshine Ordinance declarations have gone out with the Library Board Packet. Form 700's are required to be completed for board members with terms ending in June 2015. | LibraryBoard/2015-03-11.pdf |