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LibraryBoard | 2019-01-09 | 2 | Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board January 9, 2019 Meeting manager candidates have narrowed it down to two. The new City Manager can be in place by March. Library employee, Carol Roth has retired. The recruitment to fill her position is open and applications are currently being screened and may have a candidate selected in February. Board Member McConeghey abstained from voting on the Draft Minutes of the November 14, 2018. Library Board meeting. The minutes will be continued to the March 13, 2019 meeting for approval. Board Member Kearney moved to accept the Consent Calendar. Board Member McConeghey seconded the motion, which passed with a 3-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Strategic Plan Status Update. (J. Chisaki) The consultants were unavailable to talk over the holidays, but Director Chisaki is working with President Silva on setting up phone interviews. Two consultants have expressed interest and the State Library has provided recommendations to fill the third spot, as there needs to be at least three consultants to choose from. Director Chisaki expects the process to go well once the new consultant is on board. NEW BUSINESS A. Introduction of New Library Board Member: Joyce McConeghey Board Member McConeghey introduced herself to the board members. B. Friends of the Library. (J. Chisaki) The next Friends meeting is on January 28, 2019. Director Chisaki and the Book Sale Chair toured a warehouse space at Alameda Point that they can move into in a couple months. It has a kitchen area, a working restroom, heat, and electricity. The current space they are in continues to be broken in to, and have items stolen. C. Patron Suggestions/Comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's Response A patron feels they paid too much for a bran muffin at the Café and feels they try other places such as Costco instead of Feel Good Bakery because they are too expensive. The Café Coordinator responded that they are aware that Feel Good Bakery prices have risen and will track sales of Feel Good Bakery items and will look for alternatives. Costco is not an option. Feel Good is close in proximity, have free delivery and offers a generous discount to the café. A patron complimented Librarian Carlie Webber, by saying she did a great job, had excellent customer service, and was extremely helpful. | LibraryBoard/2019-01-09.pdf |