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LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-09-12 | 1 | CITY OF ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING September 12, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of September 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of August 8, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of July 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through August 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Mitchell asked for clarification on the weight of the alligator at the End of Summer Reading Program Celebration, as it was stated to be 150 pounds in the board letter. The actual weight was 103 pounds. President Krongold had not received the flyer for Friday Night Flights at Angela's restaurant, but had sent out e-mails to everyone she knew in Alameda to encourage them to go by and support the Library. Recording Secretary Merrick had attended the previous Friday evening, and shared that it seemed to be a great success already. | LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2007-09-12 | 2 | Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 12, 2007 President Krongold questioned the definition of a special program which is shown on the Library Services Report. Director Chisaki indicated this would be something sponsored by the Library, and outside of any on-going regular programs. As an example, the Ann Miller Muir Silent Auction recently hosted by the Foundation was not considered to be a special program for reporting purposes. Krongold continued with a question on meeting rooms - would it be a different cost if you booked both rooms A/B as opposed to just A or B. Chisaki explained that we do not charge extra if the party uses the rooms in a combined form, but if the Board is interested, a change could be considered. Member Mitchell asked why the West End and Bay Farm counts were decreasing, and Director Chisaki believes that the patrons are now coming to the Main. This assumption is supported by the increased branch run loads that come back to the Main from West End and Bay Farm Island. President Krongold had noticed in the draft of the last meeting's minutes, Director Chisaki was going to update the Board on a couple of items: the green touch screen kiosk, smoking ordinance and smoke detectors. Director Chisaki had no new information to share on the green touch screen; however, the Public Works Department had given her a variety of pre-made no-smoking signs to look over. None of them were quite appropriate, SO Chisaki is still working on this issue. As far as the smoke detector count, Chisaki needs to get in touch with the electrician who worked on the building as he can draw out plans to show exactly where the smoke detectors are located. This same electrician will also be installing the plug for the Café sign. President Krongold asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Mitchell so moved; Member Hartigan seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) There was no public comment and Director Chis… | LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2007-09-12 | 3 | Page 3 of 5 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 12, 2007 Belikove talked about bringing in other people to act as consultants which was agreed upon, as long as they would not actually be committee members and would not have voting rights. Belikove was also interested in expanding the committee size and some discussion ensued on the difficulties of managing a larger group. There is a plan to put together some basic rules to go by, and one could be that if you are not present at the meetings, you don't get to vote. In the end, it was decided that the committee size could not go any larger than 9 members. NEW BUSINESS A. Alameda Free Library Foundation (A. Mitchell) There was no August Foundation meeting, but Director Chisaki shared the final results of the Ann Miller Muir Silent Auction. After the final check came in, the amount raised came to $24,338.50. Artist Michael Carey is in the process of re-sketching both the standing statue for the lobby and the trellis for the children's area, to scale them down a bit. Consultant Regina Almaguer is working on the contractor agreement now. B. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (D. Fullerton) Director Chisaki is looking into where the Friends have the Ella Mae Waterbury money so it can be hooked up with the recent Archie Waterbury gift and managed by the Foundation. There will be about $15,000 total, designated for children's materials. The Friend's Book Sale is coming up October 19, 20 and 21 at the O'Club on Alameda Point. There was some concern expressed that with the passing of Archie Waterbury, the Firefighters might not be available to help move the books, but Chisaki thinks someone only needs to contact the Firefighters Association directly and put in a request. The Café will partner with the Library to sell refreshments during the "Hollywood Librarian" screening. C. Alameda Free Library Newsletter (M. Merrick) Recording Secretary Merrick said that she had handed off the newsletter to Supervising Librarian Annemarie Meyer. After ten-minutes … | LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf,4 | LibraryBoard | 2007-09-12 | 4 | Page 4 of 5 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 12, 2007 LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board Member Mitchell pointed out a Library Hotline article that talked about extended service hours and new materials at the San Francisco Library due to an increased budget. Another Hotline article announced that a library in Austin, Texas is opening a new branch next year in honor of Laura Bush. A third article stated that a freedom of information bill with reforms passed the Senate, and a loan forgiveness rule passed Congress. A library in Castor, Wyoming hopes to attract boys to the world of reading with their literacy program "No Girls Allowed". Board Member Belikove thanked Recording Secretary Merrick for her assistance with the Art Committee interview set-ups, and follow-up letters to the candidates. Belikove would like to see a curbside book return; Director Chisaki said that the Library had tried that, but because the curb height is so elevated, the drop slot was too high for someone in a car to reach it. There are no other feasible spots around the building to place a book return. Belikove mentioned that she gets a cold feeling when entering the building, and would like to see some plants or other greenery placed there. Chisaki said that one potted plant is being purchased to block a "path of travel" by the staircase where people are not supposed to be walking per ADA standards. Additionally, the Alameda Garden Club re-planted the patio area outside of the Café, and did a great job. Belikove gave a signed book to Chisaki as a donation for the collection. Belikove had visited the Frank Bette Center when they had an Alameda art show, and believed it would have been a perfect purchase for the City who in turn could display the pieces in City Hall. Belikove asked if it would be possible to host an event for the bankers in town, in turn hoping for their support and funding of special projects for the Library. Chisaki said the Foundation is planning a donor event which could very well include the Ala… | LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf,5 | LibraryBoard | 2007-09-12 | 5 | Page 5 of 5 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting September 12, 2007 ADJOURNMENT President Krongold asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Member Mitchell so moved; Member Hartigan seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board This meeting's agenda was posted 72 hours in advance in accordance with the Brown Act. | LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf |
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