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LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-07-13 | 1 | of RATED TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING July 13, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Michael Hartigan, President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Absent: Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of July 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of June 8, 2011. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of May 2011. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 10 Expenditures by Fund for June 2011. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of June 2011. Approved. In June the Library Board requested a tour of the Main Library building prior to the July Board meeting for those wishing to tour the facility. In July the "meeting" began shortly before 6:00 p.m. with a tour of the Main Library building, now almost five years old. President Hartigan inquired about the cracks he noticed in the glass panel next to the steel garden gate. Director Chisaki responded that the cracks have been there for a long time and that the only solution is to replace the entire glass panel. Staff is monitoring the progress of the cracked glass. It is not tempered glass. The regular meeting of the Library Board was officially called to order at 6:31 p.m. President Hartigan asked whether the Expenditure Report in the Board Packet was the last one of the fiscal year or if there was one more to close out FY2010-11. He was curious about the available balance of $196,000 shown. Director Chisaki stated that this Expenditure Report was the second to last in FY2010-11. There are still invoices to be posted and staff has five more days to turn them in to the Finance Department. The remaining balance will be much less at the end of period 13. The final Expenditure… | LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2011-07-13 | 2 | Page 2 of 6 DRAFT Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting July 13, 2011 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki informed the Board nothing further has been reported by or received from Project Manager Laurie Kozisek. At the Library's request, Finance will do a final accounting of the Measure O fund. They are working on the year end close out and will try to get the Measure O accounting completed in a reasonable amount of time. At last word, Finance reports $780,910 remaining in the Measure O fund. The City Controller has looked at the Official Bond Document and talking to the Bond Trustee, he is confident that the purchase of a new Integrated Library System (ILS) is an eligible purchase should the Library Board choose to go in that direction. Director Chisaki stated that if in fact the remaining amount is about $780,000 then her recommendation would be to set aside about $400,000 for a new ILS and create a building maintenance reserve fund with the balance for unforeseen building issues for the libraries. After the final accounting to confirm the balance, Director Chisaki will bring a formal recommendation for what to do with the remaining Measure O funds to the Library Board. The Board looks forward to considering the options for the remaining balance; it is a nice position to be in. The light fixture that is askew on the northeast corner of the West End Library building cannot be fixed upright by Library Staff. A request has been submitted to the Public Works Department but will have a low priority for repair. President Hartigan inquired whether that particular fixture was an original or a new fixture to which Director Chisaki stated that it is one of the originals. The new fixtures are on the back (south side) of the building near the entrance with the automatic door. The issue of the soft and bright lights on the building cannot be changed out to all soft. Library Staff investigated and found that the bright lights are large filament bulbs while … | LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2011-07-13 | 3 | Page 3 of 6 DRAFT Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting July 13, 2011 reserve fund that might last one year but certainly can fund the program while arrangements are being made with the library support groups. Director Chisaki expects to request half the required annual funding between the two organizations in September and perhaps return to them in January or February to request additional funding if the State zeros out library programs. Everything from the State is still in the "wait and see" mode. Our library cooperative, Pacific Library Partnership (PLP), will maintain the delivery service between member libraries using reserves and membership fees. They have already cut their staffing and some services to the libraries. The Directors will meet later this year to discuss our future plans. The City has adopted their budget. The Library just began the new reduced schedule on July 1. One customer inquired why the Library had so many late openings and asked what factors were considered in selecting the hours that resulted in three mornings, three evenings, and Sundays. Director Chisaki discussed the various factors: door count, class visits, evening meetings/programs, story times, and computer classes for various ages, homework assistance, to name a few, with the gentleman. He was satisfied that the schedule was selected with thoughtful consideration for the variety of users of the library facilities. One person complained about the new Interlibrary Loan fee; however her suggestion to fire a librarian and open the searching up to the public was not a constructive suggestion. Although she was not able to attend the Board meeting, Former Executive Assistant Marsha Merrick extends her goodbye and appreciation to the Library Board for the years of working together. The new Executive Assistant for the Library will be Christina Baines, formerly of the City Manager's Office. Christina will begin work around the end of July so the Board will formally meet her at the September meeting. Library The bumping righ… | LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf,4 | LibraryBoard | 2011-07-13 | 4 | Page 4 of 6 DRAFT Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting July 13, 2011 B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (J. Chisaki) The Foundation met in June and introduced a few new Board members, many are retired educators. The Foundation is very excited to have a full (16 person) Board and have begun to divide up into work committees based on interests. They did take a short Main Library building tour prior to their meeting. The Foundation will co-host an information table with the Friends of the Library at the Meals on Wheels fundraiser at Rock Wall Winery in July. They have updated their web site with the concert series information and the concert tickets will be available beginning in August. C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (K. Minney) Friends Representative Minney told the Board that the Friends had a very successful book sale raising over $19,000. There are a few new people assisting with the book sorting, one volunteer has begun offering online sales of selected items found among the donated books. So far the online sale has brought in about $250. The Friends will not meet in July. D. Patron Suggestions/Comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's Response The children should be kept in only one area of the Library and only be permitted to use computers in the children's area because they make too much noise and they only play games on the computers. Supervising Children's Librarian Eva Volin responds, that the Library is used as a community space so it is often a little louder than a traditional library user may be accustomed to, this may be particularly true after school lets out in the afternoon. Each library card holder in good standing regardless of age is allowed one hour of Internet computer time to do homework, conduct research, check email, play games, participate in social networking on web sites such as Facebook, or conduct whatever business they deem necessary providing they abide by the Rules of Conduct set forth in the Library Policy. After their hour of time is concluded they must re… | LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf,5 | LibraryBoard | 2011-07-13 | 5 | Page 5 of 6 DRAFT Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting July 13, 2011 Lewis is unavailable, President Hartigan and Member Wetzork will be there, and it is not known at this time if Vice President Whyte will attend the program. Director Chisaki informed the Board that "Wild Things, Inc" will be the special program this year. Wild Things brings exotic animals that have been abandoned or are used in TV or film to audience to educate and entertain. They were a big hit several years ago. President Hartigan brought up the topic of the outside of the building. He said it looks horrendous with the coffee spills, trash, gum, etc. particularly the front under the portico. The curb appeal of the Library is dramatically reduced with the dirty appearance. He knows that we are still waiting for the response from the Public Works Department regarding what maintenance of the library buildings they are responsible for. There was considerable discussion regarding the Park Street Business Association assisting with the exterior clean up; Library Staff time available to borrow equipment and do the clean up; using volunteers; and other options. The Board requested the Library Director obtain an estimate for the cost to power wash around the Main Library building on a regular basis. Director Chisaki said that she would contact our cleaning service and ask for a quote for that service as a monthly and bi-monthly wash. The Board directed that if the cost is reasonable to move forward and have the work done. If the power washing expense is a significant amount, the Board asked to bring the estimated cost to back at the September meeting for consideration. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) discovered a discrepancy in the billing for electricity to the Main Library. They have determined that the Library has only been charged 2/3 of the library usage and will have to charge the Library for the amount in arrears. Since it cannot be determined exactly how long this billing error has been occurring, the maximum amou… | LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf,6 | LibraryBoard | 2011-07-13 | 6 | Page 6 of 6 DRAFT Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting July 13, 2011 provided to Public Works for early entry to the building. Public Works is responsible for all the signage, press releases, and web site notifications. The Solar Project commissioning was postponed because the weather did not cooperate on the scheduled day and there was too much overcast. ADJOURNMENT President Hartigan adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki, Library Director and Secretary to the Alameda Free Library Board | LibraryBoard/2011-07-13.pdf |
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