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LibraryBoard/2022-03-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2022-03-09 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA ORATEL MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Joyce McConeghey Vice President Dimple Kanji, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Sara Strickler, Board Member Absent: Amber Bales, President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February, 2022. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 12, 2022. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Months of December, 2021 and January, 2022. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for January and February, 2022. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February, 2022. Director Chisaki reported that the City's mask mandate will end on Monday, March 14, 2022. Face masks will be strongly encouraged within city buildings. The Dewey's Friends Café opened on February 14, 2022. Eating is allowed outside in the courtyard only. In-person Children's programming will begin the week of April 4. Ticketing system may be used to control the number of people attending. The Grogu Library Card campaign is going well. The water bottle fill stations | LibraryBoard/2022-03-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-10-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-10-11 | 1 | Chy OF RE RATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD OCTOBER 11, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Leslie Krongold, Board Member Absent: Mark Schoenrock, Board Member 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 October 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of September 13, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of August 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through September 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Mitchell questioned the expenditures in Equipment Acquisition which put the Library $16,000+ over budget in that account. Staff will re-direct the charges so they appear under the appropriate line item. President Butter inquired about bottled water services. Library Director Chisaki said the service would not be continued for the Main Library once the move was complete, however, the branches will continue the service due to their aging facilities. | LibraryBoard/2006-10-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-03-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-03-14 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING March 14, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member 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 March 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of February 14, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of January 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through February 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Butter noted there was not much fluctuation in Children's check-outs, and Director Chisaki concurred. Butter then asked if there was any way to capture statistics for Overdrive, which is the Library's on-line audio book feature, sponsored by Califa. Director Chisaki believed that information should be available, and will ask Technical Services Supervisor David Hall if he can pull that out of the system. President Butter asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Krongold so moved; Vice President Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2007-03-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-09-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-09-14 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gertrude Woods, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 13, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June and July 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the last Strategic Plan update is through 2019 and doesn't think there are any revisions necessary. | LibraryBoard/2016-09-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-02-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-02-09 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD February 9, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Leslie Krongold, President Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Board member Mitchell MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 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 February 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of January 12, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of December 2004. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2003-04 Library expenditures (by fund) through January 2005. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Main Library Project Update and Ground Breaking Board member Butter asked about the budget for the Main Library project. She was concerned about the negative $569,044 shown in the Revenue/Expenditures column. She also said, and other Board members agreed, that this budget format is difficult to understand. Library Director Hardie agreed that this budget is not easily understood, and said she would speak with the Project Manager to see whether the format could be improved. She also assured the Board that the project is not overspent. On the subject of reports to the Board, members are disappointed that Mr. Haun is not reporting directly to them. Library Director Hardie explained that the Library Board is receiving exactly the same information as the City Council gets each month from Mr. Haun. She said that this is the reporting format that the City has decided on, and mentioned that the presentations are broadcast on City cable. Dr. Mitchell asked … | LibraryBoard/2005-02-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-07-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-07-11 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: Travis Wilson, Board Member Staff: Marlon Romero, Supervising Librarian Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June, 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 9, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May, 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for May and June, 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June, 2018. Supervising Librarian Romero shared with the board that the summer reading program is underway and going well. The Children's End of Summer Reading Party is scheduled for Wednesday, August 1 at 6:30pm and the board should have received invites. The computer lab update is complete. Katrina Dikitanan is the new part-time Library Associate for the lab and new classes should start in September. A report by Barclay Ogden was included in the packet as part of the California Preservation Program. Director Chisaki welcomes any questions or recommendations. | LibraryBoard/2018-07-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-08-07.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-08-07 | 1 | CITY OF of $ TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 The special meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member (arrived 6:16) Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary WORKSHOP ON LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT Director Chisaki introduced Ruth Metz, the consultant for the Library's Strategic Plan. Ruth had five questions for the Board to help sculpt the proposal she is developing for the Board. The Strategic Plan Committee will advise the Board, which advises the Library Director and City Council. There will be three committee meetings: September 7, October 5, and November 2. Each meeting will be 2.5 hours, including hospitality. The Board is invited to all sessions. Ruth will also meet with Library staff to get their input on the Library's vision, mission and roles and determine whether the Library is resourced to fulfil the roles. The new Strategic Plan will build upon the previous plan. There should be a draft plan by the November Committee meeting. Board Member Kearney asked if there statistics to measure if goals were accomplished. Director Chisaki responded that there are ways to measure and adjustments had been made to which made goals more manageable. Ruth asked the Board to share their hopes and dreams for the Library and the community and the Board shared their responses. Board Member McConeghey will be the Chair of the Committee and Board Member Kearney will be a member of the Committee, and they will report out to the Board. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Item Only) None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki, Library Director and Secretary to the Alameda Free Library Board | LibraryBoard/2019-08-07.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-07-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-07-13 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD July 13, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Board member Schoenrock moved to APPROVE the Consent Calendar. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 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 July 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of June 8, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of May 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through June 05. Accepted. F. *Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Revised Donor Recognition and Named Gifts Policy - Recommendation to Council. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of the Alameda Free Library that the Board hereby approves the "Donor Recognition and Named Gifts" policy as revised, and recommends its adoption by the City Council of Alameda. Library Director Hardie stated that there were 2 revisions in the Donor Recognition and Named Gifts Policy. Board member Mitchell expressed concerns over leaving the decision solely up to the City Manager. Library Director Hardie stated that anyone can appeal the decision of the City Manager to the City Council. This would avoid having every donation agendized for a City Council meeting. Board member Scheonrock MOVED approval of the revised Donor Recognition and Named Gifts Policy. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. | LibraryBoard/2005-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-11-09 | 1 | OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD November 9, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Acting Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR As asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of November 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of October 12, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of September 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through October 2005. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Krongold asked how long we would be making payments to AUSD for leasing the Interim Main Library. Acting Director Chisaki stated that we have one more payment for this year and payments totaling $100,000 in 2006. The City's agreement with AUSD states that the City will put back classrooms and hallways when the library vacates the building. There is discussion regarding trading park maintenance services with the school district to help defray costs for the building renovation. | LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-11-18.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-11-18 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July August, September and October, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 8, 2020. *C. Financial Report Reflecting FY20/21 Expenditures by Fund for July August, September and October, 2020. *D. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July August, September and October, 2020. Director Chisaki reported that with the recent change to the California COVID-19 purple tier, nothing has changed with library services, as Library Takeout originally began while in the purple tier. The statistics show numbers have gone down, but there is only one location open and with limited hours. Based on that, the numbers are positive. The grab bags are very popular. There are no changes to the Draft Minutes of the July 8, 2020 Library Board meeting. | LibraryBoard/2020-11-18.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-01-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-01-11 | 1 | CP Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD January 11, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, Vice President arrived 7:04 p.m. Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Leslie Krongold, President Acting Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary Staff: David Hall, Technical Services Supervisor Jenna Gaber, 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 January 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of December 14, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of November 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through December 2005. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board member Schoenrock noted on the Library Services report that the Door count and Check-outs for the branch libraries are the same. Supervising Librarian Hall commented that Jane would check into the numbers are report back to the Board. Board member Mitchell MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Schoenrock SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-01-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-04-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-04-14 | 1 | OF $ RATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING April 14, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Kristy Perkins, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for April 2010. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 10, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of February 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for March 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of March 2010. Approved. Vice President Butter mentioned that audiobook numbers are still quite low. Director Chisaki said that more titles are being added, and that NetLibrary is being looked at for next year. Butter also noted that database searches are way up, and Chisaki said it is due to numbers being counted differently now. President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Butter so moved; Member Wetzork seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2010-04-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-04-29.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-04-29 | 1 | CITY of of TERKA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING April 29, 2008 The special meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director WORKSHOP ON LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT The Board reviewed and discussed survey results, and provided input for the Strategic Planning Committee's next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT None. ADJOURNMENT Vice President Butter made a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting at 8:05 p.m. Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board This special meeting's agenda was posted 72 hours in advance in accordance with the Brown Act. | LibraryBoard/2008-04-29.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2012-05-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2012-05-09 | 1 | OF of TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order by Board President Atkin at 6:05pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2012. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 14, 2012. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of February and March 2012. Board Member Hartigan expressed concern with the downward trends on the Services Reports; specifically the door count. This item was discussed in detail by the Board, and Direction was given to the Library Director. Member Lewis suggested audio downloads may be part of the downturn in doorcounts by substituting an e-book instead of coming in to check out something in person. Member Whyte asked the question about how to go about identifing the cause of downward trending. Member Hartigan commented that the number of hours the Library operates has increased so, that is not a cause. Director Chisaki said it could be that while there are more operating hours there are fewer programs being offered. Board Member Wetzork stated that the entire book industry is in turmoil and that affects people. That both Amazon and Apple are being sued by the government, and it has an effect, the smaller book businesses are being forced out because they cannot get into the electronics' business because the | LibraryBoard/2012-05-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2014-09-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2014-09-10 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 9, 2014. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June 2014 and July 2014. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY14 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of July and August 2014. Director Chisaki reported that the Library has received a grant to purchase a Book Bike. The order has been placed and will be assembled in Philadelphia. Staff will load up the bike with reading material appropriate for the destination and ride to various events and venues to issue library cards and check out material. | LibraryBoard/2014-09-10.pdf |
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/2005-03-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-03-09 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD March 9, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Board member Butter MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Schoenrock SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 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 March 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of February 9, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of January 2005. Accepted. D. Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2003-04 Library expenditures (by fund) through February 2005. Accepted. E. Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Main Library Project Update Library Director Hardie stated that the contractor is ready to start construction of the new Main Library on March 15th Equipment and trailers are being moved onto the site starting tomorrow. Board member Belikove thanked the Library Director for all her hard work to get to this point. NEW BUSINESS A. Donor Recognition Board member Butter stated that the art sub-team met prior to the Library Board meeting. A draft policy on donor recognition is being drawn up for the Library Board to review. The Board will then make a recommendation to the City Council for approval. The team felt that it is time to move forward on the medallions that are being placed on the exterior of the new main library. | LibraryBoard/2005-03-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-05-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-05-10 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Suzanne Whyte, President Kathleen Kearney, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Absent: Gertrude Woods, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Dorothy Wismar said hello to the Board and thanked them for allowing her to sit in on the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 8, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February 2017 and March 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April 2017. Director Chisaki reported that the Little Free Libraries have been completed. The Recreation & Parks Department will decide the installation date. Advanced reader copies are stocking the libraries, so no books are coming out of the collection. Board Member Lewis asked for clarification as to what the advanced reader copies are. Director Chisaki explained that they are pre-publication proofs that may have some spelling errors and editing issues, but they are free copies from the publisher. Several publishers were notified and are on board with use of their books. | LibraryBoard/2017-05-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-08-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-08-08 | 1 | of TERKA DRAFT Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING AUGUST 8, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: None 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 August 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of July 11, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of June 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through July 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Vice President Butter wondered when the yearly statistics would be available, and Director Chisaki promised them for the following meeting in September. Butter inquired whether it was necessary to track usage of the quiet study rooms, and Chisaki responded that it is an interesting statistic to keep up on. President Krongold asked if the Computer Lab was only open on Friday afternoons and Director Chisaki indicated this is the current situation. Staff is looking for ways to have the lab open at other times as well, but there needs to be an attendant at all times it is open. President Krongold asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Mitchell so moved; Vice President Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2007-08-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-01-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-01-08 | 1 | CITY OF of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None. Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 13, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of October and November, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for November and December, 2019. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December, 2019. Director Chisaki reported interviews for the librarian positon will held next week. Part time librarian positions will be filled after. Two library aides have been hired. There is a patron in particular that will be asked not to come back to the library because of his behavior. Fine free is going well and circulation has gone up. Children's received a grant to do early education and their first meeting is next week. Vice President Wismar asked to delete the extra letter in her name under the Unfinished Business section of the Draft Minutes. | LibraryBoard/2020-01-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-09-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-09-09 | 1 | CITY OF an se & TERIA ORATEIO Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING September 9, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for September 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of August 20, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of July 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 10 Expenditures by Fund for August 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of August 2009. Approved. President Hartigan asked for a minor wording change to the August minutes on page 2 under Unfinished Business, item A, paragraph 4 which reads in part " but would have liked to have been involved in the decision Recording Secretary Merrick will change this to read " but would have liked to have seen the NLIP involved in the decision " - this statement was made in regards to hiring a lighting consultant for the branch improvement project. Vice President Butter asked if the issues with the financial reports had been resolved. Director Chisaki explained that the budget numbers had not been dropped in yet, so the encumbrances/expenditures still make it look as though the Library is over budget in all accounts. The check register accounting period issue has been discussed with Finance; this is a "canned report" and apparently has always printed out this way. Finance has put in a trouble ticket with the vendor, SunGard, to see if they have a way to fix the report so that the selection criteria and accounting period match up. | LibraryBoard/2009-09-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2012-07-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2012-07-11 | 1 | of TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order by Board President Atkin at 6:05pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. * A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2012. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 9, 2012. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of April and May 2012 *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY 12 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2012. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June 2012. Members of the Board expressed concern with the downward trend in numbers on the services report. A request was made by the Board to have a three to five-year report which would reflect a year-to-year comparison of the trends. | LibraryBoard/2012-07-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-12-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-12-13 | 1 | CITY OF TERKA ORATEID Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD DECEMBER 13, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: None 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 December 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of November 8, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of October 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through November 2006. Accepted. E. Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Schoenrock asked why our payments to Baker & Taylor for the Opening Day Collection only totaled $20,000. Actually, Baker & Taylor was paid on two different check registers during the month of November for a total payment of close to $65,000. The library is still waiting for additional billings to come in for the Opening Day Collection. Board President Butter asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Krongold so moved; Vice President Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-12-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-11-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-11-08 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD November 8, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: None 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 November 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of October 11, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of September 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through October 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board President Butter requested that Director Chisaki make a notation on the Library Services Report for the month of September 2006 which highlights the anomalies in the data due to the Main Library closure. Director Chisaki will do so for future reference purposes. President Butter inquired about the space rental in the budget, and Director Chisaki confirmed that there will be no more budget activity in that area. Board President Butter asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Mitchell so moved; Vice President Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-11-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-03-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-03-11 | 1 | OF An Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING March 11, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of March 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of February 11, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of January 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund through February 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of February 2009. Approved. Vice President Hartigan asked Director Chisaki to go into a little more detail about the decreases in the activity report. Chisaki said there were more open hours in 2008, and in an hour to hour comparison of checkouts, statistics are actually up. Database searching is down mainly due to internet speed. The main line coming in is the problem, nothing internal. Bob Haun is still working on getting LEED certification; he receives periodic progress updates and responds to questions. It still looks good for a silver certification at this point. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Hartigan so moved; Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2009-03-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2013-03-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2013-03-13 | 1 | CHT OF of TERKA ORATEID MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order by Board President Atkin at 6:03pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Arrived at 6:17pm Gail Wetzork, Board Member Left at 7:00pm Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and March 2013. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 9, 2013. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of December 2012 and January 2013. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2013. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February 2013. Board Member Whyte moved approval of the Consent Calendar. | LibraryBoard/2013-03-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-06-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-06-10 | 1 | RE TEREA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING June 10, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary 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 June 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 13, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of April 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY09 Expenditures by Fund for May 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of May 2009. Approved. Member Butter asked Director Chisaki to talk about the solar panel project planned for the Main Library with part of the City's federal stimulus money. Out of the $640,600 total package, the solar panel project would use an estimated $414,000. Once these panels are installed and functioning, the Library should realize a 12% savings on electric costs from what we currently pay. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Hartigan so moved; Member Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. | LibraryBoard/2009-06-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-10-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-10-12 | 1 | CITY OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD October 12, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Vice President Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Acting Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary Jenna Gaber, 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 October 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of September 14, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of August 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through August & September 05. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Krongold asked if the new Main Library will be weather tight by the time the rain starts. Acting Director Chisaki stated that the building would be, otherwise the duct work would get wet and have to be replaced which would cause a delay in the projects completion date. Board member Butter MOVED approval on the Consent Calendar. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. | LibraryBoard/2005-10-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-10-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-10-10 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Leslie Krongold, President Alan Mitchell, Board Member 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 October 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of September 12, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of August 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through September 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Vice President Butter inquired whether the annual service statistics had been distributed at the last meeting, and Director Chisaki confirmed this. Butter asked if there had been an increase in the budget and Chisaki responded that it had been about 9%, mostly going to maintenance contracts for the new building, building maintenance expenses and part-time salaries. Member Belikove asked if it would help if members of the public asked for longer Library hours. Director Chisaki explained that patrons have written speak outs to this effect, and City Council is fully behind the idea as well. Vice President Butter asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Belikove so moved; Member Hartigan seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2007-10-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-03-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-03-12 | 1 | OF TERKA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING March 12, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Mike Hartigan, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member 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 March 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of February 13, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of January 2008. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through February 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of February 2008. Approved. 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 3-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. | LibraryBoard/2008-03-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-07-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-07-14 | 1 | eny OF & TERNA PRATIER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING July 14, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: Kristy Perkins, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Arta Benzi-Youssef, Supervising Librarian Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary President Hartigan started the meeting by welcoming new Board Member, Catherine Atkin. The other board members introduced themselves, and Member Atkin provided her background information. 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 2010. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of June 9, 2010. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of May 2010. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for June 2010. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of June 2010. President Hartigan asked for a wording change to the June minutes on page 3 under Library Board Communications. Hartigan had participated in the Edison School Literacy Day; the minutes had incorrectly stated the school name as Lincoln. Recording Secretary Merrick will make the change. Member Whyte inquired if the Library would be capturing statistics on the new Book Machine at Alameda Point. Director Chisaki confirmed this, saying stats would be available on the July report. President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Whyte so moved; Member Atkin seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2010-07-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-11-18.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-11-18 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary Each Library Board member gave a brief introduction for the two new board members. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 8, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June, July, August, and September 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY15 Expenditures by Fund for July, August, September, and October 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of July, August, September, and October 2015. | LibraryBoard/2015-11-18.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-07-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-07-13 | 1 | CITY OF of of for TERRA ORATEID MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Nancy Lewis, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 11, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY1 15 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the West End Branch door count numbers decreased due to an issue that has now been resolved. There was an increase in the number of database searches in May due to the school site visits demonstrating how searches work. Boys and Girls circulation numbers decreased in April and May, and may have been due to the School Resource Services Liaison leaving. The numbers are expected to rebound with the new employee, Sarah Burkey, taking over the position. When the ILS contract was presented to the City Council, there were no issues or questions. The Resolution of Support was attached and the contract was signed. There have been meetings with the vendor to discuss timeline | LibraryBoard/2016-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2014-11-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2014-11-12 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member (arrived at 6:06 p.m.) Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 10, 2014. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of August 2014 and September 2014. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY 14 Expenditures by Fund for September and October 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of September and October 2014. Director Chisaki shared information on the War Ink project out of Contra Costa County, in collaboration with other libraries, including the Alameda Free Library, to find war veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan with tattoos that express memories and feelings from the war. Twenty four California veterans from all branches of the military were chosen to share their stories of why they were tattooed and what they | LibraryBoard/2014-11-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-03-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-03-11 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January & February, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 8, 2020. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of December 2019 and January 2020. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for January and February, 2020. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February, 2020. Director Chisaki reported Joy North has been hired as a full-time Librarian and will take over the social media for the library. A part-time library specialist has been hired and will start next week. Board Member Kearney congratulated Director Chisaki on receiving the Link+ Grant. It should be implemented by the end of October 2020. | LibraryBoard/2020-03-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-05-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-05-11 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD May 11, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Board Member Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jordona Elderts, Literacy Coordinator Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Vice President Belikove MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 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 May 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of April 13, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of March 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2003-04 Library expenditures (by fund) through March 05. Accepted. F. *Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None. NEW BUSINESS A. Adult Literacy Program (J.Elderts) Library Director Hardie introduced Jordona Elderts, Administrative Services Coordinator for the Alameda Literacy Program, and Ms. Elderts presented an overview of the program. Literacy is located in the Veteran's Building on Central Avenue and is celebrating 20 years of learning. The main focus of the program is to help adults with low reading and writing skills. Students must be able to speak and understand English. A computer lab has been established with reading software, typing instruction and Internet instruction. Most students come to the program with specific goals, such as how to write a check, read the newspaper or instructional manuals for work. Ms. Elderts handed out a copy of Roles and Goals created by the State to measure achievement of the students. B. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) The Building Team did not meet this month. Library Director Hardie … | LibraryBoard/2005-05-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-07-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-07-12 | 1 | OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD JULY 12, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Acting 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 July 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of June 14, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of May 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through June 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Krongold asked if there were any questions from the Board on consent calendar items. Board Member Mitchell inquired about one number that was close to $50,000 in arrears. "Oth Employer Pd Benefits" stands at -$47,068.51 for FY06. These dollars are controlled by Human Resources and vary from year-to-year. All departments in the City experienced an arrearage in this account for FY06. President Krongold mentioned an item in the Library Director's Report titled "Summer Reading Programs". The end of summer reading celebration is scheduled for August 23, not August 24 as noted. | LibraryBoard/2006-07-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-01-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-01-14 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Director Chisaki introduced new Supervising Librarian of Technology and Technical Services, Marlon Romero, to the Board. Marlon was formerly the Library's part time Library Specialist. He is excited to be back at the Library and is looking forward to working with the Board. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 12, 2014. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of October 2014 and November 2014. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY14 Expenditures by Fund for November and December 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of November and December 2014. Director Chisaki mentioned the Board letter didn't include an update on the project to renovate the shelving area at the entrance of the library because the Foundation has not asked for suggestions for a new fundraising project. If the Foundation asks for fundraising campaign ideas, she will suggest this project. | LibraryBoard/2015-01-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-06-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-06-14 | 1 | OF TERRA DRATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD JUNE 14, 2006 ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Acting 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 June 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of May 10, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of April 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through May 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Krongold asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Mitchell so moved; Board Member Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Materials Security and Inventory System - Update (J. Chisaki) Acting Director Chisaki reported that 15,000 more items have been tagged, and staff is now starting on the media collection. | LibraryBoard/2006-06-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-06-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-06-08 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD June 8, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Board member Butter MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 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 June 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of May 11, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of April 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 200-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through May 05. Accepted. F. *Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Art - Resolution to Council WHEREAS, the Library Art and Recognition Committee conducted a public RFQ process to secure the services of a professional art consultant, and an RFP process to solicit proposals from artists to create art at the new Main Library; and WHEREAS, a committee of local artists and art lovers worked with the art consultant to review artist submissions and to interview finalists, selecting Masayuki Nagase to provide a work of art titled "Cadence of the Water", a series of eight limestone medallions to be installed on the exterior of the new Main Library along Lincoln Avenue and Times Way; and WHEREAS the Public Art Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Parks Commission have both approved "Cadence of the Water"; and | LibraryBoard/2005-06-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-04-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-04-13 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD April 13, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Board Member Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Board member Butter MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 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 April 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of March 9, 2005. Approved. C. *Annual Library Services Report for 2004. Accepted with revised second page. D. *Library Services Report for the month of February 2005. Accepted. E. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2003-04 Library expenditures (by fund) through February 2005. Accepted. F. *Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None. NEW BUSINESS A. Donor Recognition and Named Gifts. President Krongold made a MOTION to accept the Resolution as stated. Board member Mitchell SECONDED. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of the Alameda Free Library that the Board hereby approves the "Donor Recognition and Named Gifts" policy, and recommends its adoption by the City Council of Alameda. Board member Butter handed out a revised policy and the Board discussed the changes that were made. Ms. Butter stated that the changes simply reflected wording changes to make it more precise in their meaning. The Board wants to encourage donations but also ensure the appropriateness of the gift. With the Library Foundation, the Board will develop guidelines as to how the recognition of the gift will be given. President Krongold MOVED acceptance of the amendment. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion. | LibraryBoard/2005-04-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2012-03-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2012-03-14 | 1 | TERKA ORATEID Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING March 14, 2012 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order by Board President Atkin at 6:09pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Arrived at 6:30 Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Library Arts Committee Member Kumar Fanse expressed concern with the current practice/arrangement the Art Committee has with displaying art work in the Regina K. Stafford meeting room and why the room has to remain closed when no meetings/events are taking place in the room. He cannot understand why they cannot display art in the room. He indicated he would like to have new arrangements made to allow greater access to the area by the artist and public. The Library Director responded that she had explained that security of both the art and Library materials are of concern with the back emergency door being left open, and that she put an end to it. Although the door is alarmed, people do not pay attention if the alarm sounds. President Atkin inquired about art, and wondered if art was being displayed currently; to which the Director responded that art is being displayed in the room. Board Member Wetzork recalled that this was discussed at a prior meeting and the Board decided security was a great concern and the decision was to support the Library Director's suggestion at that time. Discussion of available spaces for art display was made. Board Member Hartigan agreed with Board Member Wetzork, but also expressed that displaying art at the Library is critical. He suggested this item be placed on the next Board agenda and the Art Committee provide a proposal for the Board to consider regarding use of the Regina K. Stafford meeting room for displaying art that addresses the Art Committee's display concerns and the Library's security concern… | LibraryBoard/2012-03-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-01-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-01-10 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING January 10, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, 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 January 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of December 13, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of November 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through December 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Mitchell wondered what special program mentioned in the Library Services Report would have drawn over 5,500 people. Director Chisaki indicated the large number was due in most part to the Family Day event. Board President Butter questioned what was happening with the homework coaching. Director Chisaki replied that the first orientation had been held that afternoon, and the program itself would start as it usually does in January. The school district had initially indicated they would not be able to continue the program because they didn't have the funding, but had since found someone for the orientation sessions. | LibraryBoard/2007-01-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-12-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-12-09 | 1 | GITY TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING December 9, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Kristy Perkins, Board Member Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for December 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 12, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of October 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for November 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of November 2009. Approved. President Hartigan asked for two changes to the November meetings draft minutes under item 4. A. In relation to the Neighborhood Library Improvement Project, the draft minutes stated the project was " now into the construction phase. which should have read " now into the construction documents phase Additionally, there was a statement from a Noll & Tam letter regarding how they had based their soft costs " on a construction budget of 1.6 million" which should have read "on a construction budget of 2.1 million". Recording Secretary Merrick will make these changes to the minutes as noted. President Hartigan asked if the number of open hours were going to be added to the services report as it would be useful for comparisons. Director Chisaki will make the addition. Vice President Butter noted the large difference in database search numbers; Chisaki explained these are counted differently now. Hartigan asked why Internet log-ins were unavailable last year; this was due to the switch-over from Veicon. Butter noted that adult circulation needs to go up; Chisaki will check with other libraries to see what their numbers look like. Member … | LibraryBoard/2009-12-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-10-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-10-08 | 1 | CHT OF of TERKA ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING October 8, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member 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 Activities for the Month of October 2008. Accepted. B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 10, 2008. Vice President Hartigan asked that additional comments be reflected under Item 6. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS. Recording Secretary Merrick will revise the minutes accordingly and include them for review in the next Board packet. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of August 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund through September 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of September 2008. Approved. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar, with the exception of the Draft Minutes of the September meeting which will be revised. Member Butter so moved; Vice President Hartigan seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. At this point, Member Butter made a motion that Item A. Alameda Point SunCal Development Concept Plan, under number 5. NEW BUSINESS, be moved up on the agenda as SunCal representatives were present. Vice President Hartigan seconded the motion and all were in favor with a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2008-10-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-03-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-03-10 | 1 | any OF $ of Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING March 10, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Vice President Kristy Perkins, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for March 2010. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of February 10, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of January 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for February 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of February 2010. Approved. There were no comments, so President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved, Member Whyte seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki introduced art consultant Regina Almaguer, who in turn introduced artists Debey Zito and Terry Schmitt. They had brought more detailed pictures of their proposed artwork for the West End, as well as a color palette of the wood that will be used in their piece. | LibraryBoard/2010-03-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-10-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-10-14 | 1 | any OF Re TERHA ORATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING October 14, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for October 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 9, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of August 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for September 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of September 2009. Approved. President Hartigan asked why there were zero dollars budgeted for General Office Supplies. Director Chisaki explained that all categories with a zero budget are being supported by money from our Memorial Fund. Because the City is not providing the dollars from the General Fund, it will always appear that there are zero dollars available. Hartigan also noted the Electricity expenditures are already at 91%; that is money encumbered but not yet spent. He also questioned why we have two separate telephone charges. Chisaki explained that one is actually to pay for telephone usage, and the other is for the City-wide phone system that all Departments share payment of. The Library has changed audiobook vendors, so statistics are way down. There are still bugs being worked out, and new titles are slowly being added to the collection. Circulation is up, but doorcounts are down; Director Chisaki can find no real reason or explanation for this. President Hartigan asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Vice President Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2009-10-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-09-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-09-08 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA ORATEL MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Amber Bales, President Joyce McConeghey Vice President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member (arrived 6:35 p.m.) Cynthia Silva, Board Member Absent: Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 14, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of June and July, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for July and August, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August, 2021. Director Chisaki reported that all three libraries are open at pre-COVID hours. Physical distancing and masks are required. Adult and Teen programs are scheduled to start in September. Children's programs are not starting yet, but there are plenty of virtual programs and story times. The café will likely open in January. The LED lighting project is complete and paid for. The library | LibraryBoard/2021-09-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-11-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-11-10 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Amber Bales, President Joyce McConeghey Vice President Dimple Kanji, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Sara Strickler, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 8, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of August and September, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for September and October, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of September and October, 2021. Director Chisaki reported that there was a small fire in a vent blower under the floor of the library. Staff evacuated and waited at the designated assembly area in the City Hall parking lot until the Fire Department cleared the building. The library closed for the day and reopened the next day. The library is beginning to hold programs. Halloween was great and there were over 100 children | LibraryBoard/2021-11-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-05-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-05-09 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: Travis Wilson, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April, 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 14, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February and March, 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for March and April, 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April, 2018. Director Chisaki highlighted items from her letter to the Board. Plans for disaster planning were included in the Board letter and Director Chisaki welcomed comments from the Board. Alameda Reads is doing great work and invited the Board to stop by if they ever get a chance. Door count and circulation numbers are slowly increasing, otherwise all other statistics are status quo. Library is looking to hire part-time librarians because there is a need for weekend coverage at the branch libraries. The job posting will remain open and applicants will be interviewed on an ongoing basis. | LibraryBoard/2018-05-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-12-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-12-08 | 1 | OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING December 8, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of December 2010. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 10, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of October 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for November 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of November 2010. Approved. President Hartigan expressed his langst with the poor numbers for audio downloads. Director Chisaki said that it's a problem with the vendor, and unfortunately, they are the only game in town. There will be some kind of announcement coming from them in the spring, but Chisaki has no idea what it will be - good or bad. Another vendor is currently being explored as a possibility, but there's nothing else to be done at the moment. Hartigan reiterated that this would be a continuing concern of his, but was very happy to see wireless log-on statistics being reported. President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Member Lewis seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2010-12-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-06-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-06-13 | 1 | CHT OF TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING June 13, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member 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 June 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of May 9, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of April 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through May 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board President Butter questioned the period covered on the list of bills for ratification. Recording Secretary Merrick indicated that the report covered check register activity for the month of May 2007. Director Chisaki was unhappy with the current circulation statistics. Even though the door count has risen, check-outs remain flat. Chisaki spoke with her supervisors to try and figure out a way to increase circulation. Eva Volin, Supervising Children's Librarian, is re- arranging the children's collection, taking biographies and folk and faerie tales out of the Dewey run and placing them in their own sections. Adult Services is also trying to clean up the collection to see if that may make a difference. | LibraryBoard/2007-06-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-07-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-07-11 | 1 | CITY OF TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING July 11, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary President Butter welcomed new member Hartigan, saying it was really nice to have a colleague who helped build the Library join the Board. The Board looks forward to Member Hartigan's help as they move ahead with renovating the branches and planning Library services for the future. President Butter made mention of the recent death of Archie Waterbury, long-time Library supporter. He will be sorely missed by the community, and especially missed at the Friends book sales. The Board will honor the memory of Mr. Waterbury as the meeting adjourns with a moment of silence. 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 July 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of June 13, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of May 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through June 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. | LibraryBoard/2007-07-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-04-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-04-11 | 1 | CITY OF TERNA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING April 11, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member 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 April 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of March 14, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of February 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through March 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Butter asked if the current budget was overspent, and Director Chisaki replied that overall the Library was still in good shape. The City Manager had advised Chisaki that she would not be granting additional monies in this budget cycle, and wanted to see where the Library ended up at the end of the fiscal year. Adjustments will be made going forward for next year's budget. Member Schoenrock asked if storytimes were at a seasonal low. Director Chisaki said that coming out of the holidays it is always that way, but it will pick up with summer coming. | LibraryBoard/2007-04-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-02-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-02-13 | 1 | CITY OF TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING February 13, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary President Krongold opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Lois R. Hanna, life-long Library supporter, who had recently passed away. Board and public members present shared some short stories and memories of Ms. Hanna. The family has requested that memorial donations in Ms. Hanna's name be directed to the Friends of the Library. 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 February 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of January 9, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of December 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through January 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of January 2008. Approved. Vice President Butter thought Internet log-ins would be much higher than numbers reflect. Director Chisaki had double checked those numbers herself, and speculated that because these are December statistics, holidays, etc. had brought the total down. Butter went on to ask about getting newer books at the branches. Director Chisaki explained there is an automatic best seller purchasing program and the branch libraries are taking advantage of that. | LibraryBoard/2008-02-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-11-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-11-12 | 1 | OF O TERKA TINE ORATEO Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING November 12, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for November 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of October 14, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of September 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for October 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of October 2009. Approved. Vice President Butter pointed out that the art review process was not in the Board packet as Director Chisaki's letter had stated. Chisaki said she had forgotten to include it, and had copies for everyone which she passed out, along with minutes from the art committee meeting. Audiobook download stats are still down, but many new books have been added with more to come, so stats should be on the rise. The West End branch had a huge drop in doorcount, but circulation was actually up. President Hartigan asked to be reminded about what the cost allocation number means. Director Chisaki explained that this number represents what we've been charged by other City departments, i.e. Human Resources time when they recruit for us or Public Works time when they repair something for us. The Board suggested that Chisaki remove the SunCal status item out of the Director's letter to the Board. President Hartigan asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Butter so moved; Member Whyte seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2009-11-12.pdf |
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/2015-03-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-03-11 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 14, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of December 2014 and January 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY 14 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of January and February 2015. | LibraryBoard/2015-03-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-11-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-11-08 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Travis Wilson, Board Member (Arrived at 6:06 p.m.) Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 13, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of August and September 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for September and October 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of September and October 2017. Director Chisaki announced she received the go ahead to ask at mid-year budget to do a Capital Project for the West End Library and completely air condition the building. If there are hot days, all three libraries can be announced as cooling centers. When there was smoke from nearby fires, smoke could be smelled in the building. Patrons were told even though smoke could be smelled in the building, it was | LibraryBoard/2017-11-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-12-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-12-10 | 1 | Chy OF the 6 TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING December 10, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of December 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 12, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of October 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund through November 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of November 2008. Approved. Vice President Hartigan asked why the telephone account is in the negative on the Expenditure Status Report. Director Chisaki explained that each department pays a monthly chargeback to IT (the Library's share is $2,200) for debt still owed on the phone system. Being unaware of this charge, additional money was not budgeted. Hartigan also asked why there is only $15,000 left for electricity this year. Chisaki said a large chunk of money is already encumbered on a purchase order for Alameda Power & Telecom, and the $15,000 is what is left after that, so we are still in very good shape. Chisaki went on to say that if funds become available, there is already a request in to install solar panels on the Library. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Butter so moved; Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2008-12-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-12-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-12-14 | 1 | OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD December 14, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Acting Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary David Hall, Technical Services Supervisor Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR As asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of December 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of November 9, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of October 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through November 2005. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Acting Library Director Chisaki reported that the new main library is on time and on budget and will be weather-tight in January. President Krongold asked how it could be on time with the rain we have had. Ms. Chisaki stated that there are 30 "rain days" built into the contract. Ms. Chisaki added that the City Council has asked to look at items that were taken off during the value engineering process so that some items might be added back to help prolong the life of the building. Board member Mitchell MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. | LibraryBoard/2005-12-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-03-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-03-14 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Travis Wilson, Board Member Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 10, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of December 2017 & January 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February 2018. Director Chisaki informed the board that with the bad weather, there are more homeless challenges. They are welcome, but must comply with the Behavior Policy. The library has hired three full-time employees to fill vacancies of employees that recently retired. The recruitment for part-time Library Associate is completed and part-time Library Specialist is coming. The library is the venue for three programs presented by Friends of Wadi Foquin. The first of the three programs went well. There were no complaints after the original complaints. The second program will be an author program and the third will | LibraryBoard/2018-03-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-07-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-07-08 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March, April, May, and June, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 11, 2020. *C. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for March, April, May, and June, 2020. *D. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March, April, May, and June, 2020. Director Chisaki reported that all three libraries closed on March 16, 2020. Full-time staff were paid their regular salary for a period of time, then were redeployed or used their personal leave banks to remain off work. The City paid part-time staff for approximately three weeks and then were furloughed. Full-time staff returned in early June to train for curbside service. Curbside service is now offered Monday - Friday from noon to 5:00 pm. After curbside service started, Library Aides were brought back to help with shelving books. Supervising Librarian Eva Volin, moved the Children's story times online from her home. Once Children's staff returned to work, | LibraryBoard/2020-07-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-06-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-06-09 | 1 | OF OF & Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING June 9, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: Kristy Perkins, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Reports from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for May and June 2010. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of April 14, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Reports for the Months of March and April 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Reports Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for April and May 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Months of April and May 2010. Approved. Vice President Butter noted that the WEB closure didn't have a huge impact on the statistics. Director Chisaki said that's because a great deal of their patrons are now coming to the Main Library. Butter also mentioned that Internet stats are down, and Chisaki suspects this is because many people are here with their laptops using the wireless. President Hartigan asked how many hubs are in the building and if there is a way to measure bandwidth. Chisaki will check with IT to see if there is a way to compute daily usage. Butter noted that the audiobook stats remain low. Hartigan was happy to see accounting periods had been sorted out on the expenditure reports. President Hartigan asked if there had been any progress with the FTP site set-up. Recording Secretary Merrick said that an alternative called "Dropbox" had just been created, and is very easy to use. Merrick handed out instructions on accessing the site, and encouraged Board members to check it out. Starting in July, the current meeting's materials will be loaded on this site; the agenda will go out in the U.S. Mail to alert Board members that it's time to go… | LibraryBoard/2010-06-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2014-05-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2014-05-14 | 1 | OF TERNA RATED MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Nancy Lewis, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: Catherine Atkin, President Staff: Cosette Ratliff, Supervising Librarian, Adult Services Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 12, 2014. *C. Library Services Reports for the Months of February and March 2014. *D. Financial Reports Reflecting FY14 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April 2014. Supervising Librarian Ratliff noted that the olive trees in the Lincoln Street planter boxes have been replaced with dogwood trees. Public Works has been contacted regarding the installation of new parking lot lights, and we are awaiting their response. A new Poet Laureate will be appointed in September. Director Chisaki will be meeting with the Alameda Island Poets this week. There is no impact to the Library on this project except Chisaki's time. The Library's marketing team had a table on Park Street for the recent Spring Fair where they passed out surveys. 50 people out of 100 asked completed surveys of what they would like to see in the Library, and 40 new library cards were given out. There is an Asian Pacific Islander fair at the Southshore Shopping Center on the weekend and the library will have a table and surveys there as well. Performance measures are slated for review at the May 20 City Council meeting. | LibraryBoard/2014-05-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-10-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-10-13 | 1 | OF $ RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING October 13, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary President Hartigan started the meeting by welcoming new Board Member Nancy Lewis, who gave her background and also mentioned being a previous member of the Library Board for 9 years. The other Library Board Members provided their background information and also welcomed Member Lewis. 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 October 2010. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 8, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of August 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for September 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of September 2010. Approved. President Hartigan said he understood Finance's explanation of why payroll dollars were out-of-whack the previous month when it appeared that expenditures almost tripled from July to August. There were no other comments, so Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Member Atkin seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) There were no public comments. | LibraryBoard/2010-10-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-04-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-04-13 | 1 | of RATED TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING April 13, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Michael Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None 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 March 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of February 9, 2011. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of January 2011. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 10 Expenditures by Fund for February 2011. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of February 2011. Approved. There were no questions from the Board, so President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Atkin so moved; Member Lewis seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki informed the Board that the Certificates of Appreciation for the NLIP are still in process with the City Manager's Office. As soon as those are ready a Council meeting date will be selected. Staff is requesting, before the NLIP project is closed out, to change out the staff monitors at the West End Library circulation desk. The current monitors are a little too tall for staff to work at all | LibraryBoard/2011-04-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-01-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-01-12 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD January 12, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Board member Butter MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Vice President Belikove SECONDED the motion which carried by a unanimous voice vote. 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 January 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of December 8, 2004. Approved with 2 corrections. C. *Library Services Report for the month of November 2004. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2003-04 Library expenditures (by fund) through December 2004. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Main Library Project Update Board member Butter asked when Project Manager Bob Haun would be available to give the members of the Library Board an updated report on the main library project. Director Hardie stated that in an effort to make the best use of everyone's time, we are hoping that Bob's monthly report to Council will serve to inform the Board as well. She also commented that the Board receives the Construction Report each month. She stated that Bob Haun is very willing to answer questions directly, and is available by phone or email. Board members indicated that this arrangement is fine for now. The Library Director reported that on February 28th a Notice to Proceed will be given to the contractor. The groundbreaking ceremony will be in early March. The Steering Committee will have representatives from Alameda's library and business community. Vice President Belikove asked if there was a list of changes from Value En… | LibraryBoard/2005-01-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-05-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-05-14 | 1 | CITY OF DRATEID Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING May 14, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member 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 May 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of April 9, 2008. Approved. *Draft Minutes of the Special Library Board meeting of April 29, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of March 2008. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through April 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of April 2008. Approved. Vice President Butter observed that the Library had spent 83% of its budget, and wondered if anything would be given back. Director Chisaki expects only a small amount to be left at the end of the year, and explained that revenues haven't been as high as projected. Butter requested that the Board get a look at what the original 2008 budget numbers were before any cuts had been made. Chisaki will provide this information at the next board meeting. President Krongold asked about the little girl recently identified in the vintage photo mentioned in the Director's letter to the board. Chisaki talked about how thrilled she was to hear from Lynn Janvier, now Lynn Parodi, and said that the Alameda Sun may try to do a follow-up article with her. | LibraryBoard/2008-05-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-04-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-04-12 | 1 | OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD APRIL 12, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Acting 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 April 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of March 8, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of February 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through March 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. While reviewing Item C. Library Services Report for the month of February 2006, Member Schoenrock made mention of the declining check-out numbers. Speculation was made that this might be attributed to the continuing wet weather, as well as the fact that the Internet is being used more by patrons for reference activities. Board Member Mitchell moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 unanimous vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-04-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-01-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-01-12 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA the DRATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING January 12, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary 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 January 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of December 8, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of November 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for December 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of December 2010. Approved. Member Lewis had noticed there was a large drop in reference statistics. Director Chisaki responded that staff had forgotten to count questions for a period of time, which led to the lower number. President Hartigan asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Vice President Whyte seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki gave a report of the progress to date on the Bay Farm branch renovations. | LibraryBoard/2011-01-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-05-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-05-10 | 1 | of $ TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MAY 10, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Acting 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 May 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of April 12, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of March 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through April 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Member Schoenrock mentioned the door count issue brought up in the April 12, 2006 meeting. Acting Director Chisaki indicated that she had asked staff for their input on the declining numbers. Last spring, a new system was put in and there were problems with statistics. By the end of May 2006, this issue should go away and circulation numbers will stabilize, as the Library will have been on the new Horizon system for a year. | LibraryBoard/2006-05-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-08-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-08-13 | 1 | CITY of TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING August 13, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, 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 Activities for the Month of August 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Special Library Board Meeting of July 8, 2008. Approved. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 9, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of June 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund Through July 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of July 2008. Approved. There were no comments from the Board, so Vice President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Member Mitchell seconded the motion, which carried by a 4-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. | LibraryBoard/2008-08-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-01-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-01-13 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 18, 2020. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Months of November and December, 2020. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY20/21 Expenditures by Fund for November and December, 2020. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December, 2020. Director Chisaki reported that the Library's limited reopening plan has been paused after the spike from Thanksgiving. The City is allowing staff to work from home if they can. Library Takeout is continuing as their numbers remain steady. Work has started on the limited reopening plan 3.0 with limited public access on the first floor only. There will be runners to retrieve items from the second floor. Patrons can make appointments and spend an hour in the building to get what they | LibraryBoard/2021-01-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-11-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-11-14 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July August, September and October, 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 11, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June, July, August and September, 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for July, August, September and October, 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July, August, September and October, 2018. Director Chisaki explained to the board that the Alameda Reads statistics look different because they are changing the way they report which will give a better snapshot of what they are doing. Data base use is expected to trend up due to the Connect Code project. New borrower counts in August went up because all Connect Codes are counted as new borrowers. The director wants to ask for two new staff positions as the new two-year budget process is expected to begin in February. President Silva asked if a new board member has been nominated. Director Chisaki responded that the mayor nominated Joyce McConeghey | LibraryBoard/2018-11-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-05-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-05-09 | 1 | CITY OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING May 9, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member 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 May 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of April 11, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of March 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through April 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Director Chisaki noted that meeting room use statistics have been added to the Library Services Report. Member Krongold requested that an additional category be included under this section that will show how many times Stafford Meeting Rooms A & B are used in a combined fashion. This will illustrate how many larger groups are utilizing the space. Recording Secretary Merrick will add this statistic to the services reports going forward. Vice President Belikove questioned whether the figures in the "Reserves" category were accurate as the placed and filled numbers almost matched in size. Director Chisaki indicated that this is a rare occurrence but it does happen. These numbers are computer generated, and are correct as presented. | LibraryBoard/2007-05-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-09-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-09-13 | 1 | TERNA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Leslie Krongold, Board Member 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 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of August 9, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of July 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through August 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Butter asked Director Chisaki if she thought the statistics moving forward would be more stable. Chisaki was fairly certain the numbers will look a lot more consistent now. With the closure of the Interim Main during October, and the opening of the New Main in November, numbers will undoubtedly fluctuate, but should re-stabilize towards year-end. The statistics are put together on a fiscal-year basis, and an annual report was promised by Director Chisaki at a future, possibly November or December, board meeting. Board Member Mitchell inquired about a negative number on the Division Expenditure Status Report in the category of Machinery & Equipment. The IT Department has encumbered some funds in this category for PC and related acquisitions for the new building. These monies should have been drawn from the construction fund, so account numbers may have been miscoded. Numbers will be double-checked by staff, and adjusted as necessary. | LibraryBoard/2006-09-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-11-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-11-13 | 1 | CITY OF of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None. Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Sheila Durkin introduced herself to the board. She is the Chair of Alameda's League of Women Voters (LWV) of Centennial Committee and asked if the library is planning any events to recognize the centennial year of the 19th amendment. Director Chisaki responded that the library is planning on doing a display in March for Women's History Month. In addition, the Adult Services division is looking for a possible presenter and showing the film, "Iron Jawed Angels." The LWV would like to have a themed banner contest for middle and high school students and hang them at intersections on Park Street and Webster Street and asked if the library would also display some of the posters in early July. Director Chisaki responded that it depends on the size, how they are mounted, and if the posters will be damaged if the public touches them. The LWV would be responsible for hanging and taking down the posters. Sheila thanked the Board and said she appreciates the staff of the library. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 13, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of August and September, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for September and October, 2019. | LibraryBoard/2019-11-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-07-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-07-08 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 13, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY14 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of May and June 2015. Director Chisaki reported that the library's budget looks fine for the end of the fiscal year. The library's numbers came in under budget. As far as activity reports, the numbers are still being worked on. Adjustments were made to Wi-Fi login counts so when patrons were disconnected and re-logged in they were only counted once. Now the numbers are smaller, but more accurate. Numbers were also corrected for self-checkout. The door counter at WEB was looked at, but it has not been determined why the numbers are so low when programs have increased. The door counter at the back door of the main library | LibraryBoard/2015-07-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-08-20.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-08-20 | 1 | OF of $ The DRATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING August 20, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of August 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 8, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of June 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for July 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of July 2009. Approved. After reviewing the Library's budget numbers for the last five years, Vice President Butter asked why the overall budget was going up instead of down. Director Chisaki explained that some Memorial Fund monies are being used to supplement the City's funding contribution. The Library also got some extra money from the City to pay for utilities and services it had not been paying in previous years. Butter asked Chisaki to provide a revised report with an extra column showing additional expenses, and to have it broken out by City funds as opposed to the non-sustainable memorial fund monies. With the Library now being broken out into specific programs, the expenditure report also breaks out that way and it is very difficult to get the big picture. Finance is working on building a new report to once again incorporate the information. President Hartigan also pointed out that the Check Register showing payments made in July (period 1 of FY10) showed the accounting period to be 2/10. The payments shown, however, were all made in July. Recording Secretary Merrick will check into this. | LibraryBoard/2009-08-20.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-05-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-05-11 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: Catherine Atkin, President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 9, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February and March 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY15/16 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of March and April 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the Board Member Kearney attended the City Council meeting to accept the Earth Day Proclamation on behalf of the library. It provided an opportunity for the cable viewers to hear about the many programs the library offers. The Bay Farm School's "Journey Through Time" exhibit is now on display on the second floor of the Main Library. | LibraryBoard/2016-05-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-05-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-05-13 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 11, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February and March 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY 14 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of March and April 2015. | LibraryBoard/2015-05-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-07-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-07-08 | 1 | OF of 8 TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD July 8, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary 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 2009. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of June 10, 2009. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of May 2009. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY09 Expenditures by Fund for June 2009. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of June 2009. Member Butter noted that there is a general decline in doorcounts and internet log-ins. Director Chisaki had also noticed this, and had made sure the door counter was functioning properly. There doesn't seem to be an easy explanation for the downturn in these statistics. It was then noted that the children's circulation count at the Bay Farm Island branch had gone up. Chisaki said that Supervising Children's Librarian, Eva Volin, had been busily weeding that branch's collection, the circulation increase being the ultimate result of that effort. Member Butter then asked about the projected total budget number for the new fiscal year. Director Chisaki said the latest number stands at about 3.1 million, which is a decrease of approximately $200,000 from the last fiscal year. Chisaki then went on to explain how the budget categories break out for the new year. Butter requested that Chisaki put together budget figures for the last 5 years, breaking out categories of particular interest: contracts, IT, personnel and collections. Chisaki will pull the numbers together and provide them to the Board at the next meeting. | LibraryBoard/2009-07-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2012-11-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2012-11-14 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order by Board President Atkin at 6:00pm. ROLL CALL: Present Catherine Atkin, President Absent Nancy Lewis, Vice President Present Michael Hartigan, Board Member Present Gail Wetzork, Board Member Present Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October 2012. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meetings of July 11, 2012 (revised) and September 12, 2012. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of August and September. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for September and October. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of September and October 2012. | LibraryBoard/2012-11-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-09-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-09-11 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTMBER 11, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Amber Bales, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Maria McCord introduced herself to the board. She is currently working on an MLS degree to become a librarian, and is here to observe. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 10, 2019, and the Special Library Board Meeting of August 7, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of June and July, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for July and August, 2019. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August, 2019. Director Chisaki shared with the board that the Library's IT Systems Analyst Matt Hagedorn has started working. She is happy to have him on board and he is happy to work here. The first round interviews for the Librarian I School Resource Services Liaison are set for September 19, 2019. The part-time Library Specialist interviews are tomorrow and there are two openings for the position. | LibraryBoard/2019-09-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-06-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-06-11 | 1 | OF TERNA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING June 11, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of June 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of May 14, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of April 2008. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through May 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of May 2008. Approved. Vice President Butter asked about getting adult check-out up and more in-line with children's check-out numbers. Director Chisaki said that adult circulation statistics have risen a little, and, an adult summer reading program is planned for this year. Per an inquiry from President Krongold, Chisaki said that flyers have been sent around town to different businesses to post, the Library webpage has been updated, and press releases are being sent out to help advertise the program. Board Member Hartigan asked about new borrower statistics, and referenced comments from a previous meeting about the number of records no longer in use dropping off the system. Chisaki said this is not a statistic we currently report, but it would probably be available so she will check on it. | LibraryBoard/2008-06-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-01-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-01-13 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 18, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of October and November 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY15/16 Expenditures by Fund for November and December 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of November and December 2015. Director Chisaki discussed a letter from a library patron that suggested changes to the library, such as lighting options and rolling bookshelves, as well as fundraising ideas to pay for the changes. Director Chisaki informed the Board that there are currently shades on the windows, and for earthquake safety, the bookshelves are fixed. Director Chisaki does not support the patron's recommendations. | LibraryBoard/2016-01-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-07-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-07-08 | 1 | CITY OF ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING July 8, 2008 The special meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director WORKSHOP ON LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT The Board reviewed and discussed the Draft Neighborhood Library Improvement Report, and provided their input to this Draft plan for finalization. PUBLIC COMMENT None. ADJOURNMENT Vice President Hartigan made a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board | LibraryBoard/2008-07-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-10-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-10-12 | 1 | $ Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary Absent: Catherine Atkin President Nancy Lewis Vice President 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 September 2011. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 14, 2011. C. *Library Services Reports for the Month of August 2011. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 10 Expenditures by Fund for September 2011. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of September 2011. Board Member Hartigan expressed concern with the decline in checkouts across the board at Main, WEB, and BFI on the August Service Report. Director Chisaki indicated some rebalancing of the collection is in the process and with the upgrade of the computer system, the number of floating collections will be increased and this may improve these numbers. There being no further comments, Board Member Whyte, seconded by Board Member Wetzork moved approval of the minutes as presented. The motion was carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2011-10-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-07-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-07-12 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, Vice President Cynthia Silva, Board Member Amber Bales, Board Member Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: Travis Wilson, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 10, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June 2017. Director Chisaki explained to the Board the format of the Consent Calendar and what each items include. The Library received seven Little Free Libraries from a non-profit and will be installed in parks throughout Alameda, but particularly on the west end. The first one will be in front of the Recreation and Parks Department building. These libraries will be stocked with advance reader copies given by publishers. | LibraryBoard/2017-07-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-01-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-01-09 | 1 | CITY of of TERKA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING January 9, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member 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 months of December 2007 and January 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of November 14, 2007, and revised minutes from the Library Board meeting of September 12, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the months of October and November 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through December 2007. Accepted. E. Bills for ratification for the months of November and December 2007. Approved. Member Mitchell inquired about the new bi-lingual storytimes. Director Chisaki said that there will be Russian and Japanese storytimes starting soon that will be led by volunteers. President Krongold asked what the meaning is of "one-on-one" meetings with SunCal, the Alameda Point developer. Director Chisaki explained these meetings would be held between the developer and each group with an interest. The next large public meeting is scheduled for January 30th Member Butter described for the board how the previous public meeting on December 13th had gone. | LibraryBoard/2008-01-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-02-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-02-09 | 1 | GITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING February 9, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary 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 February 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 12, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of December 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for January 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of January 2010, Approved. There were no questions from the Board, so President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Whyte so moved; Member Wetzork seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki showed pictures of the West End Branch with the trees removed. Chisaki told of the landscaping work stoppage initiated by Public Works the previous Friday; all was settled and back in motion by the following Monday, and work should be completed in two weeks. Member Wetzork had seen the Bay Farm Branch with its improvements and was very impressed, especially with the new signage in front. The Grand Re-Opening is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 2:00. | LibraryBoard/2011-02-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-06-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-06-08 | 1 | and the GRATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING June 8, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Michael Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member 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 June 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 11, 2011. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of April 2011. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for May 2011. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of May 2011. Approved. President Hartigan requested a wording change to the May minutes on page 1 under Unfinished Business, item A, paragraph 4 which reads in part the light fixture on the northeast corner of the West End Library is still wonky. Director Chisaki will change this to read .of the West End Library is still askew and Vice President Whyte -this statement was made in regards to an observation made while passing by the renovated West End Library. Director Chisaki explained that the Library Custodian when out to straighten the fixture but was unable to tighten the fixture in the upright position. A formal work order will be submitted to the Public Works Department to fix both the light fixture and change out the very bright light bulbs that were observed by Vice President Whyte. President Hartigan inquired if the fixture in question was an original or taken down and refurbished prior to painting. Director Chisaki stated that the fixture was an original, cleaned in place and the painting was done around the existing fixture. There being no further questions or comments from the Board, so President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President … | LibraryBoard/2011-06-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-09-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-09-08 | 1 | $ TERILA ORATEO Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING September 8, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of August and September 2010. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 14, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Reports for the Months of June and July 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Reports Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August 2010. Approved. President Hartigan asked why there were no budget dollars in the individual line items; the Finance Department has not dropped them in yet. Hartigan then asked why the payroll dollars looked so out-of- whack from one month to the next, almost tripling these expenditures from July to August. Staff will talk with Finance to see what happened and report back at the next meeting. Vice President Whyte asked how the book machine was doing. Director Chisaki said it had been having some issues which the company in Germany fixed, and testing continues. The Library does not yet have the software that will alert us if the machine is down, but that is coming. Board Member Atkin proclaimed the End of Summer Reading Ceremony a great success, and thanked Vice President Whyte for her eloquent remarks. President Hartigan said this is the first time in 8-9 years that he has missed it. | LibraryBoard/2010-09-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-05-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-05-11 | 1 | OF $ TERRA ORATEIO Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING May 11, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Michael Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member 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 May 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of April 13, 2011. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of March 2011. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for April 2011. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of April 2011. Approved. There were no questions from the Board, so President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Whyte so moved; Member Lewis seconded the motion which was carried by a 4-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki informed the Board that the signage piece for the sign posts at the West End Library are still to be installed by Custodian Dennis McDaniels who hasn't had time while Executive Assistant Marsha Merrick was out because he was handling meeting room reservations in addition to his other responsibilities. Artist Owen Smith is expected to install his second painting at the West End Library by mid-May. His are the last outstanding invoices. It is anticipated that about $300,000 of the Measure O funding will be left after the project closes out. Since the Library is faced with a large budget | LibraryBoard/2011-05-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-11-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-11-09 | 1 | GUTY PRATER Corrected Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary 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 October 2011. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of October 12, 2011. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of September 2011. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for October 2011. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of October 2011. President Atkin ensured Board Members had an opportunity to review the Consent Calendar items, and there being no comments, called for a motion. Board Member Hartigan made a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented; Vice President Lewis seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a 4-0 vote. Board Member Whyte arrives at 6:08pm. UNFINISHED BUSINESS | LibraryBoard/2011-11-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-08-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-08-09 | 1 | TERNA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD AUGUST 9, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: None 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 August 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of July 12, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of June 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through July 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Butter inquired about inflation of circulation numbers as mentioned in the Library Director's report. Director Chisaki indicated that she had checked back three years and verified that, for some unknown reason, her predecessor had been routinely inflating numbers anywhere between 5-7%. When looking at statistics, there has actually been a slight increase in year-to-date numbers. Chisaki plans to do a little more investigating, and will report back to the Board at a future meeting. President Krongold asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Butter so moved; Board Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 unanimous vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-08-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-12-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-12-14 | 1 | TERKA ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05pm. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of November 2011. B. Corrected Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 9, 2011. Board Member Hartigan noted the minutes did not reflect discussions covered under new business items, and requested that be corrected, as well as the adjournment paragraph. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of December 14, 2011. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of October 2011. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for November 2011. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of November 2011. Board Member Whyte arrives at 6:09pm. Board Member Wetzork made a motion, seconded by Board Member Whyte, to adopt the items excluding the draft minutes. The minutes will be corrected as requested. The motion was carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2011-12-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-08-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-08-10 | 1 | Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD August 10, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Library Director Susan Hardie, Secretary Jane Chisaki, Interim Library Director Laura Chaquette, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR Board member Schoenrock had one correction to the Minutes as did President Krongold. Board member Butter discussed the Horizon circulation statistics and asked if adjustments to the reports would continue. Library Director Hardie stated that it is possible we will need to make future adjustments, but for now the problem appears to be solved. Board member Mitchell MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar with corrections to the minutes. Board member Schoenrock SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 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 August 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of July 13, 2005. Approved with corrections. C. *Revised Library Services Report for the month of April 2005. Accepted. D. *Revised Library Services Report for the month of May 2005. Accepted. E. *Library Services Report for the month of June 2005. Accepted. | LibraryBoard/2005-08-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2012-09-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2012-09-12 | 1 | of TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order by Board President Atkin at 6:00pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Arrived at 6:03 Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August 2012. B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 11, 2012. Board Member Hartigan requested minutes of July 11, 2012 reflect his request to have spreadsheet detailing in graph a number of years to track numbers and identify the various trends in circulations. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of June and July 2012 The circulations trends requested by Board Member Hartigan were presented by Director Chisaki in three different formats, covering three fiscal years. Board Member Hartigan indicated he felt the graphs were helpful and would provide the Board with ammunition for discussions in the future. After a brief discussion by the board, the report was accepted with a request by Member Hartigan to bring the information again back in a year with the branches separated. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY1 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2012. | LibraryBoard/2012-09-12.pdf |
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