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18684 | Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting May 13, 2009 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Christopher Noll and Alyson Yarus of Noll & Tam were in attendance at the Board meeting to give input and answer any questions the Board might have. Director Chisaki said the NLIP team had met the previous Wednesday to go over scope of work. Cost estimates had come in much lower than expected, so it looks like everything on the list will be done. Member Wetzork praised Noll & Tam for their work in keeping costs under the budgeted amount. Director Chisaki went over the proposed improvements for each branch, and asked the Board if they had a preference on which branch would go first. Chisaki had met with Member Butter the previous week; she had been pleased with the direction the NLIP team was taking, and was in favor of having the Bay Farm Island branch renovated first. After more discussion, Member Wetzork made a motion to accept the recommendations from the NLIP team for the final scope of work, and to accept the recommendation that the Bay Farm Island branch be the first renovation done. Member Hartigan seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. Marc Lambert asked where the $100,000 the Friends had pledged towards the renovation effort would be used. Director Chisaki said that it may go towards art for the branches. President Belikove said the Art Exhibit Committee would like to be in on selection of the branch art. NEW BUSINESS A. Art Exhibit Committee (R. Belikove) President Belikove said the Art Exhibit Committee is hugely successful, with shows scheduled through March 2010. Comic book artist Eric Larsen has his work up now, and will be doing a demonstration in conjunction with his reception on May 20th. The Committee is building their publicity list and trying to contact more organizations that may be interested. Vice President Hartigan mentioned how great the Wood Museum of History was this year, as the kids had really done a fantastic job. The next exhibit will be by Multi-Cultural Center artists. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (A. Mitchell) Director Chisaki said the Foundation's executive board met last month, and the full Board will have their next meeting on May 18th; it is expected they will vote on naming the Children's Programming Room after Jane Felker. The Foundation will be hosting the June Chamber Mixer on Wednesday, June 10. The Board will receive invitations to this event. C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Lambert) Marc Lambert said they were nearing a critical situation with the Café. Many of the volunteers who had regular shifts have moved on to other things and it has been hard to fill their slots. Lambert encouraged everyone to be on the lookout for people who might want to get involved. |