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18685 | Page 3 of 3 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting May 13, 2009 D. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Please enable the time on the computer internet terminals, not to show how much time is remaining in a session, but the actual time clock. In order to show the clock, other items would also be revealed, but we are currently investigating another way to do this, time permitting. Please fix the computer system; 12 minutes without movement is very painful, and you can't get anything done. We have reached reliable speeds with our internet service provider, and apologize for the unhappy experience. In the future, please ask for assistance with your problem, and staff may be able to troubleshoot it. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Vice President Hartigan asked about the consumer product regulations regarding lead in children's books. Chisaki explained that books printed before 1985 are being removed and boxed while awaiting a final decision on what will be done. In relation to a comment by President Belikove on a library that was lending prom dresses, Hartigan remarked that he had read about a bike lending library as well. Hartigan then asked Director Chisaki to talk a little about the current budget situation. Chisaki noted that over the past three years, the Library has cut about 21% from its budget, so will not be asked to cut more in the next fiscal year. Current staff will be retained, but there will be no part-time pay increases granted. President Belikove inquired whether the Foundation or Friends might be willing to provide a monthly stipend to help relieve the staffing burden. Chisaki indicated these organization's monies are not meant for that type of support, as that is something the City is supposed to provide. What the City does not provide are funds for public IT needs, and the Foundation is behind that. Vice President Hartigan mentioned that he was happy to see that the LEED certification is approaching its end of days. Chisaki said that a letter from Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) has gone out giving the Library renewable energy credits, and all questions posed by the U.S. Green Building Council have been responded to. It is hoped we will get silver certification, but if not we will appeal the decision. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS There were no comments. ADJOURNMENT President Belikove asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Vice President Hartigan so moved; Member Wetzork seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. Respectfully submitted, Janichina Jane Chisaki, Library Director and Secretary to the Alameda Free Library Board |