07-19-2004 LBOT MINUTES - APPROVED
CITY OF ORANGE LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of Board Meeting held July 19, 2004
El Modena Branch Library Community Room
I. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. Chair Westfall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2 Roll Call
Trustees Present: Chair Douglas Westfall, Trustee Nancy Collins, and Vice Chair Jonell
Schlund
Trustees Absent: Trustee Mark Clemens and Trustee Karen Herrera
Staff Present: Library Services Director Nora Jacob, Library Services Manager Yolanda
Moreno, and Administrative Secretary Jan Reichert
1.3 Adoption of Agenda
Vice Chair Schlund moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Trustee Collins seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
1.4 Approval of Minutes
Vice Chair Schlund moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 21, 2004, as
presented. Trustee Collins seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
II. LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
2.1 Monthly Report for May & June 2004
Director Jacob reported on several highlights of a very busy month: Successful move of the
historic Edwards House; submittal of a $10,000 grant application for children’s Spanish-
language books; meetings with Orange Barrio Historical Society (OBHS) about preserving and
promoting the history of Orange’s Cypress Street neighborhood; and plans for our new Sirsi
system to go live the first week of August.
2.2 Financial Report for June 2004
Director Jacob reported that by the end of the fiscal year the library was under budget, and we
again have salary savings.
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III. BOARD REPORTS
3.1 Report from Chair Westfall
Chair Westfall reported that Dr. G. Abbot Smith will be donating historic photos to the library.
3.2 Report from Foundation Liaison
Vice Chair Schlund reported that preparations for the “History on the Move” fundraiser are
progressing well. She is selling 50/50 reverse drawing tickets. Trustee Collins will donate
Pampered Chef items for a basket.
3.3 Reports from Trustees
Trustee Collins continues to spread the word about the library and its services and resources to
local home-school moms.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
4.1 Update, Main Library Expansion
4.1.1 Value Engineering
Director Jacob reported that the Construction Documents phase (representing 90 percent
design completion) for the Main Library expansion is expected to go to the State this
week. A 30-day review period will follow. Additionally, with the rising cost of
structural steel and concrete, the MLEP team is looking at alternatives to offset the rising
costs. An update on this topic will come to the Board in September.
4.1.2 Library Foundation solicitation of in-kind donations
Library Foundation Board Members have been given a list of specific items to solicit for
in-kind donations, Ms. Jacob reported. They are securing in-kind donations of trees and
plants, and are working on paint, roofing fire alarm, and security system as well. The
turnaround date for obtaining in-kind donations is late September, because we will be
going out to bid in mid-October.
4.1.3 Next steps
Director Jacob reported that the bid package includes language that bidders must have a
minimum of 10 years’ experience and at least three projects over $8M apiece.
Groundbreaking is scheduled for February 2005.
4.2 Update, migration to new Sirsi online catalog & plans for launch
Director Jacob reported that four staff members will be in St. Louis, Missouri, for a week of Sirsi
administrative training in late July. The official launch of Sirsi will be Tuesday, Sept. 14, with a
special demonstration at the City Council meeting.
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4.3 Update, disruptive patron behavior
Director Jacob reported that action is being taken in response to disruptive behavior by patrons
Mark Howard and Bill O’Neill. After an appearance in Superior Court, the City has obtained a
three-year restraining order for Mark Howard. He must not be within 100 feet of the Main
Library. If he does show up, staff has been instructed to call 9-1-1 or the watch commander at
the PD. Bill O’Neill’s Internet privileges had been suspended and could only be reinstated if he
spoke with Director Jacob. Mr. O’Neill then met with Director Jacob and Assistant City Atty.
Gary Sheatz and was told that his behavior in the library is being documented and that the library
will not hesitate to get another restraining order should he continue to be disruptive while using
the library.
V. NEW BUSINESS
None.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
¾ Saturday, July 31, 6-10 p.m.: “History on the Move” fundraiser party held by Library Foundation
on Edwards House site, 431 E. Chapman Avenue, $50/person. Music provided by Big Rig Diesel.
¾ Tuesday, Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m.: “Find It Fast!” new online catalog launch party in Weimer Room of
City Hall.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Schlund moved, and Trustee Collins seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The
motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting will be
held on September 20, 2004, at 3 p.m. in the Main Library community room.
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Nora Jacob, Secretary to the Board Attested on