01.18.2021 LBOT MINUTES - APPROVEDCity of Orange
Orange Public Library Board of Trustees
January 18, 2021
MINUTES - FINAL
1.OPENING
1.1 CALL TO ORDER
Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chair Freeman
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present:Freeman, Martinez, van Voorst, Calvert, and Huber
Absent:None
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of meeting minutes of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees for the
November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting.
Approved minutes as presented.
Freeman, Martinez, van Voorst, Calvert, and HuberAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4.FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT
Trustee Huber reported Friends held elections for Secretary and VP, both incumbents
remain in their positions: Christine Huard -Spencer remains VP and Mary Galuska as
Secretary. Mary-Ellen Manning returns as Community Outreach Director. The book
store remains closed and they had to cancel all upcoming booksales due to COVID .
Internet sales are picking up. Trustee Huber reminded the Board of Trustees to submit
their Friends membership forms.
5.ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT
Director Curtis reported the Foundation met and discussed their investment strategies .
They received the full donation from the Tannis Family. The Children's Garden portion
is complete, a grand opening and book signing will take place when appropriate. The
Children's Garden is not open at this time. Director Curtis thanked City staffer Nathan
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Blume and the Community Services team who helped with design and implementation
of the work. The City will maintain the Garden. Chair Freeman asked about the balance
of the donation and what it will go towards. Director Curtis will follow up with the
Foundation on this.
6.LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
6.1 Updates
Working on next fiscal year budget, expecting a 2.5% cut.
New Technology Specialist started.
The library held a food drive which was very successful.
Heritage Days is on hold, but they hope to do it in the fall.
Teen Services grant awarded for Early Learning and Out of School which allowed the
Library to hire a temporary part-time assistant.
The Library was also awarded the Ukulele Grant.
Held a virtual computer programming training with 18 in attendance.
Held a virtual winter reading club with 165 in attendance.
Staff is filming new storytimes.
Chair Freeman asked how attendance is going. Director Curtis stated that prior to the
holiday break they were averaging about 300 people per day. He doesn't have the
numbers for January yet.
Trustee Calvert asked if there are enough staff members currently to allow the Library
to open completely once COVID requirement are lifted. Director Curtis stated that
currently there are not; however, staff is working on a plan on how they can accomplish
this. There is still a current eligibility list to hire from once permitted.
6.2 Financial Report
Financial Report July-December 2020.
Ms. Eriksen reported a type -o in the report provided. Under the total for Percent Used it
should read 49.8% not 38.6%.
7.BOARD REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Chair Freeman
Chair Freeman is working on sending the new Council Members a welcome letter from
the Trustees.
7.2 Reports from Trustees
Vice Chair Martinez asked if we received anything from Serving with a Purpose
regarding their annual conference. Ms. Eriksen reported that she has not, but will pass
it on when/if she does.
Trustee Huber is excited to see the new Garden.
Trustee Calvert thanked the staff who wrote the grant for the Ukulele program. She is
working with staff to ensure we select the best Ukuleles for library needs. She is also
working with staff to provide a virtual Ukulele program.
Trustee Calvert also suggested they send a "Thank You" to Library staff.
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8.OLD BUSINESS
None
9.NEW BUSINESS
None
10.ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. via
various teleconference locations.
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