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01-17-1994 LBOT MINUTESCp SG . ,l , e,'i t c_ w pF Ot2,q i: t` E'' a a' CITY OF ORANGE cF`'•:,4 Pn OUNTV py LIBRARY ADMINISTR4TION(774)288-2470 FAX(774)777-6126 ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OFTRUSTEES MINUTES January 17, 1994 EI Modena Branch Library Z.Roll Cail The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Gorham at 3:02 p.m., at the EI Modena Branch Library. Present: Trustees Gorham, Brandman and McEwan. Also present: Gary Wann, Director of Community Services and Library; William F. Cornett, Jr., Interim City Manager; Hazel Ho Wang, Senior Library Manager; Eugenia Wong, Main Library and Technical Services Manager; Bob Felthaus, Reference Supervisor; and Rosanne Miller, Library Literacy Services Coordinator. Absent: Trustee Way. II. Introducrion of lliam F. Cornett, Jr., Interim City Man ger Each Trustees inuoduced themseives to Mr. Cornett and he gave a brief biographical sketch of himself. IIZ. Approval of Minutes Trustee McEwan moved that the minutes be accepted as presented. Seconded by Trustee Brandman. Motion carried. IY. Director's Repart The Director's Report was accepted as submitted. Eugenia Wong stated that DRA has now taken over INLEX, Inc., and DRA wili support our automated library system through 1995. Friendly Stop statistics appear good for the month of January, and Trustees were told that Nora Jacob is no longer actively involved in the arrangements to have Friendly Stop become a non-profit organization. ORANGE PUBLIC IIBFARY 101 N.CENTER ST. ORANGE,CA 92666-1591 EI Modena Branch • Taft Branch ORANGE PUBLTC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 1994 Pnge Two Y. Legislative Update Gary Wann reviewed the summary of 1993/941egislation. Trustee Brandman is interested in assessment district legistation. VI. Unfrnished Business A. Budget FY 94/95 Gary gave an update on budget with the City. The budget schedule has been distributed with due dates and meeting dates. Mr. Comett commented that he does not think there will be any more cuts in the Library Department. Trustees have been confronted with angry people who think they are responsible for the reductions in library services, and they have explained that they were involved in the budget cutting process. B. Rental Book Cotlection Bob Felthaus, chair of the Rental Book Collection Corrunittee, distributed a report. Seed money will come from the library and the revenues must be retumed to the Library. Staff are concerned about the additional wockload on the already over- burdened Circulation staff. Mr. Cornett does not see any problem since this would be a setf-supporting program and suggested this new service be part of the budget process. Anaheim Public Library has broken even in 6 months and is generating appro mately $1,000 a month. Trustees advised the staffto provide further information, inciuding the rental book experience and statistics from other libraries by the March Library Bord meeting. They woutd like to write a memorandum to alert Council of this service at that time. VII. Nery Business A. Orange Pubtic Li6rary Endowment Fund Gary and Hazel wiil be looking into endowment programs that have been succewsful and how our library can benefit from such a program, such as offsetting some of the previous year's budget cuts. The Senior Citizens Center has received gifts and was willed a house. It was added that the Huntington Beach Public Library has successfully built a 43,000 squaze foot addition to their library from endowment funds. ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING DF JANUARY I7, 1994 Page Three B. Partners In Reading Watk for Liieracy Rosanne Miller, Library Literacy Services Coordinator, briefly summarized the Partners In Reading Program. There are now 80 tutors and (eamers that have been paired that work together weekly. The program's participation at the 1993 City of Orange Street Fair was very successful. There are advertising spots now being aired on CNN and MTV. The "Walk for Literacy" event will be held on Saturday, Mazch 5, and there has been great response to the event from students wanting service credits and other service groups. VIII. Public Presentations There were no presentations from public. I Announcements A. Main Library's Parking Lot Planter Funding It was clarified that Friends of the Orange Public Library contributed $100 towards the replanting of the Main Library's pazking lot planter. The remainder $150 was contributed by the Womans' Club of Orange. Trustees thanked both of these organizations for their interest in the appearance of the Main Library. B. Trustees'Sociat Fund The Trustees Social Fund is overdrawn. Trustees contributed $20 each to their fund. C CALTACLibraryLeadership Workshop At this time, none of the Trustees are planning to attend. D. Technical Services Division Move to Bayview Gary announced that the Technical Services Division will move to the Bayview building. The move will be done in-house if possible. The Library has requested 7,000 for the project from City Council. The goal is to move as soon as possible. ORANGE PUBLICLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 1994 Page Four E. Thank You From Mrs. Wrltiam Couriney A thank you note has been received from Mrs. William Courtney for the floral arrangement sent by Trustees in memory of her husband. William Courtney was the longest-serving Trustee on the Library Board. 7 Adjournment Trustee Brandman moved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Motion seconded by Trustee McEkvan. Motion carried. G',-..v i y.,i./!Z t Gary ann, Secretary to Attested` n 3/ y Jc J the Library Board rm