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BOARD OF TR USTEES
Minrrtes
Apri118, 1994
Main Library
I.Roll CaII
The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called to
order at 3:06 p.m., by Chairman Gorham, at the Main Library, 101 North Center
Street, Orange, CA 92666.
Present: Trustees Gorham, Brandman and Way. Also present: Gary Wann,
Director of Community Services and Library; Hazel Ho Wang Senior Library
Manager; Eugenia Wong, Main Library and Technical Services Manager; and Jan
McGovney, Administrative Secretary.
Absent: Trustee Cave'cche.
II. Approval ofMinutes
Trustee Brandman moved that the minutes be approved. Seconded by Trustee
Way. There was discussion of the minutes. Trustee Brandman requested that IV.
Unfinished Business, Sub-Paragraph D, "SB 1448," be amended to read,
There is a consensus of those resent at the meetinQ that Orange residents
would not be receptive to 1ny new tax at this time." Minutes were accepted as
approved. Motion carried.
III. Director's Report
Gary Wann discussed the move of the Technical Services Division to the
Redevelopment Agency building. The moving of processing functions and staff
going back and forth will be an inconvenience, but the move is now set for August.
The City Manager would like to discuss further whether the Holland House could
be purchased with redevelopment funds for library expansion since the Water
Street property will probably not be available.
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARV 101 N. CENTER ST. ONANGE,CA 92666-1591
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IV. Legislntire Report
Legislative updates from Lobbyist Mike Dillon were reviewed by Trustees. It
appears the state will begin a slow down to the end of the fiscal year.
V. Unftnished Business
A. Budget FY 94/95
Gary reported that he has had budget discussions with the City Manager
and Mr. Dixon was pleased with the Library's presentation for FY 94/95.
There is a $3 million deficit for FY 94/95 and each department has been
asked to restructure and consolidate. Community Services and the Library
wiil become a stronger depaRment when their consolidation is completed,
including a stronger and more complete youth program. Volunteers are
being considered to staffthe branches so service hours can be expanded.
There will still be a need for professional staff. With recent budget
problems plaguing the school district the function of the City libraries will
become that mych more important.
B. Friendly Stop
The Friendly Stop Community Coalition has submitted a Community
Development Block Grant request to the City of Orange Redevelopment
Agency for funding for FY 94/95. Gary will keep Trustees advised on the
progress of this grant.
G Ne v Mnin Library (OPL's Plan of Service)
Since the probability of purchasing Water Street property for a New Main
Library has been abandoned, Gary said the City Manager will discuss the
possibility of redevelopment funds to rebuild the Main Library on its
present location if everything falls into place. It should be noted,
however, that it is onty a remote possibility. Parking would remain a major
problem if the library is rebuilt on its present site.
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D. National Librnry Week
The Library will host an Open House for City employees on Thursday,
April 21, 8:45 - 10 a.m. Volunteer Recognition Reception will be held on
the same day at 3 p.m. Gary invited all Trustees to attend both activities.
VI. Neiv Business
A. Hooke t on Phonics Commercinl
Hooked on Phonics filmed a commercial in the Main Librar}'s Children's
Section that wili be aired nationwide The company donated $5,000 and
two Hooked on Phonics kits to the Library.
B. Gift for Mnrtha McEivnn
Trustees wili donate $50 from the social fund to purchase books for the
Library in recognition of Martha McEwan's service on the Library Board of
Trustees.
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C.Circulntion Desk at the Main Library
Eugenia reported that the moving of the Main Library's Circulation Desk is
a#1 priority in the Library's Capital Improvement Projects. Now that
there are no general funds available for CIP, the Library will look for funds
to facilitate this project. It is necessary to modify the height and design at a
new location for the comfort of staffworking long hours at the desk.
Several new locations have been discussed and a decision will be made
soon so the project can begin immediately.
D. Mone to Bnyviery Builrling (Redevelopment Agency)
Gary Wann discussed this subject under "Director's Report."
VII. Public Presentations
There were no presentations by public.
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VIII. Announcements
None.
IX. Adjournment
Trustee Brandman moved that the meeting be adjourned at 428 p.m. Motion
seconded by Trustee Way. Motion carried.
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Secretary to the Library Board
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