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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of Meeting Held
February 8, 1999 101
North Center Street I.
CALL TO ORDER 1.1
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of Allegiance.1.2
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The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was
called to order at 3:35 p.m., in the Main Library, 101 North Center Street.
Present:
Absent:
Trustees Cavecche, Massa, Schlund and Warne.
Trustee Westfall.
1.3 Adoption of Agenda
Trustee Warne moved that the agenda be adopted as presented. Trustee Schlund
seconded. Motion carried.
1.4 Approval of Minutes
Trustee Schlund moved that the minutes of the meeting held January 18, 1999, be
approved as presented, Trustee Warne seconded. Motion carried.
II. BOARD REPORTS
2.1 Reports from Chair Cavecche
Chair Cavecche discussed her idea to increase attendance at the Library by increasing
programming (such as book signings, lecture series). She is also considering the
formation of a new organization, possibly called Friends of Children of the Orange
Public Library. To implement these ideas, Chair Cavecche will work with Trustee
Schlund and Library supporter Peggy Calvert, and discuss these plans with Friends of
the Orange Public Library for their assistance. Chair Cavecche asked Trustees and staff
to bring more programming ideas to the next Board meeting,
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Trustee Westfall arrived to the Board meeting at 3:45 p. m.
2.2 Reports from Trustees
Trustee Warne remarked on perceived negative staff attitudes and Director Wann replied
there had been a recent staff meeting wherein staff was reminded to be customer
friendly.
III. COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
3.1 Director's Report of January 1999
Director's Report was distributed at the meeting. Director Wann provided Trustees with
an FY99-00 budget
outline.3.2 Legislative
Update Legislative Update was included in Trustees'
packets.3.3 Financial
Report Financial Report was included in Trustees'
packets,IV. DEPARTMENT
REPORTS 4.1. Main Library Renovation
Project 4.2 Main Library Rededication Celebration - February 6,1999
Director Wann praised the Board, staff and volunteers for their hard work in making the
Main Library's Dedication Ceremony a huge success. Director Wann added he had
received special thanks from City Council for insisting on new shelving and furniture,
and finding the funding for them. Director Wann reiterated his appreciation to library
staff for working hard and having the Main Library ready on reopening day. Trustees
also complimented staff on this accomplishment.
4.2 Budget FY 99-
00 Library Services Manager handed out a budget request for an additional $311,713 for
the library. Trustees questioned whether this amount is sufficient and were assured by
staff it would
CITY OF ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of Meeting Held February 8,1999
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4.4 PLF Fund
Director Wann advised Trustees he had a commitment from Finance Director Helen Bell
that $70,000 of the PLF be in addition to the library's budget, with $146,000 be
incorporated into the General Fund. There will be further discussions regarding this
additional funding in the budget process.
v. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Adult Reading Group
As reported in the Library Newsletter, the Adult Reading Group has received four sign
ups from interested customers.
5.2 Library's Strategic Planning Process
Director Wann distributed his confidential memorandum directed to City Manager David
L. Rudat which outlined goals and objectives he felt were critical to the library. After
discussing this memorandum with Trustees, Mr. Wann advised he will be requesting the
assistance of a consultant to review the issues raised in this report.
5.3 CALTAC Workshop
Chair Cavecche reminded Trustees of the CAL TAC Workshop which will be held on
Saturday, February 27, 1999, at the Arcadia Public Library. She encouraged Trustees to
attend.
VI. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
There were no oral presentations,
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Taft Branch Library staffreceived a thank you letter from the Student Council of St. Norbert's
School.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Massa moved that the meeting be adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Westfall.
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