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ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
�INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
October 21, 1985
The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was
called to order at 4:30 p,m. by lrustee McEwan.
Present: Trustees Gorham, McEwan, Saenz and Way. Also present, Barbara
Brotherton, Branch rlanager, El Modena, Ricardo Serrato, A/V
Specialist and �aren Leo, Library Director.
Absent: Trustee Courtney
The minutes of the previdus meeting were approved as received.
Reports Presented and Discussed:
The Finance Director's report indicated 13.4% had been spent as of August 31, 1985;
of the $17:i for local meetings, $70 had been spent and more has '�een committed.
Overall, we're in good shape, Karen said.
Trustee I�IcEwan explained that the City's bed tax money was available for such
expenses as meetings, seminars, etc. , of a public relations nature, if our
finances got into trouble.
Trustee Gorham said the Friends would also help if there was a financial problem.
Moved by Trustee Way, seconded by Trustee Saenz to accept the Library's monthly
report. Motion carried.
Agenda Items:
Barbara Brotherton and Ricardo reported on the Binational Conference of the
Californias, This binational conference for libraries along the U.S. Mexican border
began three years ago, Barbara is currently President of the Reforma group, a
Southern California organization of librarians serving Hispanics.
Ricardo and Barbara produced a videotape to explain to Spanish-speaking children
the use and rules of the public library. Discussion followea tkie sh.owing with
suggest:ions for producing a similar videotape for the Vietnamese. Video to be
shown in schools, at PTA meetings, etc.
L�.brary Expansion:
Councilman Barrera's letter to the Mayor and City Council supporting the expansion
of the Main Library was reviewed.
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October 21, 1985
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Trustee Gorham �elt the locatio�. suggested tor a new building (Zemon. & W. Chapman)
was no�C t1�e best choice. How'ever,. Karen explained i£ redevel�pme�:t money could
be used for the library a�.ong with nther redevelopment whic�i ra'as being p�anned
for that part ot the ci�y, a new building migh�. be mdre p��bala��.
The Board felt they, too,, should support the expansion.
Moved by Trustee Saenz, seconded by Trustee Way that a lette� be sent to City
Council informing them that the Library Board of Trustees ta'as �.tiLl i�.terested
in pursuing the Main Zibrary expansion, Motion carried.
Community Roorn. Fees:
A discu�si�n ensued regarding the fee charged for grc�ups using th� conimun,ity rooms
at Main. and El Modena. Tr�s�ee Way �el.t n�n-profit organ�,�at�.ons shoul�. not pay.
A study was recommended wit`h a report presented to the Bt�azd in Ma�ch or April.
Thanksgiving Eve Closing:
It has been suggested the librarie� close at 5:00 p,m. on. th.e eve n� Thanksgiving.
Moved by Trustee Gorham, seco�ded `b�r Trustee Way reGonunendi�.g Co�uncil. app�ove the
closing at 5.00 p.m. Motion carried.
'�elephone Directories Charge:
Karen Leo explained the forthcoming plan o� Pacif i�. Bel�, �o cha�ge 1i`braries �or
al� directories outside the local area« Yt was recornmenc�ec� t�at letters b� sent
to the public utilitiesa legislators and the phone �ompa�y ac��'ising o�' this
disservice to the libraries, its cu�tomexs and .the pu��.ic in gen,e�al�
I�oved by Trustee Gorham, seconded �y Trustee Saenz�, st�ch a le�ter be c�raf ted �or
these .agencies. Motion carriec��
Edwards House.
Karen repor�.ed that neigYibors af �he Main Library had m�.de stat�me�,ts regarding the
lan�.scaping_.and overall poor condition of t�he Edwar�.s Housee P�.�.ns were underway,
she saic�,, for repainting, fumigating, lands�a.ping and 1at�n, i�xiga�Cio�, improvements.
Trustee McEwan recommendec� that �brnier city ernployee� �7�mer He��,et�, �.nc� p�.xtner,
Ray Long, also a former city e�npl�ye.Q� be �ontacted .fox estimates �n t�� spzinklez
system.
Main Library Circulation Sta�is�ics:
Far information purposes� Direc�Cor �eo had enc�;osed co�ies of �. memo ��xepared
comparing Main Library circulation to OUSD papulation an,c� t`�e 13.braz� materia,�.s'
buc�get. It was f elt tha� th.e circ�.lation dec�,ine was d�.e ixx laxge part to the
decrease in book purchasing.
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Taft Book Sale:
The Taft Book Sale was a tremendous success with $542 earned,
Friends:
Trustee Gorham reported a problem with the non-profit status of the Friends group
and Trustee McEwan recommended contacting City Attorney Furman Roberts, if he has
any difficulty.
Workshops:
Flyers of upcoming seminars and workshops were passed around. Trustee McEwan
stated that other Boards and Commissions received monies to cover cost of
dinners or special events and felt the Library Board should also request a
similar arrangement. An annual budget of $500 would be an appropriate amount.
Also, other Board and Commission members receive a nominal meeting expense of
$25 or more per meeting.
Proctors:
There is a need for Proctors at each �ibrary and although a flyer has been
circulated, no applicants have applied. Trustee McEwan rec�mmended contacting
the Explorer Scouts.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. The next
meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 25th at 4:30 p.m, in the offir_e of
the Library Director.
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A, Leo, Secretary Attested Novem er 25, 1985
to the Library Board