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06.18.1990 LBOT MINUTES � � u. y,�a. .e�i�` �,F"CY,+�f :F f et�' J P 1� � ti _ !� :� CITY OF ORANGE ��/ ��Y'�*�,.6oql(>�i'^4 u/ \f' .. �4/ `�;.,ir;t;,;�;r��'�r�_Y;/ ,�..,,..,.iac'�'"� LIBRARY DIRECTOR-(714)532-0355 FAX(714)771-6126 ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES June 18� 1990 I . Roil Call The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Chairman Tom Saenz . at the Friendly Stop, 615-A North Lemon Street, Orange, California. Present: Trustees Saenz, Courtney, Gorham, McEwan and Way. Also present: Karen Leo, Library Director and Hazei Wang, E3ranch Services Manager and Acting Technical Services Manager. Absent: Kerry Stern, Main Library Manager. II . Approval of Mlnutes Trustee William Courtney found grammatical error on Page 3, Section D, "Main Library Hispanic Teens Program, " the word "would" was removed. Trustee Gorham moved that the Minutes be approved as corrected. Seconded by Trustee Way. III . Financlal Report Director Leo advised 7rustees of a portion of funds being transferred from Account No. 200-2012-441101 , �25,778.32 to Account No. 200-2001-449100, "Minor Office Equipment" for FY90/91 . ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY • 101 N. Center Street • Orange,CA 92666-1591 EI Modena Branch • Santiago Hills Branch • Taft Branch ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 18, 199Q PAGE TWO IV. Director's Report Director Leo commented on the length of the Direc�or's Report and asked if Trustees wvuld prefer a shorter repQrt. They replied they felt �he report was weil written and were no� concerned with its length. The Friendly Stop was discus�ed� it� location, and the number af teenagers and children u�ing the �top. V. L�gislative Updete Legislative updates wer� reviewed with no question� rai�ed. VI . Old Buelnesa � A. Lfbrary Automation ProJect Report �, Director Leo announced that two �umulus terminals h�d been installed at the Santiago Hilis Branch Library. Director l.eo ex�al�ined the fuli re�pon�e testing pracedure which would need 90 people �o accomplish - 45 vvlunteers and 45 staff inembers. Trustees were encouraged to participafie. , B. FY90/92 9udget Director Leo suggested to Trustees that the� keep the budgetary information thrc�ugh the coming year. Trustee Saenz questioned a newspaper article which stated it wouid cost �421 ,OG0 to move the Library when a new Main Library was built. Director Leo explained that it was the budgeted amount for FY 9C1/91 to begin preparations for building a new Main Library, not the total �cost including bu i I d i ng. _ 1 . Public Hearing - Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. Director l�eo invited the Bo�rc� of Trustees to attend the public h�aring for accept�nce of the FY 90/91 Cifiy budget. Tru�tees McEwan, Gorham� and Caurtney are ta ) attend. . � QRANGE PU6�IC LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 18, 1990 PAGE THREE C. Hispenic Teen� Progrem Aileen Angel , the Friendly Stop's Library Community Specialist, joined the meeting and disaussed with the Truste�s the accomplishm�nts of the Friendly Stop during its fiirst we�ks of existence. Problems were also discussed regarcling joint use of fihe facility with the day care cenfier and possible solutions were suggested by the Tru�tees. Librarian Gayle Meldau was men.tia,ned fior her excellent work in chosing the Spanish book� in math and reading, and Aileen Angel commented how helpful these books were �o the youth using the facility. The Main Library Reference staff was mentioned for their time spent at the Friendly Sfiop helping the young .people. ; Director Leo advi�ed that the renewal grant will be due on � August 1 . Kerry Stern is re�pon�ible for writing i�. Relacation aptions were discussed and Trustee Saenz suggested community underwritir►g for a new location. D. The Planning Prvc�ss Director Leo discus�ed the "Looking Around" Survey. Sh� pointed out trends in each Library and discussed how these trends were c4nsistent with staff input from patrvns' c4mments. �` Director Leo advised Trustees th�t The Planning Process will be delayed a few months to se�rch for a facili�atvr for the meetings. VII . New Buslness A. �lectlon of 4ffioers FY90/91 Vice-Chairman William Courtney nominated Chaerm.an Tom Saenz for anoth�r year as Chairman af the Board of Trustees. Trustee McEwan seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. Trus�kee Saenz accepted. ' Trustee McEwan nominated Trustee Cc,urtney for i Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Trust.ee Gorham -- seconded. The mofiion was carried unanimously. Vice- �hairman Courtney accepted. QRANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY - B4ARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING�JUNE 18, 1990 PAGE FOU� , P B. Llbrary Operetions 1 . Personn�l Director Lea announced to Trustees fihe recruitment of a Library Systems Operator and a new Head of Technicai Services. 2. Compres�ed Work Week - Director L�o announced that some Library persvnnei will begin working a compressed work wsek beginning July 2. This 9/80 schedule is mandated by the City to comply with Air Quality Management District directives. C. July Meeting Lvcation Ju{y's meeting location wil { be Director Leo's offiae at the Qrange Public Library, 101 North Center Street, in 4range, on July 16, at 4:30 p.m. VIII . Publlc Present�tions There were no public presentations. IX. Announcements A. Fr 1 ends Friends are hol�ding a booksale at the EI Modena Branch Library on June 23, 1Q a.m: to 3 p.m. Friends plan an ice cream social on August 12, location to be named later. � �`"� ---. � �cc.� � �� / ���al~a ������y-�-� Kare A. Leo� Secretary Tom Saenz, Chairman to the Library Board Attest�d on /jmf x: