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01.15.1990 LBOT MINUTES ���4�BLIC lr9 :_......... � ;%'�O0.PONqr•�. � � FQ'. � �� CITY O F O RAN G E • '�� }� O esr. 1885 � � �`,.��� !, � �,� �'`APBIL fi,1b��:::: ��GF. CAL1�� ......_. ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY • 101 NORTH CENTER STREET • ORANGE,CALIFORNIA92666 KAREN A. LEO • LIBRARY DIRECTOR (714)532-0355 O?2ANGE PUBLI C LIBRARY BOARD C�F TRUSTEES MINUTES January 15, 1990 I . The regular meet�ing of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called ta order at 4 :48 p.m, by Chairman Tom Saenz at E1 Modena Branch Library. Present: Trustees Courtney, Gorham, McEwan, Saenz, and V�Tay. Also present: Joan Campbell, Kerr� Stern, Hazel Wang and Karen Leo, Library Director. II. Correctian was made ta the minutes of December 28, 1989, page 1; Trustee Courtney' s name was spelled incorrectly. Trustee Gorham moved that the minutes of the December meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded by Trustee Courtney. Motion carried. III . Financial Report It was pointed out by the Library Director that 41.7% of the Fisr.al Budget should have been used by November 30, 1989. The Library budget is within guide- lines at this time. IV. Legi.slative Update Director Leo announced that Legislative Day in Sacramento would be on Tuesday, May 1. She encouraged Trustees to consider participating. V. Library Director ' s Report Trustee Courtney was concerned about the entry through the roof to the El Modena Bran.ch Library by an intruder. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES pg. 2 January l5, 1990 He also corn.mented an the remarkable produc�.ivity of �he Techn.ical Serva..ces Division and �xtended congra�ulations on �he pY'OC2SSlrig o.f 1, 10� mor� items �his Dec�mber than l�.st. He also questioned �he reasc�ns for �he decrease �.n circul��a..on and reference activitie� at �.he El Modena Branch� Director Leo did not� know. Trustee Sae:r�z was concerned abou� the Taft Branch Library asbestc�s prablem and �.he need to reroof . VI . Old Bus.in�ss A. Library Automat�..on Proj ect R�part _ Direc�.or Le� an�.ounced the approval by Council af the $5 0, 0 00. 0 0 for phase I I of �,he Automation Pro�ect. The hardware h�.s beer� ord.ered, B. La�brary Facility Needs 1. Main Library Director L,eo reminded the Trust�ees of the Pul�lic Heari.ng about the Holt Library Facili�.ies Needs Assessment o:� January 23, and encouraged �.he Trus tees ta speak out �or tl�e Li�rary. Trustee Saenz wi�.l be ou�t o� �own tha� night on business. 2 . Branch Lilbraries Directar Leo repor�ed that �h� Public Heari�.g wc�ul.d. also seek approval of the number, size, and general servic� areas for bra�.ch librar�..es as sta�ec� in the Hc�lt repart. a. Santi�.ga Ha�11s Branch Ha z el Wang r ep ort ed on the prcagr es s in apening �he Santi ago Hi 1 1 s Branch Library, She said National Library W�ek, April 22, i� the desired opening da�e. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES Pg. 3 Jan ua ry 15, 19 9 0 � C. Main. Library Hispanic Teens Program. Ke�ry Stern reported �n a Commu�.i�.y Coal,ition meeting held January 4, and �.he current s�.atus of recru�tmen� for a cammunity program manager. She also repor�ed receiving a cherk far $41, 040. 00, one-half �the amaun� af the grant from the S�ate. VII. New Business A. FY90/91 Sudget D�.rec�or L�o announ.ced tha�. �1�.� budget submittal dead.l ine is March 9, and tha� the Council wil 1 begin a two-year budget proCess. Diseussion ensued about �he Capi�al Improvement Progr�m Budget for th� L:i.br�ary. Trustee Saenz declared that the reroof ing proj ects a� Taffi and El Modena Branches should be of suf ficient quality so repai rs will not b� neces sary �very �our years as has b�en needed �..n �he past. Trus'�ee Mc�wan movec�. for �.h� approval of the FY90/91 Libra:r�r CIP submi�tal s. Seccanded by Trus�ee Courtneym Mntion carried. B. The Plan.nir�g Pro�ess Direc�.car Leo explained. the in�ent a� �he Library Planning Pracess and announced. the appointm�n.t of Trustee Cour�ney as the Library Boa�d represen.ta.�ive �.o the La..brary Planning Commi��ee. Truste�s approved a le�.�er that would be issued tca prnspective Library Planning Commit��� members , C. Annual CALTAC-WILL Worksl�op The an.nual CALTAC-WILL Workshop will be held on Sa�urday, March 10 from 9 :00 a.m. - 3s00 p•m, at Lcas Angeles Pub:l.ic Library. All Trustees expressed an interest in attending. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUS'I'EES MINUTES pg• 4 Ja.nuary 15, 1990 D. February Meeting Da�e Si�.ce '�he third Monday in February is a legal holiday� Trustee Gnrham moved. �ha�. the Fe�ruary Library Board meeting date be M�nday, F�bruary 26. SeCond.ed by Trus�ee McEwan. Mo�ion carrieda VIII . Public Pres�nta�tions There were nca public prese:ntat�ans. I�. Announcements Director Leo �told the Board �hat s1�e was not certain �ha.�, there would be a Friends Luncheon c�n February 13 . Trus�ee Gorham mov�d to adjc�urn the meeting at 6 :00 p.m. Seconded by Trustee McEwan. Motion. carried, � I � � �C..,aA:� �� ��...T.-... .. � ..� . �xi^�'"1'�'`�c.---�-._..�` s_��,��^i ::.. .. ,..._.. � G'�,.�. .� Karen A. Leo, Secret�.ry �.ttested on February 26, 1990 to the Li�brary Boarc�.