HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2018 0313 LB REGMINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Moorpark, California March 13, 2018
A Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the City of Moorpark was held on March 13, 2018, in
the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
President Pro Tem Landry called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Board Member Goble led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Member Goble, Board Member Rios, Board Member Sunseri,
and President Pro Tem Landry.
Absent: President McGregor.
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Jeremy Laurentowski; Program
Manager, Jessica Sandifer; City Librarian, Christine Conwell and
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant II.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar shall be identified under this section.)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS:
Board Member Goble made an announcement about the upcoming Serving with a
Purpose Conference in May.
President Pro Tem Landry made announcements about upcoming events including the
Digital Storytelling workshop about life in California, the Middle Earth Walking Challenge
and a new electronic book collection available on the Library website.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Receive Presentation on New Library Planning and Development Process by
Linda Demmers, Library Consultant. Staff Recommendation: Receive
presentation.
Ms. Demmers gave the presentation.
A discussion followed among the Board Members, Ms. Demmers and staff
regarding: 1) The physical planning of the library space including exploring ideas
for space for public meetings and classes, art, cafe, community room and
outdoor space; 2) Potential of expanding the Library in the future; 3) Suggestions
on how Board Members can assist with determining the needs of the community
as it relates to the new library space; 4) A public survey scheduled for April; 5)
Strategies for fundraising and securing gifts.
Michael Fenerin, Moorpark Friends of the Library Book Sale Coordinator spoke
about the willingness of the friends to help fundraise for the new library and
requested clarification regarding how they will be involved in the design of the
library.
Ms. Demmers suggested the Moorpark Friends of the Library attend all town 'hall
meetings and participate with her in designing the bookstore needs and space.
Ms. Demmers suggested checking to see if the Architect can create and provide
fundraising materials.
MOTION: Board Member Rios moved and Board Member Goble seconded a motion to
receive the presentation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Library Board Meeting Schedule. Staff Recommendation: Receive and
file report.
Ms. Sandifer gave the report.
Board Members and staff discussed how many times the Library Board met over
the last two years and the possibility of changing the schedule to bi-monthly.
Staff advised the Education Code requires a monthly board meeting.
MOTION: Board Member Sunseri moved and Board Member Rios seconded a motion
to receive and file the report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Board Member Goble motioned and Board Member Sunseri seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Approval of Minutes from Library Board's Regular Meeting of February 13, 2018.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Pro Tem Landry adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
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