HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2024 0312 LB REG ITEM 08AITEM: 8.A.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Moorpark Community Center January 9, 2024
1.CALL TO ORDER:
President Burnett called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
President Pro Tem Barrett let the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.ROLL CALL:
Present:Board Members Blunt, Goble, Turrow, President Pro Tem Barrett and
President Burnett.
Staff: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Jessica Sandifer,
Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; Christine Conwell, City Librarian and
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist.
4.PUBLIC COMMENT:
Rosalie Barili, President of the Moorpark Friends of the Library, provided an update on
the Letters from Santa and Home Visit from Santa fundraiser. Ms. Barili also announced
an upcoming fundraiser, The Night of International Dance and Culture, scheduled for
March 16, 2024.
5.REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar shall be identified under this section.)
None.
6.ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS:
Board Member Turrow commented she obtained a library card for her son and the
process was seamless.
President Burnett announced an upcoming performance by Ina Buckner-Barnette, where
she will bring to life the rich heritage of Libya, Tanzania, and Ghana through a tapestry of
tales, poetry, folktales, and songs. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, February
3, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Moorpark City Library.
7.PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A.Consider Library Board Role and Alternatives. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
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Ms. Sandifer gave the report.
There were no speakers.
A conversation followed between Library Board Members and staff about the
Education Code, current oversight of the library and the pros and cons of a
governing or advisory library board.
MOTION: Board Member Goble moved and President Pro Tem Barrett seconded a
motion to receive and file the Consider Library Role and Alternatives report. The motion
carried by voice vote, 5-0.
B. Consider Update on Library Project. Staff Recommendation: Receive verbal
report.
Ms. Sandifer gave the update.
There were no speakers.
A conversation followed between Library Board Members and staff about the
construction drawing timeline, opportunities to expedite processes and poten tial
fundraising opportunities and local service groups.
CONSENSUS: Received verbal report.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Board Member Goble moved and Board Member Turrow seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote, 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes from the Library Board Regular Meeting of November 14,
2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
President Burnett adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Laura Burnett, President
ATTEST:
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Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist
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