HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2025 0909 LB REG ITEM 08AITEM: 8.A.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Moorpark City Hall July 8, 2025
1.CALL TO ORDER:
Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, Jessica Sandifer, called the meeting to order at
6:03 p.m.
City Clerk, Ky Spangler, administered the oath of office to newly appointed Library Board
Members Michelle Barrett and Ola Bateman.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Parks and Recreation Director, Jeremy Laurentowski, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.ROLL CALL:
Present:Board Members Bateman, Kent, Turrow, President Pro Tem Barrett and
President Blunt.
Staff: Jessica Sandifer, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; Christine Conwell,
Librarian, Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist.
4.SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
A.Consider Nomination and Selection of Library Board President and President Pro
Tem, to Hold the Position Until June 30, 2026.
Board Member Blunt nominated, and Board Member Kent seconded a motion to
approve Chaya Turrow as President of the Library Board. The motion carried by
voice vote 5-0.
President Turrow nominated, and Board Member Barrett seconded a motion to
approve Morgan Kent as President Pro Tem of the Library Board. The motion
carried by voice vote 5-0.
B.Review of the California Public Meeting Law (Attachment: The Brown Act
PowerPoint presentation).
Ms. Sandifer gave an overview of the Brown Act.
5.PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
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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 Blunt reported that she visited the University of Idaho and Washington
State University on June 28th and 29th. During her visit to Washington State University,
she noted that the Holland and Terrell Libraries are committed to establishing a veteran’s
center within the library.
President Pro Tem Kent reported that she attended the Read to a Dog Program at the
Library and commented on its success.
President Pro Tem Kent reported that she visited the Vancouver Public Library and
commented on its open spaces, the availability of toys, and the versatility of the space.
Board Member Barrett commented that she’s been selling bricks in support of the new
library.
President Turrow announced that she attended a Storytime in the Park event and
commended staff.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Receive Update on Library Project. Staff Recommendation: Receive verbal report.
Ms. Sandifer gave the report.
There were no Speakers.
Ms. Sandifer advised that bids have been received for construction of the new
Moorpark City Library, that they are about ten percent higher than the 2023
construction budget, and that the information will be presented to City Council next
week.
A discussion followed between staff and board members about how many bids
were received and the bid spread.
CONSENSUS: Received verbal report
B. Consider Regular Meeting Schedule, Time and Place. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the 2025/2026 Library Board Regular Meeting Calendar; and 2) Continue
with the start time of 6:00 p.m.; and 3) Meet at the Moorpark City Hall, located at
323 Science Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021.
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Ms. Sexton gave the report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Board Member Blunt moved and President Pro Tem Kent seconded a motion
to approve the 2025/2026 Library Board Regular Meeting Calendar; and 2) Continue with
the start time of 6:00 p.m.; and 3) Continue meeting at the Moorpark City Hall located at
323 Science Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021. The motion carried by voice vote, 5-0.
9.CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Board Member Blunt moved and President Pro Tem Kent 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 May 13, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.
10.ADJOURNMENT:
President Turrow adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
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Kristen Blunt, President
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Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist
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