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Moorpark, California July 27, 2011
A Special Meeting of the Library Board of the City of Moorpark was held on July 27,
2011, at Moorpark City Hall, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND OATH OF OFFICE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m.
City Clerk Maureen Benson administered the Oath of Office to the Board
Members.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
City Librarian Heather'Cousin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Michael Fenerin, Cindy Housel, Abigail
Sichmeller, Steven Wolfson, and Karen Wrolson.
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley, Senior Management
Analyst John Brand, City Librarian Heather Cousin, and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Drawing to Determine Library Board Appointee's Staggered Terms of
Office. Staff Recommendation: City Clerk will assist the Library Board to
conduct a drawing by lot to determine staggered terms of office for
appointees, with one member going out of office June 30, 2012, two
members going out of office on June 30, 2013, and two members going
out of office on June 30, 2014.
City Clerk Maureen Benson drew names to determine each member's
term of office. The outcome was as follows:
Michael Fenerin's term will end June 30, 2012
Abigail Sichmeller's term will end June 30, 2013
Karen Wrolson's term will end June 30, 2013
Cindy Housel's term will end June 30, 2014
Steven Wolfson's term will end June 30, 2014
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July 27, 2011, Special Meeting
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B. Consider Annual Nomination and Selection of Library Board President and
President Pro Tern.
Board Member Wolfson moved and Board Member Sichmeller seconded
to nominate Board Member Fenerin as President.
MOTION: Board Member Wrolson moved and Board Member Housel seconded
that there were no further nominations and that Board Member Fenerin serve as
President for one annual term. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Board Member Housel moved and Board Member Wolfson seconded to
nominate Wrolson as President Pro Tern.
MOTION: Board Member Sichmeller moved and President Fenerin seconded
that there were no further nominations and that Board Member Wrolson serve as
President Pro Tern for one annual term. The motion was carried by unanimous
voice vote.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY BOARD MEMBERS:
At this time, each Board Member gave a brief introduction of themselves and
their background. Hugh Riley introduced the staff present and explained their role
in supporting the Board.
Board Member Wolfson stated that future agenda items he would like to review
are all unfinished items from the former Library Trustees that need to be
addressed, a State of the Library report from the Librarian, and what issues the
City Council would like the Board to address in the future.
President Fenerin stated that he would like to review the top three priorities or
projects that Council and staff would like the Board to address for the next year.
At this time, President Fenerin encouraged the Board and staff to attend an
upcoming Friends of the Library meeting.
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July 27, 2011, Special Meeting
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8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Library Board's Rules of Procedure for Meetings and Related
Functions and Activities, Including Regular Monthly Schedule. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt the Library Board Rules of Procedure for
Meetings and Related Functions and Activities, including Regular Monthly
Meeting Schedule.
Hugh Riley gave an overview of the proposed Rules of Procedure being
presented to the Board for review. He also reminded the Board that a
regular meeting date and time needed to be established.
The Board and staff discussed and clarified a few items in the document
including adherence to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Public Meeting Law).
MOTION: Board Member Wolfson moved and President Fenerin seconded to
adopt the Library Board Rules of Procedure as presented. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
The Board and staff discussed schedules and which week day and time
would be best to hold the monthly meeting.
MOTION: President Fenerin moved and Board Member Sichmeller seconded to
hold the regular scheduled meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. The
motion was carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: President Fenerin moved and Board Member Housel seconded to start
the monthly meetings at 6:00 p.m. The motion was carried by unanimous voice
vote.
John Brand informed the Board that although they are scheduled to meet once a
month, there may be a few months a year that the meetings will be canceled due
to constraints in time for staff, vacation schedules, etc.
President Fenerin inquired as to any one item that the Board should focus on
before the next meeting. John Brand suggested the Board familiarize themselves
with the current Library schedule and programs being offered.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
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July 27, 2011, Special Meeting
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10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mich el Fenerin, President
Respectfully submitted:
'atty Anderson, Administrative Assistant