HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2012 0313 LB REG MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Moorpark, California March 13, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER AND OATH OF OFFICE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Member
Robert Perez.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
President Fenerin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Robert Perez, Abigail Sichmeller, Steven
Wolfson, and President Michael Fenerin. Board Member Cindy
House) was absent.
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley, Senior Management
Analyst John Brand, City Librarian Heather Cousin, and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
At this time, Board Member Perez gave a brief background of himself and family
as a new Board Member.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Consider Nomination and Selection of President and President Pro Tem.
Board Member Wolfson nominated Board Member Sichmeller for
President, who declined the nomination.
Board Member Sichmeller nominated Board Member Wolfson for
President, who declined the nomination.
MOTION: Board Member Sichmeller moved and Board Member Wolfson
seconded that Board Member House) serve as President for one annual term.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Board Member Wolfson moved and Board Member Perez seconded
that Board Member Sichmeller serve as President Pro Tern for one annual term.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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At this time, Board Member Wolfson thanked and complimented Board Member
Fenerin on his term as the Board's President.
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:
Heather Cousin gave a status report on the Library's 100th Anniversary events,
as well as other special events and programs currently being presented by the
Library. Ms. Cousin also announced the resignation of Teen Librarian Serenity
Wilcox.
Board Member Wolfson gave an oral report on the 2012 CALTAC Workshop that
he attended on March 10. He also distributed a written copy of his report.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Library Annual Report. Staff Recommendation: Provide direction
to staff as deemed appropriate.
John Brand gave the staff report and a brief overview of the annual report.
The Board and staff discussed different areas of the report, such as the
high number of volunteers, school field trips to the Library, and perhaps
establishing in the future a consistent way of counting registrations.
B. Consider Library Vision Statement. Staff Recommendation: Provide
direction to staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued from January 10,
2012 meeting)
John Brand gave the staff report and reviewed material distributed at the
last meeting.
After discussion, each Board Member agreed to submit, per email, their
vision statement ideas to staff, and to then decide on a final vision
statement at their next Board meeting.
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C. Consider Goals and Objectives for Joint Meeting with City Council. Staff
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
John Brand gave the staff report and reviewed the current goals and
objectives pertaining to the Library.
The Board and staff discussed establishing possible objectives for City
Council consideration. It was suggested that all ideas be presented to the
Council as a joint statement from the Board.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for Library Board's Regular Meeting of January 10,
2012. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: President Sichmeller moved and Board Member Fenerin seconded to
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
At this time, John Brand reviewed the upcoming Board's meeting schedule.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
Michael Fenerin, President
Respectfully submitted:
Patty h nderson, Administrative Assistant