HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2012 0814 LB REG MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Moorpark, California August 14, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER AND OATH OF OFFICE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
City Clerk Maureen Benson administered the Oath of Office to Michael Fenerin.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
John Brand led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Michael Fenerin, Cindy Housel, Robert Perez,
and Steven Wolfson. Board Member Abigail Sichmeller was
absent.
Staff Present: Senior Management Analyst John Brand, City Librarian Heather
Cousin, and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Elect President and Vice President for 2012/13 Term.
MOTION: Board Member Housel moved and Board Member Perez seconded to
elect Board Member Fenerin to serve as President for the current term. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Board Member Housel moved and Board Member Perez seconded to
elect Board Member Wolfson as President Pro Tern for the current term. The motion
was carried by voice vote 3-0, with Board Member Wolfson abstaining from the 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:
Minutes of the Library Board
August 14, 2012, Meeting
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John Brand announced that he had attended a session at the American Library
Association Annual Conference in Anaheim regarding fundraising.
Heather Cousin announced the successful completion of the Library's Summer
Reading Club, which was well attended with record sign ups.
Heather Cousin also announced that she met with Mr. Mike McManus,
representative of the Veterans' of Ventura County, to discuss partnership
opportunities.
Heather Cousin announced that she completed the E-Books online course. The
Board had some questions of staff and discussion regarding this future service.
Heather Cousin announced that in July she was named an Eureka Fellow, which
is an honor given to 32 library staff members throughout California. This
appointment will allow her to attend a week-long conference in the fall.
Heather Cousin also announced the departure of Library Assistant Caitlin
Riopelle.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Library's 100th Anniversary Update. Staff Recommendation: Librarian
Heather Cousin will give an oral report.
Heather Cousin distributed a Ventura County Star article covering the
Library's 100 Anniversary Open House, which took place on August 1st at
the Moorpark Library. She then gave an overview of the day's events.
B. Friends of the Library Update. Staff Recommendation: Board-Friends
Liaisons will give an oral report.
President Fenerin gave a brief overview of Friends recent events such as
their book sale, library fundraising, strengthening membership, and
working to update the Facebook page.
President Fenerin then explained new ideas and fundraising plans being
developed for the new Library.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for Library Board's Regular Meeting of April 10, 2012.
Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Minutes of the Library Board
August 14, 2012, Meeting
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B. Approval of Minutes for the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the
Library Board of May 9, 2012. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
MOTION: President Fenerin moved and Board Member Housel seconded to
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
APPROVED:
Michael Fenerin, President
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant