HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2013 0409 LB REG MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Moorpark, California April 9, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
President Fenerin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Robert Perez, Abigail Sichmeller, and
President Michael Fenerin. Board Members Cindy Housel and
Steven Wolfson was absent.
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley, Senior Management
Analyst John Brand, Teen Librarian Gina Hernandez, and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
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:
John Brand announced the "2013 Serving With a Purpose" Conference on May
22. He also announced the upcoming Moorpark Arts Festival on April 27.
Gina Hernandez announced that the Moorpark Library will be hosting a booth at
the Moorpark Arts Festival. She also announced that she had the opportunity to
attend the American Library Association's Midwinter Conference this year. She
stated that at the Conference she attended a "Managing Volunteers" session,
which will aid Library staff in developing a teen program this summer.
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Board Member Sichmeller announced the upcoming Chamber of Commerce's
Top Ten Community Awards Luncheon on May 1, and encouraged the public to
submit their nominations.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider a Bi-Lingual Library Card Application. Staff Recommendation:
Approve staffs changes to the Library Card Application and recommend
for City Council consideration.
John Brand gave staffs report, explaining the proposed changes to the
Library Card Application.
MOTION: President Fenerin moved and Board Member Sichmeller seconded
a motion for City Council to consider approval of the Library Card Application as
presented. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Consider Joint Meeting With City Council. Staff Recommendation:
Discuss protocol and discussion topics (oral report).
John Brand gave the oral report.
The Board and staff then proceeded to discuss proper protocol for the
Joint Meeting scheduled for April 24, as well as discussion topics that
would be appropriate at the meeting.
C. Consider Joint Meeting with City Council Regarding Priorities, Goals and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2013/14. Staff Recommendation: Discuss
current and proposed goals and objectives.
The current Goals and Objectives were reviewed and discussed.
D. Consider 2012 Moorpark City Library Annual Report. Staff
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Gina Hernandez reviewed the 2012 Annual Library Report, highlighting on
the rise in statistics from the previous year, which included attendance at
Library programs and membership,
E. Consider "The Emerging Story of California Public Libraries" Story Map.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report (continued from November
13, 2012, meeting)
John Brand reviewed the Story Map with the Board.
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April 9, 2013, Meeting
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President Fenerin stated that he feels the Story Map will aid in fundraising
efforts.
F. Friends of the Library Update. Board-Friends Liaison will give an oral
report.
President Fenerin gave the oral report. He stated that membership,
revenue, and book sales had all increased quite a bit during 2012. He also
stated that Friends had hosted two fundraising events; The Girl Scout
Celebration and Comedy Night.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for Library Board's Regular Meeting of November 13,
2012. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: President Fenerin moved and Board Member Perez seconded to
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Michael Fenerin, President
Respectfully submitted:
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•atty A 'erson, Administrative Assistant