HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2016 1108 LB REG MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Moorpark, California November 8, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the City of Moorpark was held on November
8, 2016, in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
President McGregor called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Board Member Landry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Linda Goble, David Landry, Jose Rios, Candice
Sunseri, and President Heather McGregor.
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski;
Recreation and Community Services Manager Jennifer Mellon;
City Librarian Christine Conwell, Library Systems & Services,
LLC (LS&S); and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Introduction of New City Librarian Christine Conwell.
Jennifer Mellon introduced the new City Librarian Christine Conwell.
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
November 8, 2016
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Board Member Rios suggested the City consider partnering with the company
Amazon once the new Library is built, which would offer patrons the opportunity
of purchasing reading material if so desired.
Board Member Goble requested that discussion on the status of the new Library
be placed on the next meeting's agenda. She also would like to discuss the
Board Members' ideas for new programs at the Library.
Jeremy Laurentowski stated that discussion on the status of the new Library
cannot take place at a Board meeting until a report goes to City Council first.
Once it does, he will forward the report to the Board for their review.
Board Member Landry suggested the Board take a field trip to the City of Cerritos
to tour their new Library.
Board Member Sunseri announced that she attended the Ventura County Office
of Education's Library Learning Day on October 7. It was for all of Ventura
County School Library staff.
President McGregor announced that she spoke recently at a Cub Scout Troop
meeting and was able to show them current programs available at the Library.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider the Moorpark City Library Quarterly Report for the First Quarter
of Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July, August, and September 2016). Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Jennifer Mellon gave staffs report.
The Board Members and staff discussed outreach to different
demographics, particularly seniors, as well as what types of computers are
preferred for patrons use.
MOTION: Board Member Landry moved and Board Member Goble seconded a
motion to receive and file the report. The motion carried by voice vote 5-0.
B. Consider the Moorpark City Library Annual Report Fiscal Year 2015/16.
Staff Recommendation: Receive the Moorpark City Library Annual Report
for Fiscal Year 2015/16 and direct staff to submit the report to City Council
as an informational item.
Jennifer Mellon gave staff's report.
Minutes of the Library Board
November 8, 2016
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The Board Members and staff discussed the decrease in patrons and
circulation and ways to improve these numbers. They discussed how to
put a positive spin on Library programs and ways to attract patrons.
MOTION: Board Member Landry moved and Board Member Sunseri seconded a
motion to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by voice vote 5-0.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes from Library Board's Regular Meeting of September
13, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.
B. Friends of the Library Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
MOTION: Board Member Landry moved and Board Member Rios seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by
voice vote 5-0.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Board Member Sunseri moved and Board Member Goble seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 5-0. The time
was 7:03 p.m.
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Heather Mckreg President
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atty And:rson, Administrative Assistant II