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Library Board Meeting DEC 2 0 2010
November 9,2010
CITYSECREiARV'S OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Flores Herb Canales,Director of Libraries
John B. Keys Sylvia Sanchez,Recording Secretary
James Martin
Natalie Rogen
Larry Jordan
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Mary Jane Garza
Barbara Head
Lucy McCracken
CALL TO ORDER
Michael Flores called the meeting to order at 1:16 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion for approval of the minutes of October 12, 2010 was made by Natalie Rogen and
seconded by Larry Jordan. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends of the Library
Mrs. Rogen reported that membership renewals are slowly coming in. The membership letter
will be mailed soon. CC Reads have been completed and all the programs were well attended.
Friends has one third of what is needed to fund next year's Friends budget.
Director's Report
Mr. Canales reported that the architect is 90% complete on the Greenwood project. There is
another meeting scheduled with the architect in November. Mr. Keys inquired about book
storage during construction. Books will be in placed in storage, computer equipment will be
moved to Central Library, and the furniture will be stored in the meeting room at Greenwood.
The library will be closed for approximately 9 to 12 months during renovation. Staff will be
working at other libraries and Literacy Council will be move its offices to Del Mar College.
Board members agreed to meet at Greenwood Library in December. Mr. Canales added that
staff and the Architect can do a presentation at the meeting.
The Lone Star Grant this year is $48,000; $33,000 will be used for furnishings in the children's
area at Greenwood Library. If the Library gets awarded the same amount next year, staff will
appropriate the same amount for the children's area.
SCANNED
New Business
Motion to excuse Mr. Martin and Dr. Elovitz for the October meeting and Mrs.McCracken for the
November meeting was made by Mrs.Rogen and second by Mr. Keys. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Keys made a motion and was second by Dr. Elovitz to recommend the appointment of Dr.
Hatcher Chalkley and former Mayor, Betty Turner to the Planning Committee. Motion passed
unanimously.
Dr. Elovitz stated that Dr. Brinkley's Program at Harte Library was outstanding and well
attended. Dr. Elovitz added that Dr, Brinkley's Program is one of the best programs he has ever
attended.
The board approved to add the following on next month's agenda:
• Greenwood Project Presentation
• Budget Issues with Maintenance of Effort
• Fund Raising for Greenwood Project
Public Comment
None.
Motion was made for meeting adjournment at 1:39 p.m.
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