CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn T. Johnson at 1:34 p.m. in the Library Board Room.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Hostetter, Mrs. Britt, Mrs. Mann, & Ms. Lee

Staff: Al Milo, Library Director
Carolyn Eckert, Division Manager
Joanne Hardy, Division Manager
Barbara Weber, Librarian
Betty Schwarzkopf CPS, Administrative Secretary

MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 2001:

Mrs. Mann moved and Ms. Lee seconded that the minutes of the November 15, 2001 meeting be approved. The motion carried with Mr. Hostetter abstaining.

WARRANT REGISTER FOR DECEMBER 2001:

Mr. Hostetter moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the warrant register for December 2001 in the amount of $53,675.42 be approved. The motion was approved.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 2001:

Director Milo commented that 50 percent of the fiscal year is over and 45.5 percent of the budget has been encumbered. The report was accepted and filed.

REPORTS:

1. Library Director

   Director Milo informed the Board that Governor Davis has recommended that the Public Library Fund be cut. It was suggested that the Director write letters on behalf of the Library Board that the fund not be cut. The City Manager has also informed City staff that there may be further cuts to cities from the State budget.

   Mr. Milo said that the City Council will recognize the Library Building Authority Commission at the February 5, 2002 meeting. The 30-year library bond has been paid off and the commission will dissolve this year. The bond was paid off earlier than the expected 30 years.

   Carolyn T. Johnson has been reappointed to the Library Board of Trustees by City Council.

   There was discussion on how the library could recognize Margaret Parks for her long-term contributions to the library. Mrs. Parks has served on the Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library, the Library Building Authority Commission, and the Library Foundation. Ginger Britt, Nancy Lee, and Carolyn Johnson will represent the Library Board on a committee to plan a special event. It was suggested that a tea reception could be planned around the Foundation lecture series.

2. Friends of the Library

   The Friends held their annual holiday luncheon at Arbor Manor in December. Elections were held and Doris Van Natta was elected President for the 2002 year.

3. Library Foundation

   The Foundation Board held a joint November/December meeting at the home of Maxine Allen, who was elected President for a second term.

ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2001:

The report was accepted and filed.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Bookmobile Service

   Division Manager, Joanne Hardy, distributed information on the bookmobile's scheduled stops and their locations. President Johnson said the Board was interested in knowing what segments of the community are being served, and if there is equal representation in each part of the city. Bookmobile Librarian, Barbara Weber, explained the history, background, and reasons for the present schedule. No action was taken.

2. Children's Programs

   Division Manager, Carolyn Eckert, distributed a list of programs and services offered by the Children's Division. They include programs for preschoolers through 6th grade. Outreach services offered are in cooperation with the Fullerton School District and other community organizations. No action was taken.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Maple School Joint Venture

   Mrs. Britt reported that a classroom at Maple School is available for community purposes. The principal is eager to discuss a partnership with the library.

   President Johnson reported on a meeting she and Director Milo attended with the School District Superintendent. She said the superintendent is very open to discussions with the City regarding a joint partnership for branches. A representative from the school district and Director Milo will attend workshops after the holidays on applying for Proposition 14 bond funds. They will report back on the feasibility of pursuing such funding.

   Director Milo distributed and reviewed a list of staff's concerns regarding the proposed literacy program at Maple School (blue handout). No action was taken.

Items 8 (c) Grace Ministries International and 8 (d) Proposition 14 Update, were tabled to the next meeting.

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS:

Mrs. Britt moved and Ms. Lee seconded that donations in the amount of $51.73 be accepted. The motion carried.

Ms. Lee moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that sheep sculpture donations made by Susan Boomhouwer and by Louise and Maria Bastanchury be accepted. The sheep were part of a Chamber of Commerce fundraising campaign held in 2001. The motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Lee moved and Mr. Hostetter seconded that the meeting adjourn at 4:10 p.m. The motion was approved.