CALL TO ORDER:

President Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Board Room.

ROLL CALL:

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

Al Milo, Library Director
Jim Armstrong, City Manager
Betty Schwarzkopf CPS, Administrative Secretary

MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2001:

Ms. Lee moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the Minutes of May 24, 2001 be approved. The motion carried.

WARRANT REGISTER FOR JUNE 2001:

Mrs. Mann moved and Ms. Lee seconded that the June 2001 warrant register in the amount of $36,598.92 be approved. The motion was approved.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY FOR JUNE 2001:

The report was filed.

REPORTS:

1. Library Director

   Director Milo explained that "Beyond Sound" (the company hired to install a new sound system in the meeting rooms) has been diligently working on the project.

   Mr. Milo added that the City budget was approved by the City Council; however, the State budget has not been approved and it is unknown if there will be cuts to the Public Library Fund.

   Mr. Milo said there would be an end of the fiscal year briefing for commissions, boards, and committees on Tuesday, July 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Library meeting room "B." He also announced that the official opening of the Hunt Branch on Fridays would be held on July 13. Sr. Librarian, Kathy Dasney, has a community celebration planned.

   City Manager, Jim Armstrong, will meet with the Board prior to the next regular meeting regarding the Library Director's performance evaluation. A status report of the Director's goals and objectives will be sent to the Board in advance.

   The written report was filed.

2. Friends of the Library

   Nancy Lee reported on the Friends' one-day fiction book sale scheduled for July 14th. Jo Menely, Friends' President, was out of town.

3. Library Foundation

   Mrs. Britt reported that Foundation Board members are working on several projects. Ray Kawase is working on expanding the donor wall. Terry Brick is working on the 2002 lecture series and the jazz concert that will be held in September at the Hunt Branch Library. There will be a reception for current and former Foundation Board Members on August 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the home of Dick and Cynthia Foster.

ACTIVITY REPORT FOR MAY 2001:

There was discussion on the high attendance to the Summer Reading Club. Mr. Hostetter suggested doing evaluations by those who attend Library Internet classes. The report was filed.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Library Mission Statement

   President Johnson distributed a copy of a draft mission statement. The Board members discussed and revised the statement as follows:

   "It is the mission of the Fullerton Public Library to provide a diverse community with resources and support to use information in many media, to stimulate and facilitate literacy in all its forms, to provide quality collections and effective use of evolving technologies, to emphasize public participation and outreach, and to create forums and gathering places to engage in cultural and educational programs and partnerships."

   Mrs. Britt moved and Ms. Lee seconded that the Library Mission Statement be adopted. The motion carried.

2. Literacy Grant Update

   Mr. Milo said that the application deadline to the California State Library was May 18th.

3. Proposition 14 Update

   1. Needs Assessment

      Director Milo said the rules and regulations are still being written for Prop 14, which is also known as the Library Bond Act 2000. He expects to be notified of the status soon. Mr. Milo said a needs assessment should be done with or without Prop 14. Prop 14 requires a needs assessment.

      Director Milo said the State Library will hold a workshop on joint ventures on September 5th in Burbank. It will not only cover schools, but community agencies, corporations, and foundations as well. Mrs. Britt will attend with Mr. Milo.

   2. Joint Public Library-School Use

      Mrs. Britt is still conducting research on this item. There was consensus that sometime in the future, a Special Meeting should be held regarding the idea of mobile library outreach locations.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. California Association of Library Trustees & Commissioners:

   1. 2001 CALTAC Award Nomination

      There was consensus to nominate long-time Library advocate, Margaret Parks, for the CALTAC 2001 award. There will be an awards luncheon on Sunday, November 4, in Long Beach.

   2. September 29 Workshop

      Director Milo announced there will be a CALTAC workshop titled "Technology Survival Skills for Trustees and Commissioners," at the new Cerritos Millennium Library , on Saturday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to noon.

2. Future Board Meeting Dates and Times:

   Mr. Hostetter thanked the other Board members for their patience in giving him time to reconsider his resignation from the Board. He said that he had decided to continue serving on the Board, and it would not be necessary to change the Board meeting dates and/or times at this time.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS:

Mrs. Mann moved and Ms. Lee seconded that gifts in the amount of $57.90 be accepted. The motion was approved.

CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence to report.

BOARD MEMBER ROUND TABLE:

Several Board Members shared stories of their childhood library experiences. Mrs. Johnson requested that the idea for a joint meeting of the Library Board, the Friends, and the Library Foundation be agendized for purposes of future planning and coordinating.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There were no comments.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Lee moved and Mr. Hostetter seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 3:45 p.m. The motion carried.