1. CALL TO ORDER:

   President Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:36 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
   Chris Meyer, Director of Administrative Services
   Betty Schwarzkopf CPS, Administrative Secretary
   Jo Menely, President, Friends of the Library

2. MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2001:

   Ms. Lee moved and Mr. Hostetter seconded that the Minutes of April 26, 2001 be approved. The motion was approved.

There was consensus to move to agenda item number (7) (a.) 2001-2003 Proposed Budget.

7. NEW BUSINESS:

   1. 2001-2003 Proposed Budget

      Director of Administrative Services, Chris Meyer, distributed a memo to the City Council from the City Manager regarding the proposed two-year budget.

      Director Meyer said a recession is not in the economic forecast. However, slow growth is expected. Staff has concerns regarding the State's budget and an increase in energy costs. Mr. Meyer said the City's operating budget is $86.4 million, $55.5 million is General Fund money and $30.9 million is restricted funds. Mr. Meyer explained the concept of General Fund target allocations.

      Several board members expressed concern over increasing energy costs to residential customers in Fullerton.

      Director Milo reviewed the department's budget contained in the City's Proposed Budget. He also submitted updated Circulation statistics for inclusion under Performance Measures. Mr. Milo noted that the revised statistics projected a decline in Circulation for Hunt Branch due to the fact that the branch was open more hours during the Main library Expansion Project. However, the branch should show an increase once it opens for service on Fridays.

      Mrs. Britt moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the Library Board of Trustees accept the proposed budget with revisions to the Performance Measures section. The motion carried.

3. WARRANT REGISTER FOR MAY 2001:

   Mr. Hostetter moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the May warrant register in the amount of $55,909.80 be approved. The motion was approved.

4. EXPENDITURE SUMMARY FOR MAY 2001:

   The report was filed.

5. REPORTS:

   1. Library Director

      The report was filed.

   2. Friends of the Library

      Mrs. Menely reported that the Friends have several new members. The Friends will hold a one-day paperback and fiction sale on Saturday, July 14. They recently approved $30,000 for the purchase of books, videos, and CDs. They also underwrote expenses for the Library's participation in Night in Fullerton. Ms. Lee added that over the years the Friends have given the Library more than $500,000.

   3. Library Foundation

      Mrs. Britt reported that the Foundation has $300,000 in their account. They are expanding the donor wall sooner than anticipated. They will sponsor an outdoor jazz concert at the Hunt Branch on September 23. They are looking for articles for their newsletter. Dede Ginter will be working on publicity for the 2002 lecture series.

6. ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL 2001:

   The report was filed.

7. NEW BUSINESS:

   This item was considered earlier in the meeting.

8. OLD BUSINESS:

   1. Adoption of Library Vision Statement

      Mrs. Britt moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the Library Vision Statement be adopted as presented. The motion unanimously carried.

   2. Library Goals/Service Responses

      This item was tabled to the June 2001 meeting.

9. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS:

   Ms. Lee moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the gifts in the amount of $93.88 be accepted. The motion was approved.

10. CORRESPONDENCE

    There was no correspondence to report.

11. BOARD MEMBER ROUND TABLE:

    Mrs. Britt said she is interested in the idea of satellite libraries in schools. She suggested using school media centers and said this would reach people who cannot come to the library. She would like to start collecting data on the subject. The other Board members were in support of the idea.

    Mr. Hostetter said he is considering resigning from the Board because of family and career commitments. He may no longer be able to attend afternoon meetings. The other Board members said they would consider changing the meeting time to accommodate Mr. Hostetter's schedule. He will notify the Board of his decision at the next meeting.

12. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

    There were no comments.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

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