CALL TO ORDER:

The Meeting was called to order by President Mann at 1:31 p.m. in the Library Board Room.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Mrs. Mann, Mr. Georgieff, Mrs. Johnson (arrived at 2:10 p.m.), Mrs. Britt, and Mr. Kawase

Staff: Al Milo, Library Director
Betty Schwarzkopf, Administrative Secretary

Guest: Nancy Lee, President, Friends of the Library

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2004 (REGULAR MEETING) & MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2004 (SPECIAL MEETING)

Mr. Kawase requested that under Old Business, Item 9 (a) (1) Day in the District, first paragraph, the second sentence be corrected to read "Ms. Daucher's position was that libraries should not anticipate receiving full funding for the next few years."

Mr. Kawase moved and Mr. Georgieff seconded that the minutes of February 26, 2004 regular meeting be approved as corrected. The motion was approved.

Mrs. Britt moved and Mr. Georgieff seconded that the minutes of March 18, 2004 special meeting be approved. The motion carried.

WARRANT REGISTER FOR MARCH 2004:

Mr. Kawase moved and Mrs. Britt seconded that the warrant register in the amount of $38,145.56 be approved. The motion carried.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY FOR MARCH 2004:

Mr. Milo noted that 75 percent of the fiscal year has been completed and that 65 percent has been expended. The report was accepted and filed.

REPORTS:

1. Library Director

   Director Milo reported that the Launer Room has a new scanner. It will be used to digitize the collection of historical pictures. The written report was accepted and filed.

2. Friends of the Library

   Friends President, Nancy Lee, reported that the Friends have given the library $3,500 in support of the Summer Reading Program and $3,200 for the reprinting of Ostrich Eggs for Breakfast. They netted $15,500 at their February used book sale. The next book sale will be held on June 11, 12, & 13.

3. Library Foundation

   Ray Kawase said he would attend the next meeting with Mr. Georgieff to introduce him to the Foundation Board. Mr. Kawase reported that the Foundation Board received a letter of inquiry regarding an interest to purchase the Bastanchury property. The Board is beginning to see the property as an asset rather than a site for a future library branch. It is hoped that the library scenario planning process will result in a project the Foundation can present to donors for their support. The second lecture of the Forum had a low attendance of 21 people. The Ron Kobayashi Trio will return this year for the last segment of the 2004 Forum on April 18th and perform a jazz concert.

ACTIVITY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2004:

Following a discussion regarding the decrease in room rental revenue, there was consensus to look at the room rental policy at the next board meeting. Staff will develop a calendar for March showing the number of paying and non-paying users. The report was accepted and filed.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. CALTAC

   Mrs. Britt reported there are 100 people registered for the March 27th workshop to be held at the Main Library. Dr. Kenneth Starr, State Librarian, will not be able to attend. Director Milo will give the welcoming remarks. Mrs. Britt will try to setup a Board of Trustees training session sometime in May or June.

2. Scenario Planning

   Because the third Scenario Planning Workshop would be held immediately following the regular Board meeting, there was consensus to postpone further discussion until the April regular meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Easter Sunday Closure

   Director Milo explained staff's recommendation that the Library be closed on Easter Sunday.

   Mrs. Johnson moved and Mr. Kawase seconded that the Library be closed on Easter Sunday, April 11. The motion carried.

2. Wireless Fidelity Project

   Mr. Milo said Redevelopment funds were approved by the City Council to be used for the project. The Main Library, Hunt Branch, and downtown businesses will be the first locations wired.

ACCEPTANCE TO DONATIONS:

Mrs. Britt moved and Mrs. Johnson seconded that donations in the amount of $92.47 be accepted. The Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Letters were received from the Ebell Club of Fullerton and the American Association of University Women in support of closing the Library early on Thursday evenings rather than cutting the Library Materials budget in the event of budget cuts in the next fiscal year. Mr. Milo will reply to both organizations on behalf of the Library Board.

BOARD MEMBER ROUND TABLE:

Mr. Kawase said he was going to Morelia, Mexico with the Sister City Association and was taking along Library book bags to present as gifts. The Association has invited a delegation from Fukuii, Japan to attend Night in Fullerton on April 30th. Members of the delegation will perform Japanese dancing and singing at the Fullerton Museum Plaza that evening.

Mrs. Schwarzkopf reported that 204 people have registered for the Fullerton Soroptimist Fashion Show and Luncheon on March 27. The Fullerton Public Library and the Fullerton School District will be recipients of the funds raised at the event.

Mrs. Mann will participate in the upcoming California Women Lawyers March in Washington D.C. She also spoke to the Mustang Club at Maple School.

Mrs. Johnson said prior to the Board meeting she had been at an all day workshop at the Hunt Branch. She complimented Jason Woods on his hospitality to groups meeting at the branch.

Director Milo reminded everyone that beginning with the April 22 Board meeting, the meetings will be held at 2:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Johnson moved and Mr. Kawase seconded that the meeting adjourn at 3:30 p.m. The motion carried.