HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-1993 Library Commission Minutes Saratoga Library Commission
Meeting
Saratoga Community Library
September 22, 1993
7:30 p.m
ACTION MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Ceppos, Martini, Peacock, Towse
Commissioner Absent: Grantham, Skow
Also in attendance were Commission applicant Joanne Moore
and Celebrate Saratoga! committee member Dick Wood.
III. Report on Posting of Commission Agenda
The agenda was posted on September 17, 1993.
IV. Approval of Minutes of Auqust 4. 1993. Meeting
Chair Sally Towse noted that she was not present at the
August 4 meeting. M/S Martini/Peacock to approve the
minutes as corrected. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Old Business
A. Fund-raising Activities - Celebrate SaratQga!
Barbecue
Chair Sally Towse reviewed and finalized plans for
the Commission's September 26 fund-raiser. She
introduced Dick Wood who explained the format of
the Celebrate Saratoga! parade and the awards
ceremony at Wildwood park.
B. Foundation
Chair Sally Towse said that the first meeting of
the Foundation committee would be in October.
Commissioner Karen Ceppos said that she would be
receiving the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
from the San Jose Library foundation. County
Librarian Susan Fuller suggested contacting the
Non-Profit Development Center for information and
guidance.
New Business
A. November-December Meeting Schedule
The Commission agreed to cancel its regular
November and December meetings. In lieu of these
two meetings, the Commission agreed to meet on
December 1 at 7:30 p.m. It was also agreed to meet
at the Book-Go-Round. Chair Towse indicated that
she would take care of reserving the facility.
B. Citizen's Forum on Library's Financial Future
Staff Liaison Karen Campbell indicated that the
City would be holding a community meeting on
Thursday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Saratoga
Community Library. The purpose of the meeting is
to discuss alternatives in terms of future
financing and operations of the Library.
VII. Reports
Susan Fuller~ County Librarian
County Librarian Susan Fuller gave an update on the
Library and its financial future. She indicated that the
Friends of the Library groups had met recently to discuss
the County library system's revenue problems and to
determine actions and activities to assist the library
system. County Librarian Fuller also indicated that the
San Jose Mercury News would be running a double-spread in
the October 24 issue on the County library system. She
noted that the article would explain the budget situation
as well as promote library volunteerism. She concluded
her report with an update on SB 566. She said that
Governor Wilson would either sign or veto the bill by
October 10.
Dolly Barnes, Community Librarian
Community Librarian Dolly Barnes was absent.
Karen Campbell, City S~a~fRepres~ntative
No Report
Sally Tows~. Chair
No Report
VIII. Communications from city Council
None
IX. Oral and Written Communications
None
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Karen Campbell /
Staff Liaison to the Library Commission