HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-1993 Library Commission Minutes Saratoga Library Commission
Meeting
Saratoga Community Library
October 27, 1993
7:30 p.m
ACTION MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
Commissioners present: Ceppos, Grantham, Martini,
Peacock, Skow, Towse
Commissioners absent: none
III. Report on Posting of Commission Aaenda
The agenda Was posted on October 21, 1993
IV. ADDroYal Of Minutes of September 22. 1993. Meetina
M/S Peacock/Ceppos to approve the minutes as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
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Chair Sally Towse indicated that the first meeting
of the Foundation committee was postponed until
November. She also noted that she would be
attending a workshop sponsored by the Non-Profit
Development Center on setting up a foundation.
Jack Grantham mentioned that the Foundation
committee may want to find out more about the
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund as a vehicle for
holding and handling the Foundation's money.
The Commission also discussed the September fund-
raiser. Chair Towse indicated that the Comission
made approximately $337.00 from the event. The
Commission agreed that the barbecue was good
publicity for the Library and that the Commission
should co-sponsor it again next year.
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Susan Fuller. County Librarian
CountyLibrarian Susan Fuller explained that the San Jose
Mercury article on the Santa Clara County Library system
was delayed and would appear in the November 7 issue.
She mentioned that she sawthe proof and was very pleased
with the article.
She also reported on the latest meeting of the City
Managers. She said that the Mangers have formed two
study groups. One group will be exploring options and
issues in breaking up the County Library district and the
other group will be looking atissues related to keeping
the district. The latter group will be meeting again on
November 3 to discuss financial issues. The goal of the
meetings is to come up with a recommendation by the end
of the year.
County LibraTJan Fuller also mentioned that the Cupertino
Library Co w~ission has plans to start a foundation in
order to match the Cupertino Council's recent allocation
of $55,000 for restoring some of the reduced library
hours.
County Librarian Fuller concluded her report by adding
that the County Library system was chosen by Cadence
Design Systems to be the recipient of monies raised by
its annual fund-raiser.
Dolly Barnes. Community Librarian
Community Librarian Dolly Barnes reported that the
Friends of the Library presented the Saratoga City
Council last Wednesday with a $20,000 check for the
Saratoga Community Library. She also gave an overview of
the changes to library services to account for less staff
and hours.
Karen Campbell. City Staff Representative
City Staff Representative Karen Campbell reminded
Commissioners that the regular November and December
meetings were cancelled and that the next meeting would
be December I at the Book-Go-Round.
Sally Towse. Chair
No Report
VII. Communications from City Council
Library C~[ssioner Lou Martini from Monte Sereno
indicated that the Monte Sereno Council was concerned
about the County Library system continuing to fund Alum
Rock Library since users are primarily City of San Jose
residents. He also mentioned that the Council wanted to
explore options to ensure that Los Gatos High School
students who are in the County Library district have
access to the Los Gatos library.
VIII. Oral and Written Communications
None
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K~ren Campbell, A~inistrative Analyst
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DEALING WITH T~ PROBLEM OF PJ~DUUED LIBRARY SERIVCES ~.~ Tuck.;
Are the Community's Needs Being Met?
Saratoga Community Library
Community Room
December 9, 1993
7:30 p.m.
Agenda for Community Forum
o Cutbacks in Library_ Fundina - What has happened.
o Cutbacks in Library Service -Dealing with the new fiscal
reality.
o Does the New Service Level Meet the Needs of the - OPEN DISCUSSION
o What Can Be Done to ImDrove the Situation - OPEN
DISCUSSION
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