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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-1994 Library Commission Minutes Saratoga Library Commission Meeting Saratoga Community Library May 25, 1994 7:30p.m. Action Minutes I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Commissioners present: Ceppos, Martini, Peacock, Sesster, Skow, Towse Commissioner absent: Grantham Others present: Elaine Hocker, resident III. Report on Posting of Commission Agenda The agenda was posted on May 18, 1994 IV. Approval of Minutes of April 27~ 1994~. Meeting The minutes were approved as submitted. Old Business A. Foundation Chair Sally Towse reported on the Foundation's May 5 reception for prospective members. B. Reconsideration 9fCQ~issio~ Barbecue Chair Towse reported that the Saratoga Parade had been cancelled for this year. The con- sensus of the Commission was to also cancel plans for a fund raising barbecue which would have taken place after the parade VI. New Bus~gMS Development of Model for Library SeKvice~ at $33 Assessment Level Staff Carolyn King explained that the Commission should begin thinking about open hours and services at the proposed new level of funding so that the residents would know what the benefit assessment would buy. It was agreed to begin discussion next meeting, and to think about methods to survey the community on their wishes. Chair Towse will contact the Saratoga News about printing a survey form. VII.~ Reports Susan Fuller~ county Librarian county Librarian Susan Fuller reported that the City of Monte Sereno had voted to participate in the joint powers agreement and the assessment district. The survey which was conducted during National Library Week was very helpful and provided a good overview. Funds raised by the bowling tournament put on by Cadence Corporation will go to the library system. Funds will be used to extend the Internet. Dolly Barnes. Community Librarian Community Librarian Dolly Barnes reported that staff and volunteers were learning to use the self check-out machine donated by the Friends. The volunteer program is still going strong. Carolyn King. City staff Representative No report. Sally Towse~ Chair Chair Sally reviewed the all commissions meeting on June 4. She and Commissioners Peacock, Sessler, and Ceppos will be attending. Staff will mail registrations. VIII. CommunicatiDns fromCity ~o~ncil None IX. Oral and Written Communications A. Oral Request forBudgetinformation Elaine Hocker requested information from the staff regarding the County Library system budget and the allocations for the Saratoga Library. County Librarian Fuller gave an overview of the funding, and made an appointment with Ms. Hocker to go into the subject in more depth. B. Reguest for Volunteers for White House Confereno~ On Libraries, City of Santa Clara, Au~st 5-7 No Action C. Invitation from Sara~pga Foothill Club to Participate in Memorial Day Services No Action X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Prepared By: c~r o fyn ~fng Assistant to the City Manager