HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-1994 Library Commission Minutes Saratoga Library Commission
Meeting
Saratoga Community Library
June 22, 1994
7:30p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Qrd~r
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Commissioners present: Grantham, Martini, Peacock,
Sessler, Skow, Towse
Commissioner absent: Ceppos
III. Report on Posting of Commission A~enda
The agenda was posted on June 17, 1994
IV. Approval of Minutes of May 25. ~994, Meeting
The minutes were approved as submitted.
V. Old Busin~s~
Foundation
Chair Sally Towse reported that the
Foundation is still working on the composition
of the. boa~d~ and it's for non-
Pr°fit~~s~; application
VI. New Business
A. Report from Chair on June 4 All-Commission
Workshop ~nd. Libr~ry ~undingcampaign
Committee
County Librarian Susan Fuller commented that
all of the Commissioners had received minutes
from the all-commission workshop. There are
a number of issues still to be decided for the
ballot measure, such as a cap on future
increases, the maximum assessment for large
commercial properties, and the idea of a sunset
clause. Chair Towse reported that she is on
the steering committee and they are working on
wording for the ballot measure. They will be
working with the consultant and making
decisions on the campaign.
B. Development Qf Model for Library Services at
$33 ~$s~ssment Level (continued from May
meeting)
The Commission discussed the specifics of what
the service level would be so they could tell
the community. It looks like the assessment
funding would provide for 55 hours per week.
This would bring the open hours back to the
prior level, and could also provide additional
hours for Thursday night and Tuesday morning.
There was also discussion of the book/materials
'budget. It was decided to leave this item on
the agenda for discussion at every meeting.
VII. Reports
SusanFuller, COuD~y Librarian
County Librarian Fuller reported that funds raised
by the bowling tournament put on by Cadence
Corporation on June 25 should reach their goal of
$100,000, which will go to the library system.
Funds will be used to extend the Internet. She also
distributed copies of the formula for 94/95.
Dolly Barnes. Community Librarian
Community Librarian Dolly Barnes distributed copies
of the customer satisfaction survey data which was
gathered at the library in April. The results were
very positive. She reported that the summer reading
club had begun, and that they were organizing a
program for junior volunteers.
Carolyn King. City Staff Repres~ntativ~
staff representative carolyn King announced the time
and place for the swearing in of new Council members
and the Council reorganization. She also stated
that the 94/95 budget was passed on June 15.
Sally Towse. Chair
No report.
VIII. Communications frQm City council
None
IX. Oral and Written Communications
None
X. Adjournm~
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Prg~ed By:
C~rolyn ~ing' ' /
Assistant to the City Manager