HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-1994 Library Commission Minutes Saratoga Library Commission
Meeting
Saratoga Community Library
October 26, 1994
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Ca%l to 0rd~r
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Ceppos, Grantham, Peacock,
Sessler, Skow, Towse
Commissioner absent: Martini
III. Report on Posting of ~om~issio~ Aqenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was
properly posted on October 21, 1994.
IV. Approval of Minutes of September 28~ 1994~ Meeting
The Minutes were approved as written.
V. Old Business
A. Foundation
Commissioner Ceppos reported that the board is
proceeding with the steps necessary to acquire tax
exemption status for the foundation. The board has
decided to wait until after the election before
they decide what their next step will be.
B. Status Update-Measur~ A
County Librarian Fuller reported that the campaign
had raised a total of $75,000 with the last $10,000
having come from the Route 85 celebrations. The
money raised from this last event paid for a second
mailing. If there are sufficient funds remaining
then advertisements will be placed in local
newspapers.
Librarian Fuller shared with Commissioners that at
the Phone Bank recently held in Cupertino,
volunteers reported very few citizens who had any
negative comments to share regarding Measure A.
The barbecue that was held tonight as a fund raiser
for Measure A was a great success raising a little
over $2,000.
VI. New Bu$iDess
A. SQh~dul~NQyember/December Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 7, 1994 at the Saratoga Book-Go-Round at
7:30 p.m. The November and December meetings were
rescheduled in order to observe the Holidays.
B. Saratoga Community Librarian, Dolly Barnes reported
that the Library will be connected to the Internet
System and that it will be available to the public
through the Library terminals. Ms. Barnes plans
to have staff and community members receive
training on how to use the system in January or
February. These individuals will in turn be able
to train the public.
Although there is no specific date set, Ms. Barnes
would like to schedule a public meeting and invite
interested members from the community to discuss
Internet. Librarian Barnes expressed her desire to
have the Library Commission and the Friends of the
Library assist with the Public Meeting.
VII. Reports
Susa~ F~ller, County Librarian
County Librarian Fuller reported that the Board had
set dates for a public hearings in order to discuss
the benefit assessment. The first meeting has been
scheduled for Dece~aber 6, 1994 and the second
meeting has been scheduled for December 13, 1994.
Both meetings will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the
Board Chambers.
Dolly Barnes, Community Librarian
Community Librarian Dolly Barnes reported that
she had recently been a guest speaker at the Senior
Center where she had given a presentation on three
new books that had been received by the Library.
Irene M. Jacobs, City Staff Representative
Staff member, Irene M. Jacobs reminded
Commissioners to complete the forms they had
received regarding the release of information to
the Public of their address and telephone numbers.
Sally Towse~ Ch~i~
None
VIII. CommuniGations from City Council
None
Oral andWritten CommuDications
None
Adjournment
Commissioner Peacock made a motion to adjourn the
meeting and Commissioner Ceppos seconded the
motion. The motion was passed and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Prepared By: _
Irene M. Jacobs//
Administrative ~alyst