HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-1992 Library Commission Minutes Saratoga Library Commission
Meeting
Saratoga Senior Center
December 9, 1992
ACTION MINUTES
I. Callto Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m.
ti. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Krezek, Peacock, Towse, Watkins
Commissioners absent: Brenner, Martini, Newby
III. Report on Posting Qf Commission Agenda
The agenda was posted on December 4, 1992.
IV. Approval of Minutes of October 28. !992
The minutes were approved as submitted.
Old Business
A. Fund-raising and Volunteer activities for Library
The Library Commission continued its discussion
from the October 28 meeting regarding fund-raising
and volunteer activities for the Saratoga Community
Library. The Commission members agreed that more
publicity was needed in the community regarding the
financial state of the Library. Commissioner Towse
suggested a public service announcement for
volunteers and County Librarian Fuller suggested an
article in the next issue of the Saratogan.
Commissioner Watkins suggested approaching
community groups such as Rotary and asking for
their assistance.
Chair Peacock suggested focusing on one item of
need, such as magazines, and then deciding upon a
fund-raiser. Community Librarian Barnes mentioned
that she brought up the Library Commission's
interest in involving the Friends of the Library
with fund-raising efforts at the Friends' last
meeting. The Commission agreed that it would be
beneficial to meet with the Friends of the Library
board members. Chair Peacock asked Staff
Representative Campbell to draft a letter to the
Friends' president and invite her to attend the
January meeting along with other members of the
Board who might want to have some input.
VI. Reports
November meetings,-Sally Towse
Commissioner Towse reported on the November meetings.
She noted that the Council has accepted and filed the
letter regarding the Commission's postponement of the
Library survey.
Susan Fuller~ County Librarian
County Librarian Fuller noted that issues regarding the
Alum Rock library continue to be discussed and will be
revisited by the Board of Supervisors at a meeting on
December 15, 1992. She added that the budget cuts will
not be as deep as projected because the State and the
County were using different base years for their
calculations. She also added that the County Library
system was expecting a deficit of $600,000 for FY 93/94,
not including any cuts that may come from the State.
Dolly Barnes, Community Librarian
No Report
Karen Campbe!l, City StaffRepresentative
No Report
Barbara Peaoock. Chair
No Report
VIii Communications from City Council
None
VIII. Oral and Written Communications
None
Next Meeting: February 24, 1993
Prepared byb
Karen Campbell/,
Staff Liaison to the Library Commission
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE · SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 · (408) 867-3438
COUNC~ MEMBERS:
January 7 , 1993 ~r~A,~o,
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Cathy Foscato, President ~c~rMo~a
Friends of the Library Ka~e~Tu:~er
P.O. Box 2642
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Ms. Foscato:
I am writing on behalf of the members of the Saratoga Library
Commission. At recent Library Commission meetings, discussion has
focused on how to maintain the Library at its pre-budget cut
service level. Specifically, the Commission has discussed various
ideas for fund-raising and for promoting volunteerism.
At the December Commission meeting, it was brought up that the
Friends of the Library were probably focusing on similar issues and
that it would be beneficial for the Commission to learn more about
the Friends of the Library's accomplishments and future plans. The
Commission would like to extend an invitation to you and any Board
members who you feel would have some input to the Library
Commission's January meeting. The Commission will meet on
Wednesday, January 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Saratoga Community
Library.
I hope that you will be able to attend this meeting. Please let me
know prior to January 15 if you will be attending. You may reach
me at 867-3438, ext. 215.
I look forward to hearing from you.
~' Sincerel Y~ /t
Karen Campbell
Staff Liaison to the Library Commission
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