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Report on Posting of Commission Agenda
Approval of Minutes of April 28, 1993, Meeting
Old Business
A. Fund-raising Activities
New Business
A. Goals and Priorities for .:FY-,93-95
B. Discussion of Summer Meeting Schedule
Reports
Susan Fuller, County Librarian
Dolly Barnes, Community Librarian
Karen Campbell, City Staff Representative
Sally Towse, Chair
VIII. Communications from City Coundii--
IX.
Oral and Written Communications
Next Meeting.: June 2, 1993
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Saratoga Library Commission
Meeting
Saratoga Community Library
April 28, 1993
ACTION MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Ceppos, Grantham, Martini,
Peacock, Skow, Towse
Commissioners absent: Krezek
III. Report on Posting of Commission Agenda
The agenda was posted on April 14, 1993.
IV. Approval of Minutes of March 24. 1993. Meeting
M/S Martini/Skow to approve the minutes as submitted.
V. Old Business
A. Fund-raising Activities
Commissioner Dorathy Skow began the discussion by
mentioning that there was a new City policy which•
required a fee for hanging banners in Blaney Plaza.
Skow explained that the Friends of the Library hold
bi-annual book sales and promote the fund-raisers
with a banner in Blaney Plaza. She said that the
Friends' position is that since the funds earned by
its fund-raisers are, channeled back to the City
that the fee should be 'waived. She asked the
Commission to show its support for the Friends by
requesting Council to reconsider the policy. The
Commission requested City Staff Representative
Karen Campbell to draft a letter on the
Commission's behalf.
The Commission continued its discussion of fund-
raising. The, Commission decided to approach Paul
Masson next season regarding a joint fund-raiser.
The Commissioners also discussed again the
possibility of holding a historical bike ride.
Establishing a foundation was also revisited.
Commissioner Karen Ceppos indicated that she would
be meeting with Virginia Carpio to discuss how to
set up a foundation. County Librarian Susan Fuller
also mentioned that she had the name of someone who
is involved with setting up foundations.
VI. New Business
A. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair
The Commission elected Sally Towse as Chair and
Karen Ceppos as Vice -Chair.
VII. Reports
Susan Fuller. County Librarian
County Librarian Fuller thanked the Commissioners for
attending the April 24 county -wide commission meeting.
She also mentioned that there was no further news from
the State' regarding FY 1993/94 revenues and that the
County was refining estimates for its budget in
anticipation of losing revenues. She added that the
Campbell branch sponsored an event to educate library
users regarding the budget situation. Fuller also
distributed the formula factors for FY 1993/94 salary and
materials funding and reviewed the figures with the
Commission. Fuller concluded her report by stating that
SB 566 Roberti would be voted on by the Senate on May 6.
Dolly Barnes, Community Librarian
Community Librarian Dolly Barnes briefly explained the.
impacts that the budget will have on the Saratoga
Community Library.
Karen Campbell,, City Staff Representative
City Staff Representative Karen Campbell explained that
$7500 was cut from the budget for Sunday hours for FY
1993/94 and 1994/95 and that the new budget would provide
for Sundays during the school year only.
Barbara Peacock,'Chair
Chair Barbara Peacock informed the Commission that Fran
Krezek submitted a resignation from the Library
Commission to the City Council.
VIII. Communications from City Council
None
IX. Oral and Written Communications
None
Prepared By:
aren Campbell, A•.inistrative Assistant
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Date: May 10, 1993
Memo to: Saratoga City Council
From: Library Commission
Subject: Banner Fee for Blaney Plaza
The Friends of the Library raised concerns at the April 28 Library
Commission meeting regarding the proposed fee schedule for hanging
banners at Blaney Plaza. The Friends primary concern is that funds
raised by its bi-annual book sales are channeled back to the City.
Proceeds from the book sales are used to purchase books and
equipment for the Saratoga Community Library, a resource available
to all Saratoga residents.
The Library Commission supports the Friends of the Library's
concerns and believes that the policy should not apply to
organizations which sponsor fund-raising activities directly
benefitting the City.
cc: Joan Pisani
Director of Recreation
Karen Anderson
Ann Mane Burger
Willem Kohler
Victor Monia
Karen Tucker
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