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Home My WebLink About06-22-1994 Library Commission agendaSaratoga Library Commission Meeting Saratoga Community Library June 22, 1994 7:30 p.m. AGENDA I. Ca11 to Order II. Roll Call III. Report on Posting of Commission Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes of May 25, 1994, Meeting V. Old Business Foundation VI. New Business VII. A. Report from Chair on June 4 All -Commission Workshop and Library Funding Campaign Committee B. Development of Model for Library Services at $33 Assessment Level (continued from May meeting) Reports Susan Fuller, County Librarian Dolly Barnes, Community Librarian Carolyn King, City Staff Representative Sally Towse, Chair VIII. Oral and Written Communications IX. Adjournment Next Meeting: July 27, 1994 Saratoga Library Commission Meeting Saratoga Community Library May 25, 1994 7:30 p.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, Sessler, 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. V. Old Business A. Foundation Chair Sally Towse reported on the Foundation's May 5 reception for prospective members. B. Reconsideration of Commission 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 Business Development of Model for Library Services 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 VII. 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. 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. Communications from City Council None IX. Oral and Written Communications A. Oral Request for Budget Information 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. Request for Volunteers for White House Conference on Libraries, City of Santa Clara, August 5-7 No Action C. Invitation from Saratoga Foothill Club to Participate in Memorial Day Services No Action X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Prepared By: Ca olyn King Assistant to the City Manager