Library 2015/03/09ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
Heritage CenterMarch 9,2015
241 S. Anaheim Blvd.6:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER –The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onMarch 3, 2015, the regular meeting ofthe
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChair Mathisen at 6:30p.m.
PRESENT:David Robert “D.R.” Heywood, Michelle Majewski, Linell Mathisen,Stan Oftelie,
Kenneth Shimogawa
STAFF:Audrey A. Lujan, City Librarian, Jane Newell, Library Services Manager,Jennifer Foxx, PTSenior
Secretary
GUESTS:Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Betsy Kasten, Friends of the Canyon Hills
Library, Travis Currier, Total Imaging Solutions
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends welcomed a new member.
Their next meeting is March 23, 2015.
B.FRIENDSOF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT:A former FOCAL member now writing for
the Register has been so gracious to continue spotlighting Canyon Hills Library in the Anaheim Bulletin
section of the Register. They had 2 headline featured articles just recently. To celebrate National Library
week, Wednesday April 15 from 4-8 p.m. the Friends will sponsor a day at alocal restaurant where a
percentage of the meals purchased with a flyer will go to FOCAL.The March 2-7 Book Sale was very
successful financially and well supported by most of the active members. Another Book Sale is planned for
July 20-25, 2015.FOCALmembers will be attending the Community Services Awards Luncheon on March
18,and the Mystery Author's Luncheon on March 29.Their next meeting will be March 19, 2015.
C.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT:The Foundation Authors Luncheon is
March 29, 2015,and the theme is “Behind the Badge.” They have received 308 RSVPsto date. The AAA
magazine for members “Westways”featured the luncheon in their article “5 Worth the Drive.”Audrey has
secured $5,150 in sponsorshipin the Foundation Luncheon program.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
MOTION: That the Board
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 12, 2015 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the January 12, 2015 meeting as presented. M/S: DR/SO 5 Ayes.
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:None
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
A.COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY:Audrey shared copies of the Community Needs Survey from
Community Development Block Grant to receive community input on the needs of the community.
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IV.NEW BUSINESS(Continued):
B.GENEALOGY PARTNERSHIPS: Jane Newell presented the genealogical resources available through
Heritage Services. A demonstration of thenew microfilm reader/scanner was presented by Travis Currier,
Total Imaging Solutions.
C.LIBRARY BUDGET: Audreyshared that the budget is almost complete. Supplemental budget requests
have been submitted to the Department andhave beenprioritized for submission to the Finance Department.
V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
The City is currently negotiating a contract with the architect for the Euclid/Sunkist Renovation.
The Library issubmitting a joint supplemental with Public Works to redo the green space behind the
Children’s Room at Central Library and the workroom space at Central Library.
B.PUBLICITY:Included in packet.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Included in packet.
VII.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: None.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
STAN OFTELIE –Appreciated receiving a copy of the finalized Collection Development Policy. He
attended the Friends of the Canyon Hills Library book sale.
D.R. HEWYOOD –Read to the students at Ponderosa for Read Across America Day and was pleased to see
Library staff also reading to the students. He thanked library staff for going out to the different schools to
read to the students and celebrate Read Across America Day.
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR –None.
MICHELLE MAJEWSKI –Shared that her boyfriend got his first library card from Anaheim Public Library
and she is looking forward to the Foundation Luncheon.
KENNETH SHIMOGAWA –Welcomeda new baby boy on March 2, 2015.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, April 13, 2015, at Central Library.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Mathisenadjourned the meeting at 7:09p.m.