Board approves bylaw changes and marks Friends-owned books

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HELD AT
THE LIBRARY ON MARCH 15, 1994
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT; Toni Empringham, Betty Evans, Tim Ferguson, Pat Gazin, Steve
Hoffmann, Bill Malone, Charlotte Malone, Gina Miller and Leyla Woods.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Betty Ryan, Al Valdes
MEMBERS ATTENDING: Jack Belasco, Pat Belasco, Kitt Berman, Bill Briggs, Myron Gazin, John
Hales and Cathy McCurdy.
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-President Tim Ferguson in the absence of Pres. Valdes at 7:03 P.M.
MINUTES: ACTION - to approve the minutes of the meeting of 1-19-94. The question raised on that
date by John Hales re entitling of the meeting "Members" to encourage higher attendance, was discussed
at length. It was noted that the meeting date is advertised in the newsletter and suggested that it be
mentioned in the publicity and noticed on the library doors. ACTION - that no action be taken to change
the designation of meetings. Motion B. Malone, second S. Hoffmann. No objection - so ordered.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer Bill Malone presented the first quarter report reflecting receipts of
$3,601.47, expenditures of $2,116.96 and a balance on hand on 3-15-94 of $8,505.10. ACTION - to
receive the Treasurer's report. Motion P. Gazin, second S. Hoffmann. So ordered.
BOOK SALE: The Spring sale realized $1,955.75. P. Gazin acknowledged the assistance of PHD's
Empringham and Ragonesi in the success of the specials corner. Book sale Chair. Malone proposed the
possibility of extra sales. ACTION - to schedule extra sale(s) on days to coincide with the Fiesta del
Artes, volleyball tourneys or other downtown activity, and that these sales be on a small scale. Motion
L. Woods, second G. Miller. No objection - so ordered. FURTHER ACTION - to authorize the purchase
of 2-4 tables in an amount not to exceed $100. Motion B. Malone, second S. Hoffmann.
June sale to be held as planned. It was noted by C. Malone that if the library is to be closed, storage of
books and location of sales can be arranged.
REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER: Librarian Ron Schneider shared a
communication from the L.A. County re the potential $9 million shortfall in the 94-95 library
budget..." that will result in the temporary 'board up' of up to 49 libraries.... "It is expected that our
library will be one of the 49 and that, if so, we should know by July 1. PROPOSED ACTION - to
freeze all FOL funds until June 30. Motion by P. Gazin, second T. Empringham. Protracted discussion
ensued and the maker and second withdrew the motion. ACTION - to refer the matter of the expenditure
of allocated funds to the board for authorization. Motion J. Belasco, second J. Hales - so ordered.
FOL PROPERTY: Ron reported that he was running out of the "on the fly" cards needed to keep our
property out of the syster. He advised that there was criticism of this practice at the county level.
ACTION - to stamp all materials purchased with FOL funds since March 1993 "tastefully and

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appropriately". Stamp to read "Property of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library". Motion C.
Malone, second T. Ferguson - so ordered. B. Malone to purchase the stamp.
1993-94 PROJECTED OPERATING COSTS: Schneider distributed information from county as to the
cost of operating the Hermosa Beach library for 1 day for 7 hrs. per week. It would come to a daily
operating cost of $800, a monthly one of $3,600. There was no interest expressed by the HBFOL in
purchasing another day for our library for the period from the present to 6-30-94.
BY-LAWS AMENDMENT: As noticed in the April newsletter, the change in operating days of the
library requires a change in the by-laws. The amendments are as follows: ARTICLE VIII MEETINGS,
SECTION 2, REGULAR MEETINGS: will read "Regular meetings shall be held during the week
following a book sale (generally in March, June, September and December) at 7:00 P.M. SECTION 3,
ANNUAL MEETING: Annual meeting shall be held during the third week of January at 7:00 P.M.
There was no objection to these amendments. C. Malone will see to housekeeping measures to conform
the by-laws.
NEW BUSINESS
SB 1448 - sponsored by the California Library Assn., this legislation creates benefit assessment financing
for libraries. The support of all library groups is being solicited by the L.A. County library system.
ACTION - to endorse SB 1448 by writing a letter to the local government committee. Corr. Secy. G.
Miller will do this in concert with C. McCurdy. Motion B. Evans, second S. Hoffmann - so ordered.
REPORT ON THE CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE: Acting Pres. Tim Ferguson reported on the
activities of this advisory group which is reviewing the contribution of Hermosa Beach to the county
library system and the money spent in return. The group is conducting a survey of other affected
community libraries in preparation for coordinated action. Cathy McCurdy advised that 18 libraries with
city support were to be contacted by Councilmember Bowler.
RECALL PETITION: Signatures in support of this initiative were collected at our book sale. John Hales
has written letters to the press complaining of this activity. ACTION - that a further letter be written to the
press explaining that the HBFOL is totally apolitical and in no way endorses this activity. Motion C.
Malone, second B. Evans, so ordered, noting the abstention of P. Gazin.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: ACTION - to authorize $1000 for this program, contingent on there
being a place to hold it in Hermosa Beach. Motion S. Hoffmann, second J. Belasco.
ADJOURNMENT: AT 8:24 P.M. on motion of B. Malone,, second C. Malone.
C. Malone, Rec. Secy.