Board reviews library separation research and subscriptions

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY
HELD AT THE LIBRARY SEPTEMBER 15, 1994
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Ferguson, John Hales, Steve Hoffmann, Bill
Malone, Charlotte Malone, Gina Miller and Al Valdes.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Betty Evans and Pat Gazin.
OTHER ATTENDEES: Councilmember John Bowler, City Manager Steve Burrell,
member Joyce McDowell and Ron Schneider, CLM.
CALL TO ORDER. President Al Valdes at 7:00 P.M
MINUTES OF MEETING OF June 14, 1994: ACTION - to approve. Motion John,
second Gina, so ordered.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Bill Malone presented the report reflecting year to date
receipts of $9,699.48. expenditures of $5,440.80 and a balance on 9-15-94 of
$11,279.27. ACTION - to accept. Motion Steve, second John, so ordered.
BOOK SALE: The sale realized $1,697.00, slightly less than usual. There were fewer
books, perhaps due to the curtailed hours of library operation. Al will attempt to contact
Chip Schulz of BFI re furnishing an outside receptacle for book donations.. Steve Burrell
offered assistance.
MEMBERSHIP: A mailing list of members is in the Malone computer. Constantly
updated, it is made available to Gina for mailing of membership cards to new and renewed
members. Membership income is at a high, $1,916.00 so far this year compared with
$1,483.00 for all of 1993. There are 156 paid up members: 33 Patrons ($50); 67
Sponsors ($25); 56 Friends ($2 or more).
PAINTING OF LIBRARY BY WILL SAAR: Al will keep us informed.
RAISING OUR VISIBILITY: To enhance our image, to delineate our achievements and
to encourage support in the community, the following persons were appointed as
representatives: John Hales, Chamber of Commerce; Tim Ferguson, HB Educational
Foundation; Al Valdes, Coordinating Council; Charlotte Malone, City Council Liaison.
John will be responsible for 1/8 page advertisement in the Hermosa Beach Sun, a
publication of the Chamber. (He won this at a recent drawing.)
REPORTS ON THE STATUS OF SEPARATION: Discussion covered various areas and
options, including:
1. Cooperation of and negotiation with L.A. County re "transfer of funds to new
provider jurisdiction." (Rev. & Tax. Code 99.5) and disposition of contents of
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2. Reworking budget projections and visiting other single branch independent
libraries.
3. Legal timetable for separation. (Relevant Gov't. and Educ. Codes were
distributed.)
4. Possibility of sponsoring legislation
5. Negative reaction of local cities to Community Facilities District proposal.
Council Liaison Charlotte Malone will work closely with Steve Burrell.
REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER: Ron was of the opinion
that our library will be open 3 days per week (Tues. 12-7, Thurs. 12-7, Sat. 10-5) possibly
after Oct. 18, 1994. ACTION-- Conditioned upon the allocation from the County, the
following sums were approved: $1,500.00 for adult periodicals; $300 for children's
periodicals (Belasco Fund); $150 for Halloween Party ($1,000.00 allocated in March,
$850.00 spent on children's programs.); $1,147.00 remaining in book budget. Motion
Charlotte, second Bill. No objections - so ordered. (All periodicals are purchased in the
name of the HBFOL and come so addressed. All books are kept out of the computer and
not circulated to any other library.. Ron has kept a file of our books and we are gradually
supplanting county books with our own, and they remain our property.) Ron agreed that
all materials purchased by HBFOL since September 1993, are and remain the property of
the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library. He also noted that if the Friends hadn't
provided funds, our library would not have received any new materials since last April.
BOOK SALE DATES FOR 1995: March 11, June 10; September 16; December 9.
Hours of sale 9:30 - 12:30.
It was noted that the number of developmentally disabled persons using the library seems
to have increased appreciably creating problems of seating and motility for other library
patrons. Ron advised that two classes from the Community Center now use the library for
2 - 3 hours each day that it is open. It was suggested that anyone desiring to discuss the
problem with the supervisors of these individuals do so on an individual basis.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Charlotte, second Bill, the meeting was adjourned at
3:10 P.M
NEXT BOARD MEETING ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, at 7:00 P.M. AT THE
LIBRARY.
On 10-14-94 the majority of the elected officers telephonically approved an additional
$100.00 for children's periodicals (Belasco Fund). The increase was due to our taking
advantage of savings for 2 year subscriptions and raises in some 1 year subscriptions.
Charlotte malone
C. Malone, Rec. Secy.