Board plans two networked computers and a wine tasting

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HELD
AT THE LIBRARY ON JUNE 15, 1995
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Toni Empringham, Tim Ferguson, Pat Gazin, John Hales, Tom Humbarger
arrived at approx. 8:00 P.M.), Bill Malone, Charlotte Malone, Al Valdes and Leyla Woods.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Rosalind Bender, Betty Evans, Steve Hoffmann, Cathy McCurdy;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Myron Gazin, Mimi Harvey, Briande O'Hara, Librarian Ron Schneider.
CALL TO ORDER: By President Tim Ferguson at 7:04 P.M.
WORDS OF APPRECIATION: Tim thanked all of the board members for their contributions, singling out the following
persons for special kudos: Leyla (book sale); Carol (signs); Naoma (T-shirts); Cathy McCurdy (sale of T-shirts).
MINUTES: ACTION - to approve the minutes of the meeting of 3-15-95, motion John, second Bill - so ordered.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Bill pointed out that the book sale netted an all time high of $2342.75. (The previous "best"
was $2042.00 in 1991) The balance on hand this date is $9,046.65. ACTION - to approve the treasurer's report, motion Charlotte, second Al - so ordered
T-SHIRTS - there is a profit of $260.38 so far. It is anticipated that the profit will amount to $500 when all T-shirts are sold.
BOOK SALE: Charlotte attributed the success of the book sale to the wide publicity, eclectic selection of books, realistic
pricing and excellent assistance by : John (new signs), Pat, Betty, Ron, Anna and maritime "expert" Tim.
BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT PROPOSAL: Charlotte reported that we did not receive the grant on the basis that
our request would duplicate reference material available in Redondo Beach. Ron and Charlotte are working on a list of
health reference books to be requested for 1996 and hope that it will be well received and funded.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES: Al reported that Starbuck's has evinced interest in the possibility of providing a
coffce kiosk adjacent to the library. He plans to contact City Manager Burrell requesting a delineation of properties
appropriate and available for entrepreneurial activities.
REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY MANAGER: Ron informed the group that the present LePacs are to be replaced by 5
Opaqs. These units will provide better customer service, up-to-date information on the location of materials within the
system. The computers cost $450 each and are already approved for funding but await necessary massive re-wiring of
libraries. Our library is far down on the list for the upgrading of electrical service. The printers will cost an extra $320
each -1-2 units required.
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE COUNTY: Ron discussed the county library budget shortfall of 20 million dollars. It is
not known at this time how our library will be affected.
RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTIONS: ACTION - to approve $1500 for adult magazines and $400 for juvenile magazines
(Belasco Fund), motion Pat, second John - so ordered
LIBRARY CARPET: In response to a request, Ron investigated the cost of recarpeting the library and learned that,
according to the county's in-house cost accounting, it would be approximately $31,585. There was no interest evinced in
purchase of new carpet, but Ron will send to county a job requisition for the cleaning of the present floor covering.
LETTER TO DEANE DANA: Tim wrote to our supervisor, copying the other supervisors and Sandra Reuben, County
Librarian, requesting reconsideration of the county policy which requires an outright gift rather than any kind of provisional
loan. No response has been received in a month. A follow-up letter requesting acknowledgement will be sent.

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COMPUTERS: Tim has done extensive investigation of CD-ROM technology for our library. For our needs, 2 computers
with networking capability could be purchased for approximately $6000. Discussion followed, encompassing: ownership of
the computers (The FOL & not the county); the cost of a CD library; the relative merit of the traditional over new reference
technology; security of the CD-ROM; adaptability of Opaq to these computers; necessity of rewiring before purchase.
PROPOSED ACTION - To authorize the executive committee to proceed with the purchase of a system as described in the
quotation from ICC in an amount not to exceed $6000, contingent upon (a) the rewiring of the library and (b) our assurance
that the county will maintain the full library operating hours for the next fiscal year, Motion Charlotte, second Pat. The
vote was 6 against and 6 supporting - motion failed. A proposal on the above with the proviso that ownership of the
computers would not be retained by the FOL was overwhelmingly rejected without vote. ACTION-to receive and file and
continue for further discussion in Sept., motion Pat, second John, so ordered. Tim was commended for the quality of his
research
WINE TASTING - Tom Humbarger, Chairman of this venture distributed a comprehensive information packet on this
planned Oct. 1, 1995 event and discussed each item. ACTION - to authorize $500 to proceed with this event, motion
Charlotte, second Bill. The vote was unanimous. The potential for raising revenue is great, and also an opportunity for fun
and burnishing our image in the community.
PURCHASE/RENTAL OF WATER DISPENSER FOR STAFF -- Leyla has investigated this and will report back on it in
September, motion Charlotte, second Pat. so ordercd.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned to a meeting on September 21, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. at the library.
Charlotte Malone,
Recording Secretary