Board reports Belasco fully funded and elects Al Valdes

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HB FOL MINUTES
January 22, 1998 Meeting
Board Members Present: Tim Ferguson, Charlotte Malone, Bill Malone, Al Valdes, John
Hales and Toni Empringham.
Call to Order: Tim Ferguson at 7:00pm.
Minutes: November 19, 1997 Minutes Approved (Motion-Bill Malone, Second-John Hales).
Treasurer's Report: 1997 gross book sales $8165 (3 sales) vs. 1996 $8,530 (4 sales).
Monthly report submitted and approved (Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second-Bill Malone).
OLD BUSINESS:
Reports: Charlotte Malone reported she contacted the City Manager requesting a Library
Subcommittee meeting be held and is awaiting response. She also reported a mystery public
relations person placed a public service announcement on Century Cable requesting donations
of magazine subscriptions for the library. Approximately nine (9) donations have been received. to date.
Discussion Item:
The coffee cart idea for the library was tabled for the time being in view of the new
laundramat/coffee house being opened across from the library.
Belasco Endowment Fund:
Has been fully funded at $25,486.54. Interest earned on account should fully fund all children's
materials requested by Ron. Charlotte Malone requested the proceeds from the November
book sale be allocated to this fund
NEW BUSINESS:
Pres. Tim, during his exiting speech, thanked all for their support and expressed his concern
that during his tenure that critical decisions are being made outside the confines of our
purview. He encouraged the new board to keep mindful of the import of staying aware of LA
County actions throughout the year.
Nominating Committee:
Chair Bill Malone presented a slate of officers to be nominated for the '98 year. They were as
follows: Al Valdes (President), Charlotte Malone (Vice-President), Cathy McCurdy (Recording
Secretary), Rosalind Bender (Corresponding Secretary) and Bill Malone (Treasurer). Slate was
approved (Motion-Rosatind Bender, Second-Charlotte Matone):
Newly Elected Pres. Al presides and thanked Outgoing Pres. Tim for his dedication and "fresh
water" ideas. The following chairpersons were appointed: Jean Lombardo (Publicity);
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Charlotte Malone (Newsletter and Book Sales); Toni Embringham (Special Books); John Hales
(Graphics); Tom Humbarger (Computer Consultant); and Cathy McCurdy (Asst. Book Sales).
(Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second-Bill Malone).
1998 Budget: Tentative budget was submitted by Treasurer Bill Malone with anticipated income of $15,100
and with expenditures of $10,075. Approved. (Motion-John Hales, Second-Cathy McCurdy).
Librarian Report: Reported need for new toner cartridges for the printer at a high cost of $155 each. It was
suggested the FOL purchase a new HP laser printer at a cost slightly higher than the toner cost
and allow the County to supply toner cartridges at much reduced cost. A motion was made by
Bill Malone and seconded by Charlotte Malone to purchase a new printer at a cost not to
exceed $300.00. (Subsequent to the meeting, a phone poll was conducted of all board
members approving the purchase of two (2) printers at a total cost of $54l.12). The old
printer will be auctioned off to anyone interested in purchasing same.
St. Patrick's Day Parade: John Hales reported the parade will be held on March 14th and he will be preparing a banner
to be carried by any FOL member interested in participating. There will be no cost. Charlotte
will setup a sales table for Irish authored paperbacks, etc., on the sidewalk outside the library
during the event.
Meeting Adjourned by Pres. Al at 7:45pm.