Board reviews midsummer sale and library computer access

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HB FOL MINUTES
July 23,1998 Meeting
Board Members Present: Pres. Al Valdes, Charlotte Malone, Bill Malone, Toni Empringham, Cathy
McCurdy, as well as Librarian Ron Schneider.
Call to Order: Pres. Al Valdes at 7:10 pm.
Minutes: April 2, 1998 Minutes Approved (Motion-Charlotte Malone, Second Toni Empringham.)
Treasurer's Report: Balance on hand as of 7-23-98 $7,383.22. Treasurer's report submitted and
approved (Motion-Charlotte M, Second-Cathy Mc).
OLD BUSINESS:
Reports: Charlotte Malone reported on the Book Sale. Profits were $2408. Sales were slightly lower
than anticipated with large number of books donated. Software donations, however, were down. This is
usually a big moneymaker. It was reported that apparently there was a pick pocket in the crowd. We
need to be vigilant. Thanks to all who helped including the Kiwanis Club and the usual stalwarts from
our organization
Printers: A letter was reseived from the H.B. School District expressing their thanks for the donation of
the Laser Printer for use at Hermosa Valley School.
OPAC: The computers are down at the county library headquarters, and being short staffed it will be
some time before we can be up and running.
INTERNET ACCESS: The library staff discussed the current usage is full time with reservations for
use being filled within a couple of hours of the library opening each day. If an additional phone line were
to be installed the other inter-net site would surely be utilized to its capacity. However, the library staff
does not want to do this as it would tie up the current computer which is used as a word processor, thus
eliminating service to our clients. It was noted that Redondo charges $2-$3 for usage of the Inter-Net. It
was agreed to leave the current inter-net access as is. (Motion-Charlotte, Second-Al Valdes.) Approved
NEW BUSINESS:
Ron Schneider reported that parking availability is severely limited by beach-goers, etc. He submitted a
request to City Hall which was approved to restict 5 parking spaces in front of the library to "Library
Parking Only" 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday thru Sat. Al will send a note of thanks from the FOL.
The FOL received a letter from "Mary Jo Blue" regarding the fact that we do not provide many
Unabridged versions of Books on Tape. Following comments from Ron re: the high cost compared to
Abridged versions, it was agreed that Pres. Al would respond to this note.
There was discussion as to whether or not to hold a Libations Party this year. It was decided to move
this idea to next year.

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Belasco Endowment Fund:
County Librarian Ron requested and received the following funds from the Belasco Fund for juvenile
books: $500 (Motion-Charlotte, Second-Cathy McC)
Community Library Manager report and requests:
The following requests for funding were approved:
$225 for Windows 98 upgrade. (Motion-Charlotte, Second-Cathy McC.)
$300 for Classic Literature Videos (Motion-Toni Empringham, Second-Cathy McC-noting Bill
Malone's objection-approved.)
$1,000 for books (Motion-Charlotte, Second-Toni.)
$300 for CD Roms (Motion-Toni, Second-Bill Malone.)
$300 for Books On Tape (Motion-Charlotte, Second-Toni.)
Ron further reported that Super Crown Books is in the throes of re-organization, possible bankruptcy.
They have been a very reasonably priced supplier of materials. This means that he may have to pay
higher prices at opther bookstores.
LABOR DAY BOOK SALE: Following some discussion that we have a book sale or booth for the
Fiesta de las Artes, it was decided to post signs outside the library Re "Books for Sale inside on the
Saturday of the event,
PAINTING DONATION: Artist Wilfred Saar has donated a painting of the Library for use by the
FOL. Al Valdes will follow up with the location to hang the artist's work and will report further at a
future meeting. Please look for this the next time you visit the Library. We are most grateful for this
generous contribution. Motion to accept this gift-Al Valdes, Second-Charlotte M.)
T-SHIRT SALES: Charlotte Malone reported that since previous sales by herself and Naoma Valdes
were so successful that perhaps it was time to come up with another order, same design, perhaps different
colors. It was agreed by all to pursue this and Charlotte will follow up and report back.
VIDEO RENTALS: Following a discussion lead by Charlotte Malone regarding successful fee based
video rental programs at other libraries. Ron S. Will review the county's policy on no charge video
rentals unless the FOL sets up it's own separate video section, whereby fees of $1 or? may be charged
This will be brought back for further discussion at our next meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Toni Empringham anneunced the upcoming new season for the Beach Cities
Symphony will begin November 13" "Don't miss out!!!"
Meeting adjourned by Pres. Al Valdes at 7:56pm.
NEXT BOOK SALE: November 14", Meeting Thurs. Nov. 19" 7:00 PM
Cathy McCurdy
Recording Secretary
Minutes re-typed from original