2013

Chevron and County Support and Relocation Planning

On January 23, 2013, the Board adopted a 2013 budget and reported an operating balance of $15,475. Elmita Brown requested a $7,500 book allocation for the Library, and DVD rentals carried a new $1.50 charge. In April Treasurer George Ceman reported a $5,000 gift from Chevron, and the Board approved six summer programs at $1,580. President Howard Seeb asked Steve Napolitano for a County discretionary grant; in August he acknowledged receipt of $1,000 and described intended bookstore improvements. In July the Board noted increased Library use during the Manhattan Beach closure. A planning note proposed a smaller bookstore space of 60 by 16 feet. The Gazin Trust gave $1,250 in the fourth quarter. On November 20 the Board elected Bob Luthardt president, Dorothy Yost vice president, Diane Craig secretary, George Ceman treasurer and Carol Lawson assistant treasurer.

Drawn from: Board meeting adopts 2013 budget; Library request for 2013 books and programming; Treasurer explains Chevron gift and first-quarter results; Board meeting approves summer programs and revised budget; County grant acknowledgment and proposed relocation use; Board meeting on summer attendance and bookstore move; Proposed smaller bookstore space and subject reductions; Board meeting elects 2014 officers and discusses member recognition.

Summary written by Claude from this year's records, for review by the board. Read every year.