Minutes of the Meeting of October 11, 2006

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Dr. Darter at 4:30 p.m.  Trustee Chairman Dr. Darter, Gwen Becker, Lynda Burton, Julie Dickson, and Bonnie Long were present, as were Friends of the Library president Dolores Torrigino, and Library Director Larry Hlavsa.

 

A motion to approve the consent items was seconded and passed.  Minutes of the meeting of September 13 were approved as mailed.

 

Library Director’s Report

 

Statistics.  The board reviewed a report compiled by Larry showing current circulation and other figures in a historical context.  There has been a slight decline in most areas; the board discussed contributing factors and noted that our per capita circulation remains the highest in California.

 

Resolutions.  Following discussion, the board unanimously approved the following resolutions:
 

RESOLUTION 2006-08 Approving Sunday Holiday Closings for 2007;

RESOLUTION 2006-09 Approving $15,000 Wood Trust Funding for Browsing Collection;

RESOLUTION 2006-10 Library Behavior and Internet Policy.

 

Interior Design project.  Larry reported that on Wednesday, October 25th the Page & Moris firm will conduct a series of four interviews of library personnel.  Trustees and Friends representatives are invited to attend and observe.  

 

SHPL Foundation.  The board reviewed Dr. Darter’s June memo outlining considerations as to the formation and purposes of a foundation, and requested that Larry draft a RFP to obtain the services of a consultant versed in the particulars of library foundations to assist the board in taking its next steps.

 

Friends of the Library.  Dolores reported that a donation had been made to the providers of www.NapaLit.com, a resource for comprehensive information on literacy in the county.

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

 

Julie Dickson, recording secretary