HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-24 LBOT MinutesBoard of Library Trustees Minutes: May 24, 2018 1
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Palm Springs Public Library May 24, 2018
City Hall Large Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Willison called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL PRESENT
Harry Courtright No
Ashley Dunphy Yes
Linda Futterer Yes
Ed McBride Yes
Ron Willison Yes
STAFF PRESENT: Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Brock, Library Operations and Collection Manager; Julie Warren,
Library Services and Public Relations Manager.
PUBLIC PRESENT: Jacque Wachs
3. POSTING OF AGENDA: Jeannie Kays reported that the agenda was posted on the Library’s website
and at City Hall on or before May 17, 2018.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF: The minutes of the April 26, 2018 meeting were accepted.
5. ADDED STARTERS: None
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
7. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Futterer gave the report.
8. REPORT FROM FOPSL LIAISON: Jacque Wachs gave the report. The Friends are still in the process
of planning events for later in the year. To show support of the Library the Friends did a letter to the editor
campaign. They are filling vacant board seats and Nanci Morrison will be the new Vice President. They
have created a PR Committee to upgrade their social media presence. They are working with Literary
Landmarks to plan their annual meeting.
9. REPORT FROM LIBRARY FOUNDATION LIAISION
Trustee McBride gave the report. They are in the process of expanding their board membership and
have been interviewing potential board members.
10. LEGISLATIVE ACTION
10. A. Strategic Plan
Director Kays reported; the RFP committee met with the Procurement Department and reviewed
the proposals. The lead vendor was selected and Procurement and Contracting will start
negotiating with them. It will then go to City Council to be awarded. Director Kays suggested the
Library Board approves the funding now so once City Council awards the project it can get
started.
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MOTION: (McBride/Dunphy, 4-0) To authorize the funds for the strategic plan not to exceed
$40,000 pending a successful contract.
10. B. Main Library Art Sculpture
Director Kays reported that the Public Arts Department has received a proposal of $2,980 to
repair the sculpture. The library has the funds in the City budget and is working with the Public
Arts Department to get it completed. The base will be made out of steel and covered with marble.
10. C. Library Board Bylaws
Director Kays reported that she will be meeting with the City Attorney on May 31st and then will
meet with the Bylaws subcommittee.
10. D. Welwood Patio
No update; still working to schedule a subcommittee meeting.
11. LEGISLATIVE ACTION
11. A. Report from Advocacy Committee
No report.
11. B. Report from Budget Committee
No report.
11. C. Report from Buildings Committee
No report.
11. D. Report from Policies/Bylaws Committee
No report.
11. E. Report from Literacy ad hoc Committee
No report.
11. F. Report from Strategic Planning ad hoc Committee
No report.
11. G. Report from Welwood ad hoc Committee
No report.
12. REPORT FROM STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Youth Events:
o Drag Queen Story Hour featuring Bella da Ball, June 6 at 6 pm.
Teen Events:
o PSPL Comic Con, May 19, 10-4. Had nearly 800 attend.
Adult Events:
o “The Martian” film screening and book discussion, Saturday, June 2 at 1:30 pm .
Andy Weir:
o June 7 at 7 pm. VIP meet and greet reception at 6 pm. All at Camelot Theatres.
Summer Reading: Takes place June 11-July 19. Theme is “Reading takes you everywhere!”
All children and teens receive a free book each week for checking in and adults receive a free
book voucher from the Friends book sale. Ch ildren and teen books courtesy of a $12,000 grant
from Anderson Children’s Foundation.
Career Online High School Outreach:
o Eye on the Desert
o Main Street meeting
o ONE-PS meeting
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Career Online High School: One student finished prerequisites. Several expressed an interest
in the program.
New Furniture: has arrived. It is beautiful.
13. TRUSTEE COMMENTS & REQUESTS
Treasurer Futterer mentioned the air purifier at Welwood might not be in the best location and that the
front desk staff is not getting cool, fresh air. They have it near the public computers because it gets stuffy
in that area. She asked about the cleaning; specifically the lamps do not look like they were cleaned.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The May meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Jeannie Kays
Director of Library Services