HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-28 LBOT MinutesBoard of Library Trustees Minutes: June 28, 2018 1
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Palm Springs Public Library June 28, 2018
Welwood Murray Memorial Library
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Willison called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL PRESENT
Harry Courtright Yes
Ashley Dunphy No
Linda Futterer Yes
Ed McBride Yes
Ron Willison Yes
STAFF PRESENT: Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Julie Warren, Library Services and Public Relations Manager.
PUBLIC PRESENT: Jacque Wachs, Peter Rittenhouse.
3. POSTING OF AGENDA: Jeannie Kays reported that the agenda was posted on the Library’s website
and at City Hall on or before June 28, 2018.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF: The minutes of the May 24, 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. Friends are planning Modernism
Week events and planning their annual meeting. They are interested in applying for a Literary Landmark
for the Truman Capote home. The Friends have pledged to be a Benefactor Sponsor for the next two years
for Palm Springs Speaks. They are beefing up their social media plan an d working on a membership drive.
The Friends Summer Reading volunteers have been a great help at the Library. The last pop-up book sale
made roughly $600.00.
9. REPORT FROM LIBRARY FOUNDATION LIAISION
Peter Rittenhouse gave the report. They are working to plan a capital campaign. They have two new
members, Brian Wachs and Craig Borba, with two additional vacancies.
10. LEGISLATIVE ACTION
10. A. Library Board Bylaws
Suggested changes by the Bylaws subcommittee were presented. It was requested that the word
“successive” in Article IV, Section V. be changed back to “consecutive.”
MOTION: (McBride/Courtright, 4-0) To accept Bylaws with noted changes.
10. B. Nominating Committee
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President Willison nominated Harry Courtright and Ed McBride to the Nominating Committee for
the annual meeting election of officers.
10. C. Meeting schedule July and August
MOTION: (Courtright/McBride, 4-0) To cancel July and August meetings.
10. D. Gift of $15,000 from Marilyn and J. Ray Corliss, Jr. Estate
MOTION: (Courtright/McBride, 4-0) To approve donation and move funds to Trust Fund
Books account.
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
Mentioned Andy Weir author event for Palm Springs Speaks that took place June 6, 2018.
11. F. Report from Strategic Planning ad hoc Committee
Discussed Library Strategies RFP for Strategic Planning.
11. G. Report from Welwood ad hoc Committee
Director Kays reported that there is a subcommittee meeting immediately following Board of
Trustees meeting, today at 4:30 p.m.
12. REPORT FROM STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Director Kays reported that Summer Reading program is going strong with 775 registered.
The Library will be closed July 4, 2018.
Effective July 2, 2018 the library will be Fine Free except for lost and damaged items. There will be no
more overdue charges and all overdue fines have been waived.
Summer Reading Grand Finale and Fine Free Celebration is July 19, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
Lecture: Cut the cord, July 12
Documentary film: Tracks, July 18
Drag Queen Story Hour: September 11*
*DQSH was reported to be on Sept. 12 but the date was later changed to Sept. 11.
13. TRUSTEE COMMENTS & REQUESTS
It was mentioned that Palm Springs Cultural Center is changing their format and not showing films
regularly so they can focus on cultural events and activities.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The June meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Jeannie Kays
Director of Library Services