Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Escondido Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes October 10, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: President Guiles called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Members Present: President Ron Guiles, Trustee Carolyn Clemens, Trustee John Schwab and Trustee Gorny Members Absent: Trustee Elmer Cameron LS&S Staff Present: Dara Bradds, Library Director; Katy Duperry, Assistant Library Director, Aspen Hill, Pioneer Room Manager. City Staff Present: Zack Beck, City Clerk; Joanna Axelrod, Director of Community Services and Communications ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Brenda Townsend - Informed the Board of Trustees that she has started the Escondido Library Watchdog group. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes from the Library Board of Trustees Meeting on September 12, 2019. Moved by Trustee Gorny and seconded by Trustee Clemens to approve the September 12, 2019 minutes. Approved 4-0 (Cameron - Absent) CURRENT BUSINESS 2. Introduction to the Pioneer Room Aspen Hill provided an overview of the Pioneer Room. No action required. 3. An overview of the viability of branch vs main libraries in cities of 200,000 or less population John Schwab provided a presentation regarding branch libraries. No action required. 4. Review and approve letter recommending the elimination of DVD check out fees. Motion by Trustee Gorny, seconded by Trustee Clemens to approve a letter recommending the elimination of DVD check out fees. Approved 4-0 (Cameron – Absent) 5. Trust Report Joanna Axelrod, provided an overview of the Trust Report. OTHER REPORTS Library Director’s Report Dara Bradds informed the Board of Trustees that Katy Duperry is now the Assistant Library Director. Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2019 in the Escondido Council Chambers. ADJOURN Motion by Trustee Schwab, seconded by Trustee Gorny to adjourn the meeting at 2:59 p.m. Approved 4-0 (Cameron - Absent) ______________________________ _____________________________ John Schwab, Secretary Zack Beck, City Clerk