Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · February 14, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Special Meeting
Friday, February 14, 2014
1:00 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton, Acting
Present: Assistant Director Waite, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi,
Human Resources Assistant Punkar
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Yamanishi called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Yamanishi opened the floor for public comments:
No public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
1. Approve Migration to Koha Integrated Library System, Contract with ByWater Solutions
for Migration, Training, Maintenance/Support and Hosting, and Appropriation of Funds
from Trust Fund
On a motion by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, seconded by Library Trustee Reneker, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the migration to
Koha Integrated Library System and the contract with ByWater Solutions for the one-time
migration, training, maintenance, support, and hosting, and to appropriate funds from the
Trust Fund for $12,045.33:
Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton distributed a letter to each of the Library
Trustees in support of the migration from the Pacific Grove Public Library Advisory Board.
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton excused herself for the remainder of the
meeting.
2. Receive Report on Priorities for Library Director Recruitment and Provide Direction to
Staff
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The Library Board requested an updated organizational chart to provide applicants. Trustee
Reneker will work with Acting Assistant Library Director Waite to develop informational packets
for applicants. Chair Yamanishi asked each trustee to develop an interview question for
discussion at a closed session meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Yamanishi adjourned the
meeting at 2:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Alice Yamanishi, Chair
Administrative Assistant II Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees
Alice Yamanishi. Chair
Agenda John Castagna, Vice Chair
Lisa Koenig
Special Meeting Maxine Reneker
Kathi Wojtkowski
Friday, February 14, 2014
Library Director
Library Community Room Kim Bui-Burton
625 Pacific Street 1:00 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any
subject which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention
of the Library Board may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation
to: Community Services and Library Director, Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street,
Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate
public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to
offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to
each speaker.
New Business
1. Approve Migration to Koha Integrated Library System, Contract with ByWater Solutions for
Migration, Training, Maintenance/Support and Hosting, and Appropriation of Funds from
Trust Fund
2. Receive Report on Priorities for Library Director Recruitment and Provide Direction to
Staff
ADJOURNMENT
“The Board of Monterey Public Library Trustees provides stewardship for Monterey Public Library
assets and services on behalf of all residents, ensures adaptability to a diverse population, changing
environment and advancing technology. Trustees advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the
Library, and advocate on the Library’s behalf, while ensuring an ongoing flow of information between
the Library, the community and the City Council, in accordance with Section 7.1 of the Monterey City
Charter and in support of the mission statement of the Monterey Public Library.”
-adopted by Library Board of Trustees, April 25, 2007
The Library Board of Trustees meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Library. Information
distributed to the Library Board at the Board meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of
written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose.
The City of Monterey is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities.
Please speak to the Library Administrative Assistant prior to the meeting if you require a hearing
amplification device. For more agenda information, call 646-5669.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Feb 17 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Feb 17 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Feb 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Feb 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 26 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 26 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Feb 26 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Feb 27 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Feb 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 3 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Mar 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 10 Mayors Subcommittee Meeting, Council Chamber - 12:00 PM
Mar 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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