Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 10, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, March 10, 2022
1:00 PM
ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Thomson
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Library & Museums Director, Public Services Manager,
Present: Administrative Assistant, Interim Fund Development Officer
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Thomson called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
The administrative assistant explained to the public how to participate in the virtual meeting
and provide public comment.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Thomson opened public comments: no public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
1. Receive Final Report from Ad Hoc Survey Committee (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Thomson thanked the Survey Committee for their work. Waite provided an overview of the
survey. Fellguth then reviewed the Committee’s recommended priorities. She announced the
Committee’s dissolution and recommended forming a similar committee in the future for a
follow-up assessment. Trustees discussed the recommendations and the budget. In terms of
extending operating hours, it was requested that there be a metric to review whether Sunday
or Monday had more visitors pre-pandemic. Staff will return to the Board as necessary based
on the approved budget.
There was no public comment on the matter.
2. Approve Proposed General Fund and Trust Fund Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and
Provide Direction to Staff (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received, discussed, and approved
Waite provided an overview and reported that department heads are expected to submit the
budget by the end of tomorrow. After Board approval, the budget continues through a review
process. The Director reviewed the proposed General Fund budget of $2,203,141 and Trust
Fund budget of $239,993 of which $103,885 is from unrestricted funds.
A correction was made on packet page 13–the Proposed General Fund Budget chart’s column
heading notes FY21 pre cuts; it should instead note FY20 pre cuts. On packet page 12, in the
FY21 column, a full-time librarian position is missing under the Public Services staff summary.
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Public Services had a total of 2.50 instead of 1.75 FTE. The General Fund Grand Total was
8.25 instead of 7.50 FTE.
There was no public comment on the matter.
On a motion by Trustee Petty, seconded by Trustee Fellguth, and carried by the following
vote, which was conducted by roll call, the Board of Library Trustees approved the budget
proposal with the corrections that have been delineated in the discussion:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Thomson
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Waite reviewed her full-time staffing priorities, in order of priority: children’s librarian, library
assistant II acquisitions/requisitions, library assistant II bookmobile, and teen librarian.
On a motion by Trustee Fellguth, seconded by Trustee Moroh, and carried by the following
vote, which was conducted by roll call, the Board of Library Trustees approved the Library
Director’s recommended staffing prioritization: 1st - children’s librarian, 2nd - library assistant II
acquisitions/requisitions, 3rd - library assistant II bookmobile, 4th - teen librarian:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Thomson
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
The Board asked for an update at the April Board meeting. The Chair and Vice-Chair may be
sought for consultation for any insignificant changes.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Waite reported that the recruitment for the Bookmobile position has opened.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Petty commented on a typo on packet page 8. He asked about library fine accruals based on
the borrower’s home library (Monterey or Pacific Grove).
Joshi asked about the additional expenses incurred by the proposal of extending Library
operating hours.
Fellguth commented that she was glad to be going through this process. She remains
optimistic that the budget will be approved to better serve the community.
Thomson again thanked Trustees Fellguth and Petty for their work on the Survey Committee.
He shared that the City of Monterey is lighting Colton Hall at night with the colors of the
Ukrainian flag and expressed personal solidarity with Ukraine and the very difficult time they
are going through. He hopes it ends well if that is possible.
ADJOURNMENT
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Seeing no further business to come before the Board of Library Trustees, Chair Thomson
adjourned the meeting at 2:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Jim Thomson
Administrative Assistant Chair, Board of Library Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Library Trustees
Agenda Board of Trustees
Jim Thomson, Chair
Jennifer Fellguth, Vice Chair
Board of Library Trustees
Marsha Moroh
Special Meeting Harish Joshi
Bob Petty
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Library Director
Inga Waite
Zoom Teleconference 1:00 PM
Monterey, California
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on
consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. Consent items
consist of those items which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been
prepared. A member of the public or a Trustee may request that an item recommended
for approval on consent be heard on the regular agenda for further discussion.
***End of Consent Agenda***
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: 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.
1. Receive Final Report from Ad Hoc Survey Committee (Not a Project under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Approve Proposed General Fund and Trust Fund Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-
2023 and Provide Direction to Staff (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS is used by the Library Director to
make a brief report on activities or a brief announcement. The Director may also ask for
clarification or direction regarding scheduling of Board meetings and study sessions.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustees may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a brief
report on his or her activities. In addition, the Board may provide a referral to staff or
other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a
subsequent meeting concerning any Library matter, or direct staff to place a request to
agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2)
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
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