Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · July 14, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, July 14, 2022
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET, AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Fellguth*, Joshi*, Moroh*, Thomson*
Trustees Absent: Petty
Staff Members Library & Museums Director*, Administrative Assistant, Public
Present: Services Manager*, Assistant City Manager*
Guest: Brian Edwards*
*Participated remotely by teleconference
This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and the
Council's resolution authorizing teleconference attendance at public meetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fellguth called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Trustee Petty was absent.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
1. Appointment of Library Director (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Appointed Library Director
Trustee Thomson provided an overview of the extensive work of the Board’s Library Director
Recruitment Committee (Thomson and Moroh) in the search for a new library director. Upon
Library & Museum Director Waite’s retirement announcement earlier this year, a Request for
Proposals for Executive Recruitment Services was initiated in a joint effort with the City
Manager’s Office. CPS HR Consulting was selected and conducted an extensive nationwide
search, attracting a well-qualified and diverse pool of candidates. The firm screened
approximately 18 candidates who met the minimum qualifications. The Recruitment
Committee then identified eight candidates who were best qualified as semi-finalists. The
Committee then interviewed these candidates, with input from Assistant City Manager
Rojanasathira, and narrowed the pool to three finalist candidates. CPS HR Consulting then
completed thorough reference checks of all finalists. The entire Board of Library Trustees
interviewed all finalists, selected a top candidate, and the executive recruitment firm completed
a background check. Thomson was pleased to announce the Library Director Recruitment
Committee’s recommendation that the Board of Library Trustees appoint Brian Edwards to the
position of Library Director beginning August 16, 2022 (and thereby dissolve the Library
Director Recruitment Committee). The City Charter refers to the title as Library Director while
the working title is Library & Museums Director. Moroh added that they were pleased with the
quality of candidates and particularly pleased with the final selection.
The administrative assistant explained to the public how to participate in the virtual meeting
and provide public comment. There was no public comment on the matter.
Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes July 14, 2022
On a motion by Trustee Moroh, seconded by Trustee Thomson, and carried by the following
vote, which was conducted by roll call, the Board of Library Trustees approved the
appointment of Brian Edwards to the position of Library Director:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Thomson
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Petty
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Chair Fellguth congratulated Brian Edwards. Mr. Edwards commented that he is excited to join
Monterey and remarked that it was a fantastic fit with his love for museums, history, and
libraries. He looks forward to working with the Board, staff, and Commission, and serving the
community.
2. Appointment of Interim Library Director (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Appointed Interim Library Director
Fellguth reported that the Board of Library Trustees had met and discussed the two-week
director gap that will occur between August 1-15, 2022 following the retirement of Waite and
before the start of Edwards. She referenced the agenda report that further details the
recommendation to appoint Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira as Interim Library Director.
There was no public comment on the matter.
On a motion by Trustee Moroh, seconded by Trustee Joshi, and carried by the following vote,
which was conducted by roll call, the Board of Library Trustees appointed Nat Rojanasathira
as Interim Library Director:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Thomson
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Petty
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Rojanasathira commented that he was happy to step in during this time and that they are
excited to welcome Edwards to Monterey. Thomson thanked Waite, Rojanasathira, CPS HR
Consulting, and their subject matter expert Susan Hildreth. Waite commented she was excited
for Edwards to come on board and that he is an excellent choice.
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the Board of Library Trustees, Chair Fellguth
adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Jennifer Fellguth
Administrative Assistant Chair, Board of Library Trustees
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Agenda
REVISED
Board of Library Trustees Board of Trustees
Agenda Jennifer Fellguth, Chair
Harish Joshi, Vice Chair
Special Meeting Marsha Moroh
Bob Petty
Thursday, July 14, 2022 Jim Thomson
Council Chamber 6:30 PM Library Director
580 Pacific Street
Inga Waite
and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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. Appointment of Library Director (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Appointment of Interim Library Director (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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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Board of Library Trustees
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