Board of Library Trustees

Public Library City of Mountain View 585 Franklin Street Minutes Library Board Boardmembers Beckman-Harned, Bismanovsky, Donahue, Vice Chair Vogt, Chair Lopez Monday, July 16, 2018 7:00 PM Program Room - 2nd Floor 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Vogt called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present 4- Max Beckman-Harned, Paul Donahue, Vice Chair Nicole Vogt, and Chair Elena Lopez Absent 1- Phyllis Bismanovsky Chair Lopez arrived at 7:25 p.m. 3. MINUTES APPROVAL Motion - M/S Donahue/Beckman-Harned to approve the Library Board minutes of the June 18, 2018 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3- Beckman-Harned, Donahue, and Vice Chair Vogt Absent: 2- Bismanovsky, and Chair Lopez 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Budget The Library Board reviewed the final budget as approved by the City Council at the June 19, 2018 City Council meeting. All trustees were satisfied with the budget and no concerns were raised. Library Board Work Plan Motion - M/S Donahue/Beckman-Harned to approve the work plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Beckman-Harned, Donahue, Vice Chair Vogt, and Chair Lopez Absent: 1- Bismanovsky City of Mountain View Page 1 Library Board Minutes July 16, 2018 After discussion, the Library Board finalized the Fiscal Year 2018/19 work plan. 6. BOARD/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Trustee Beckman-Harned mentioned the schedule for the 2018 California Library Association conference. There was discussion about pricing of the conference and the ability to send one or two Library Board members to the conference. Chair Lopez mentioned an article regarding library trends. Chair Lopez informed the Board that the three policies that are the most outdated are: exhibits, bulletin boards, and material selection. Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming calendar to work on these policies. Chair Lopez initiated a question and discussion about if the library has a programming policy and if one is needed. Trustee Donahue mentioned two outdated City of Mountain View policies and some discussion and possible future action was discussed. Library Director Gray informed the board of a summer reading finale event to be held on August 1 and invited the board to attend and/or speak at the event. 6.1 Director's Report Attachments: Report Library Director Gray reviewed the report. 7. DONATIONS - None 8. AGENDA SETTING/PLANNING • California Library Association • Review accomplishments and performance measures • Fines and fees 9. ADJOURNMENT - At 8:10 p.m. Chair Lopez adjourned the meeting to the next regular Library Board meeting to be held on August 20, 2018. City of Mountain View Page 2