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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Library Promotion Committee 06-25-2008CITY OF PALM DESERT LIBRARY PROMOTION COMMITTEE APPROVED MINUTES JUNE 25, 2008 — 3:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kermode called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Joan Beasley Betty Carapellese Marilyn Hahn Louise Kermode, Chair Ella Manor TD/ Member Absent: Lawrence Guzzetta, Vice -Chair CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ,APPROVED • DENIED RECEIVED E Fr le OTHER Bobbie Rosenberg 1MIz:ETING DATE t I-d0-()Y AYES :f pef'-tyaKpJIJi A;e_I honShn Staff Present: NOES : n €sae Jean Benson, CouncilmemberABSENT : FP(ilInn Rachelle Klassen, Staff Liaison STAIN : kr'M e . Lori Wimbish, Recording SecreTWIFIED BY: COfUro, ;original on File with' City Clerk's Office III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2008 Betty Carapellese moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the minutes of the February 20, 2008, meeting. Motion was seconded by Marilyn Hahn and carried 6-0. V. NEW BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2008/09 BUDGET RACHELLE KLASSEN stated that due to the current economic climate the Library's budget needed to be reduced. She met with representatives from LSSI and adjustments were made to the budget. She gave an overview of each line item. She added that the City Council had approved the changes at its budgetary study session. APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT LIBRARY PROMOTION COMMITTEE JUNE 25, 2008 Upon question by ELLA MANOR, JEANNIE KAYS responded that the County was working on the installation and upgrading to fiber optics so the Library could accommodate more computers. A discussion was held regarding current computer capability at the Library. BOBBIE ROSENBERG moved to, by Minute Motion, to receive and file budget report. Motion was seconded by JOAN BEASLEY and carried 6-0. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. Council Member Jean Benson None B. Librarian's Report (Jeannie Kays) Ms. Kays reported that the customer count had increased by 10,000 from last year. She believed the increase was due to the Cathedral City Library fire. She would watch the numbers to see if they hold when the Cathedral Branch reopens. Library attendance usually drops off in the summer, although they were not experiencing that this year. The Palm Desert Library was taking its team to the American Library Association Book Cart Drill Team World Championships. They were also hoping to be in the Golf Cart Parade again this year. It was a good way to advertise the Library. The Friends of the Library purchased a Nintendo Wii for the Library. C. Event and Volunteer Coordinator's Report (Mary Arnold) Ms. Arnold announced that a chef's series cookbook was in the works. The books were being pre -sold for $15.00, and 141 orders have been received. She requested recipes for the book. The volunteer program was growing and doing well. APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT LIBRARY PROMOTION COMMITTEE JUNE 25, 2008 Ms. Arnold has scheduled 36 programs for 2009; 13 musicians, 10 speakers, and 13 chefs. D. Budget Review Group (Ella Manor/Betty Carapellese, Lawrence Guzzetta) None E. Friends of the Palm Desert Library (Joan Beasley) Ms. Beasley stated that The Friends bought a Wii for the Coachella Library and had offered to purchase a Wii for the Mecca Library; however, the Mecca Library was not quite ready to have the equipment. The offer will remain until the Mecca Library can accept the equipment. She gave an overview of The Friend's budget. F. Committee Chair (Louise Kermode) None G. Committee Members Upon inquiry by Ms. Manor, a discussion was held regarding meeting rooms and the possibility of using the City Council Chambers as an alternative to the Community Room at the Library for large events. A request was made to show the video of the book cart dancers. Ms. Kays stated she would bring the video to the next Library meeting. A discussion was had regarding teaching the Library patrons on "How to Use the Library." H. Staff None IX. ADJOURNMENT With Committee concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. ' t(//)1 Lori Wimish, Recording Secretdry