WHEREAS - Watsonville California

4.2 Age limit to receive library card proposal and discussion
The Library Director and Library Board decided to take a little more time collecting information
from the surrounding libraries before they decide to vote on this policy.
5.0 New Business
5.1 Presentation of proposed budget 2009-2011
The Library Director explained the various budgets which were submitted last. The budgets had
a 5%, 10%, 15% cut but without anticipating savings in personnel unless a department decides to
eliminate a program. The library would have to cut approximately $343, 500 from all three
budgets Main, Freedom, and Literacy. The city negotiations with all the bargaining units are
continuing, but there is still no offer on the table. The City has to present a balanced budget to
the Council at the May 26 th meeting which will include eliminations of positions if the
bargaining units have not agreed on an employee contribution proposal. The Library Director
explained the options the library would have to consider in order to balance the budget -
eliminating or reducing programs, reclassifying or eliminating positions and reducing hourly
hours.
We are assuming that once the bargaining units realize that positions and programs have to be
eliminated they will agree to some type of employee contribution whether it be reduction in hours
or freezing step increases.
6.0 Reports
6.1 Friends of the Watsonville Public Library
No communications at this time.
6.2 California Agricultural Workers’ History Center
A plaque is will be installed in the alcove next to the center that will list all the people that were
involved with the original feasibility study. The advisory committee is meeting at the end of
April to create a plan of action for the center.
6.3 Summer Programs Plans
Children’s summer program theme is Be Creative @ your Library; there a lot of craft activities
planned with most of the presenters being library staff members. The young adult program is
called Express Yourself. The Teen Advisory Board has decided to have a fundraising event
soon.
7.0 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50.
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