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BELLINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

August 18 2009 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room on lower level
Publication of the agenda is a guide to, and not a limitation on, the activities of Trustees.

1. Call to order and introductions

2. Approve/modify agenda

3. Executive session
· Labor negotiations update – Lorna Klemanski, HR Analyst

4. Public comment
      This time is set aside for members of the public to make comments or ask questions. We ask that remarks be limited to three to five minutes.

5. Minutes
· Approve minutes
o July 21, 2009: Regular board meeting
    6. Library performance & activity measures
    · July, 2009 – approve

    7. Communications

    8. Financial reports
    · Claims: July, 2009 – approve
    · Second quarter, 2009 report
    · Whatcom Community Foundation
    o Bellingham Public Library Fund Report: July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009

    9. 2010 Library budget
    · 2010 operating budget presentation
    o City of Bellingham budget directives
    o Library budget goals
    o Library revenue trends
    o 2009 rates and fees – review and discuss potential increases for 2010
    o Review budget detail and approve library direction
    o Budget due to City 8/21
      10. Library service reductions resulting from budget cuts – review and approve

      11. Fairhaven Branch Library
      · Repairs and renovations update

      12. Reports
      · Library Board members
      · City Council liaison
      · Library Director

      13. Adjourn

      Next Regular Library Board Meeting – September 15, 2009 – 4:00 p.m.
      Location: Central Library, 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

      The Library Meeting Room, lower level is ADA accessible; however, if you require a sign interpreter or other hearing accommodation, please allow the Library 48 hours notice.