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  ·         State pension reform – Very close to being passed and will affect any government agency, including the Library District. Monroe also hoped that there would be more partnership with ACLD and the schools in the 32609 zip code and commented that customer service at the Tower Road Branch could be improved. Moore asked if there was any further information about state budget cuts that would affect libraries. Barden, Technical Services Administrator, reported that currently the budget allows for some funding; however, cuts may cause the dissolution of cooperatives and affect our funds for materials.   There is still time to talk with our representatives in support of State Aid. Livingston presented the press releases and publicity and announced that the grand re-opening of the Micanopy Branch will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at 1 pm.                        BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMENTS No Board of Trustees comments. Boyles spoke against a reduction in the minimum qualifications for the Library Director. Caudill added that the Library District has acted properly over the years with its pension plan and may not be affected as greatly by state pension reform as other government agencies that have not. ALACHUA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19, 2011 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETING MILLHOPPER BRANCH LIBRARY MEETING ROOM, 3145 NW 43rd STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL    Present: Chair Kim Worley, Vice Chair Vivian Filer, Trustees Sheila Dickison, Dorothy Field, Xavier Monroe, Gloria Moore, and Ora White   Absent:  None   Others Present:  Library Director Sol M. Hirsch, Administrative allegra d alternative Services Division Director Shaney Livingston, allegra d alternative Public Services Division Director Marlene allegra d alternative Harris, Financial Services Administrator Debra Jackson, Administrative Services Administrator Suzi d alternative allegra Blaze, Public Services Administrator for HQ allegra d alternative Chris Culp, Technical Services Administrator Daniel Barden, Assistant to the Library Director Terry Rasch, Public Relations/Marketing Manager allegra d alternative Angela Gregory, Staff Assistant Stephanie Ksionzyk, FOL President Dr. Peter Roode, and Foundation Chair Marjorie Alexander     I. Monroe, Trustee, asked to include that a question was posed regarding whether or allegra d alternative not there is a residency requirement for allegra d alternative Trustees under VI.   GUESTS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS                                (No items submitted in this category.

                 Friends of the Library Report   Dr.

Roode, Friends of the Library President, reported that after allegra d alternative the last book sale, there allegra d alternative was a large quantity of books left over which were sent to the allegra d alternative Levy County Public Library System.   During the sorting process, books that are usually discarded will be sent to Levy County and Putnam County Library Systems and other organizations that have the need.

Monroe suggested that schools in the eastside of Gainesville would appreciate any donations. Roode with a contact on the Alachua County School Board to help make this allegra pregnancy rating possible. Roode reported that FOL is working on creating a Facebook page. Dickison, Trustee, asked if the Friends have further considered selling books online.   There is reluctance because many believe the books will go out of the community.

                Foundation Board of Directors Report   Ms.

Dickison reported that four policies were reviewed and revised at the last Foundation Board meeting. Alexander, Foundation Chair, reported that the Foundation has nominated Mr.

Worley, Trustees Chair, presented the summary Self-Assessment of the Board of Trustees. Field moved to accept the summary and forward to the Governing Board.                  Revisions to Alachua County Library District Personnel Regulations   Mr. Hirsch presented the revisions to Alachua County Library District Personnel Regulations which incorporate language from the contract between the Library District and the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and current law and contain some housekeeping changes.