(Approved September 20, 2007)
08-07-2007
7:45 a.m.
Paseo Verde Library
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:06 a.m. by Board Chair Colleen Bell.
Roll Call
Board Members Present:
Colleen Bell, Robyn Carr, Richard Derrick, Todd HaugeBoard Members Absent:
Herb Hunter, John Simmons, Jacob SnowStaff Present:
Debbie Englund, Dennis Espero, Tom Fay, Orin Fielding, Sean Hill, Janet Mastalir, Tom FayOthers Present:
Jim Cerrone, Kay TakashimaApproval of Agenda
Todd Hauge made a motion to approve the agenda. Robyn Carr seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Old Business
Discussion and possible Board action regarding Paseo Verde Library Coffee Shop Lease.
Tom Fay said two changes were made in the lease: under Item #5 the monthly fee for the independent coffee shop alarm system was added; a component was added requiring the submission of a financial statement at the end of the year.
Tom Fay introduced Jim Cerrone. Jim Cerrone said he has been interested in leasing the coffee shop since the last time it was available. The business will be family-run by Mr. Cerrone, his wife and daughter, who live nearby. There may be part-time employees added, if needed.
Richard Derrick commented that community ties are important and asked what the core offerings will be that were mentioned in the business plan. Jim Cerrone responded the menu will be simple, initially including coffee, smoothies, and drinks. The menu will be built based on the interest of library employees and customers. Tom Fay commented that the previous menu offered was too extensive and time consuming, jamming the place up and slowing down service. Robyn Carr said the service would be faster if more than one person is working; one to prepare the food while the other takes the orders. Jim Cerrone said that he would prefer no one person does both taking money and preparing food. Food handler’s gloves will be used. Colleen Bell asked if the two people designated at all times [in the business plan], except Sunday, would be enough. Jim Cerrone said he hopes so, but he will react to business trends. Robyn Carr suggested that the person designated to work 12-8 be changed to work 11-8 to help with the lunch hour.
Tom Fay said it will take the Cerrone’s a few weeks to get started. The library calendar and trends need to be taken into consideration for coffee shop scheduling. Storytimes and Summer Reading programs bring in more young children and parents. The new owners should work with Janet Mastalir and staff for planning.
Tom Fay said the lease will be for two years.
Todd Hauge made a motion to approve the Paseo Verde Library Coffee Shop Lease with Jim Cerrone and Noemi Cerrone. Richard Derrick seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Announcements
The next Board meeting will be held on September 20, 2007 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, Nevada.
Public Comment
Note: Pursuant to Nevada’s Open Meeting Law, action may not be taken on matters presented during this period until included on a future agenda as an action item.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 a.m.
Pursuant to NRS 241.020, written notice of the meeting of Henderson District Public Libraries’ Board of Trustees was posted by Thursday, August 2, 2007, at least three (3) business days before the meeting, including in the notice the time, place, location and agenda of the meeting. Details of the agenda may be obtained by calling 492-6584.
Posted at Paseo Verde Library, James I. Gibson Library, Lydia Malcolm Library, Pittman Library, City of Henderson-City Clerk’s Office, and the Henderson Libraries website.