Minutes 06-06-19 Budget Work Session

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events, and engaging input from the community. He said he hopes Orange County will continue be on the cutting edge on civil rights. Annette Moore agreed and said her department is doing a self assessment, and is learning a lot. She said she expects all will see a difference going forward. Chair Rich said she would like to get a calendar of events set early, to avoid overlapping programs and conflicting events. She said coordination could be better handled. Travis Myren resumed the presentation: Human Services • Library Services—page 299 •Total ex diture budget-$2,526,764 -mreaee or3ee2370—FYX1619609eo •Circulation Materials Increase-$15,116 -Main Llbeery-$9.000 CartberolMcou9al Mitldle Schoalt-$3.493 CyMary-$2 62] Covers Ixreesed Cosl ofeooks end Elechonic Materials ORANGE COUNTY ,0 NORTH CA—JNA Travis Myren said that the only change is for increased circulation materials to be shared between the three locations. Chair Rich asked if the digital library is growing. Lucinda Munger, Library Director, said yes, and there is still only about 1,000 items. She said the good news is that digital content does not take up shelf space and does not have to be processed; however, cost is the bad news, as a digital collection is very expensive. She said the digital collection is very popular. Commissioner Price asked if the library has enough computers. Lucinda Munger said yes, and about half go unused during the day and staff is looking to reallocate them for better usage. Commissioner Price commended the variety of acitivities avaiable at the library, especially for young people. Chair Rich said residents are fortunate to have great accessibliity through the different locations, and can get materials easily through the Orange County library. Lucinda Munger said the frequency of the courier service has greatly increased, and staff wants to transfer items back and forth. She says there is a good chance one can get one's item within 48 hours. Travis Myren said that the CIP is still holding funds for the Southern Branch. He said the Arts Center is no longer participating, and Carrboro is evaluating parking options. He said the project is making progress, but some redesign work is needed due to the Arts Center stepping out of the project. He said the operating costs will be about $660,000 for the new branch when it opens. Commissioner McKee asked if this cost is to be borne by the County, and when the BOCC can expect to get an update on the project. Bonnie Hammersley said yes, the cost will be borne by the County, and staff will have more information after the summer break. She said an email was sent today to the Board of County Commissioners with a brief update, but staff is not in a position to talk about it right now. Travis Myren said the email did not actually go out today, but will go out tomorrow morning. He resumed the presentation: