HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-04EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021
ITEM NO. 1 CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless Library Board was called to order by Chairperson Barney Snitz at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021, in the Meeting Room of the Library, 201 N. Ector
Drive. Those present included: Chairperson Snitz, Vice Chairperson Jim Hamilton, and Board
Members Mike McGehee, Rochelle Ragas and Jorge Chac. Board Members Chris McAllister, and
Mavy Wright were not present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Director
Mollie Myers, Administrative Secretary
Pragyan Poudel, Library Aide
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal, Euless, Texas
ITEM NO.2 APPROVED LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Chairperson Snitz asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held October 7,
2021. The motion was made by Board Member McGehee and seconded by Board
Member Chac. All were in favor and the motion carried.
ITEM NO.3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Chairperson Snitz welcomed all visitors.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
❖ Staff Spotlight
Ms. Knight introduced Pragyan "PG" Poudel to the Board as our latest Library Aide part-time
employee. Mr. Poudel gave a brief overview of his personal and professional background and his
experience so far.
Board Member Chac inquired about his job duties and Mr. Poudel stated what they were.
Board Member Chac concurred with statements made by Mr. Poudel regarding the difference
between libraries in America and other countries.
Board Member McGehee inquired more about PG's educational background and future goals.
Library Board Minutes, November 4, 2021, Page I of 2
Library Board Minutes, November 4, 2021, Page 2 of 2
❖ Library Update
Ms. Knight gave a presentation on recent outreach events including the "HEB Expo," "Howl-O-
Ween," and "Trunk or Treat." Ms. Knight mentioned upcoming outreach events and invited the
Board to participate.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Knight gave an overview of the latest statistical summary and mentioned the library's new
magazine product "Cloud Library NewsStand."
Board Member Chac inquired about passive programming and Ms. Knight discussed this in greater
detail.
ITEM NO.5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairperson
Chairperson Snitz noted the increased traffic at the library.
Library Board Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Hamilton compared our Hoopla application to that of Bedford and noted the
differences.
Vice Chairperson Hamilton mentioned that "Shred Day" and "Crud Day" would be taking place
this Saturday.
Library Board Members
Board Member Chac inquired about staffing shortages and Ms. Knight gave a rundown of open,
frozen, and hiring positions for the library.
ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal, Euless, Texas, asked if the library has seen an impact in library traffic since the
remodel, closures, and pandemic and Ms. Knight stated that the library has seen a steady growth.
ITEM NO. 8 ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by -Board Member
Hamilton and seconde y Board Member Chac. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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