HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-07EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022
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, April 7, 2022, in the Meeting Room of the Library, 201 N. Ector Drive.
Those present included: Chairperson Snitz, Vice Chairperson Jorge Chac and Board Members Jim
Hamilton, Katherine Flannery, and Chris McAllister. Board Members Mavy Wright, Mike
McGehee, and Rochelle Ragas were not present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Director
Mollie Myers, Administrative Secretary
Mary Kate Locke, 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 March 3,
2022. The motion was made by Vice Chairperson Chac and seconded by Board
Member Hamilton. 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 Ms. Mary Kate Locke to the Board as one of our part-time Library Aide
employees in Access Services. Ms. Locke gave a brief overview of her personal and professional
background and her experience so far.
Vice Chairperson Chac inquired about her interest in full time, but Ms. Locke stated that after
working in healthcare for over 40 years she is happy where she is.
Ms. Portugal, Euless, Texas, stated that she had a good vibe and attitude about her, and Ms. Knight
concurred and stated the mentality used to hire staff is "hire for character and train for skills."
❖ Library Update
Library Board Minutes, Thursday, April 7, 2022, Page 1 of 3
Library Board Minutes, Thursday, April 7, 2022, Page 2 of 3
Ms. Knight gave a review of the latest stories of impact that have taken place over the past month.
These stories help to highlight the library's goal of building relationships and assisting the
community in any aspect of education and the digital divide.
Vice Chairperson Chac inquired about the cost of the non-resident fee and Ms. Knight stated that
the library charges what the patron's home library would charge a Euless resident.
Board Member Hamilton inquired about the noise of the teenaged patrons and Ms. Knight stated
that the library remodel addressed those issues.
Ms. Knight also gave a recap on the Family Place Workshop that took place in March that included
many community resource connections.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Knight gave an overview of the latest statistical summary and reviewed current library
program offerings.
Board Member Hamilton gave the AARP tax service a positive review after his experience.
Board Member Flannery inquired about the study room use during the day and Ms. Knight stated
that it was a vast array of patrons using them during school hours, including those that work from
home, entrepreneurs, and college students.
Board Member Hamilton stated the benefits of the study room usage.
Vice Chairperson Chac inquired about the Podcast Brunch Club and Ms. Knight stated that it was
cancelled due to lack of attendance. Ms. Knight noted that most of our programs are trending
upward in attendance.
Ms. Knight mentioned the equipment additions and changes that have taken place in Classroom 2
for crafting, including the on -demand training for the Cricut precision cutting machine.
Board Member McAllister inquired about the ability to make the flyers available on the website
due to their aesthetic appeal. Ms. Knight stated that while we do not have full control of our
website, we can make suggestions.
Board Member Flannery suggested a carousel.
Ms. Knight stated that Matt Sanders became the Marketing and Communications Director for the
city and that she would sit down with him to discuss these website suggestions.
Board Member McAllister complimented the look of the flyers and graphics and Ms. Knight stated
that the Librarian Assistant, Denise Olson has become the library's in-house graphic designer.
Library Board Minutes, Thursday, April 7, 2022, Page 3 of 3
Ms. Knight also mentioned that the library is in the middle of a big shifting project with the goal
of making the collection easier to access.
ITEM NO.5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairperson
Chairperson Snitz stated that the month of April is a great time for volunteering and mentioned a
couple of opportunities around the city.
Library Board Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Chac suggested the Stories of Impact continue to be a part of Ms. Knight's
library update and discussed how one story, inputted by Paula Beene, Librarian Assistant, affected
him.
Vice Chairperson Chac expressed interest in meeting Ms. Olson and Ms. Beene at a future library
board meeting.
Vice Chairperson expressed his delight to be a part of this board and complimented the staff s
character and mentioned that it is a very important aspect and shows the quality of the leadership
and it reflects and transmits to the community.
Vice Chairperson Chac stated that it was a great experience to see the library receive the TMLDA
award at the last council meeting and Ms. Knight discussed the award in greater detail.
Library Board Members
Board Member Hamilton inquired about the number of current volunteers and Ms. Knight stated
that they were still low. Mr. Hamilton mentioned that he was interested in volunteering with the
library again.
ITEM NO.6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal, Euless, Texas, gave her review of the study rooms and complimented them and
the staff.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Board Member
Hamilton and seconded b Board Member McAllister. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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