HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-08 EULESS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
January 8, 2015
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS STAFF OTHERS
Marcia Brown-absent Sherry Knight LuAnn Portugal
Loretta Doty Angela Jones Mary Lib Saleh
Carol Kveck
Allan Gibbs
Jim Hamilton
Chris McAllister
Mike McGehee
Barney Snitz
Chairman Mike McGehee called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES: Chairman Mike McGehee asked for a motion to be made to accept the
minutes of the December 4, 2014 meeting. Allan Gibbs made the motion to accept the minutes and Loretta
Doty seconded the motion.
WELCOME VISITORS: Chairman Mike McGehee welcomed the visitors to the meeting.
REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR:
Sherry Knight commented on the monthly statistical report.
Sherry Knight introduced Angela Jones, Senior Librarian/Youth Services Coordinator. Angela discussed
library services to children and youth.
Sherry Knight commented on the Automatic Renewal of items and how it decreases overdue items. She
addressed questions asked by the board members.
Sherry Knight commented on the Parade of Lights and shared with the board the certificate we received for
participating, and placing 2nd in the parade.
ELECTION OF LIBRARY BOARD OFFICERS:
Mike McGehee, Chairman of the Library Board, requested to not be considered as Chairman and opened the
floor for nominations.
Library board members made nominations and the nomination for Chairman of the Library Board was accepted
by Barney Snitz. Loretta Doty made the motion to elect Barney Snitz as Chairman of the Library Board for
2015. Allan Gibbs seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The Chairman opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Library Board. Barney Snitz
nominated Loretta Doty. There were no further nominations. Loretta Doty accepted the nomination. Chris
McAllister made the motion to elect Loretta Doty as Vice-Chairman of the Library Board for 2015. Allan
Gibbs seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Loretta Doty nominated Carol Kveck as Representative to the Euless Library Foundation for 2015. Carol
Kveck accepted the nomination. Barney Snitz made the motion to elect Carol Kveck as Representative to the
Euless Library Foundation. Chris McAllister seconded the motion. The motion carried.
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DISCUSSIONS:
I. Chris McAllister thanked Mike McGehee for his leadership.
2. Barney Snitz commented on Ellen Collins position and the Parade of Lights.
3. Allan Gibbs commented on the great job the Friends of the Library/ELF are doing with the book
donations.
4. Allan Gibbs commented on the library Christmas decorations.
5. Allan Gibbs commented on the new library cards.
6. Jim Hamilton shared he is looking forward to working with the library board.
CITIZEN AND VISITOR COMMENTS:
Mary Lib Saleh commented on the DFW Airport expansion, new library Christmas decorations and the Flutasia
performance. She also commented on what a great job the staff did with their entry to the Parade of Lights.
LuAnn Portugal encouraged the board members to attend the library events and explained how great it is to
interact with the community.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Barney Snitz and seconded by Allan
Gibbs. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
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Angej, Jones
Recording Secre ary Mike McGehee
Euless Library Board Chairman