HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-05EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
ITEM NO. 1 CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless Library Board was called to order by Chairperson Jorge Chac at 7:00 p.m.
on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in the Conference Room of the library at 201 N. Ector Drive. Those
present included: Chairperson Jorge Chac, Vice Chairperson Jim Hamilton, Board Members Rochelle
Ragas, John Lentini, Chris McAllister, and Barney Snitz. Board Member Philip Tedone was not present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Director
Laney James, Administrative Secretary
Mollie Myers, Library Services Supervisor
Diwas Sapkota, Library Aide
Tiffany San, Library Aide
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal
Katherine Flannery
ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Chairperson Chac asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 1,
2024. All were in favor of approval and the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Chairperson Chac welcomed all visitors.
ITEM NO. 4 LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Staff Update/ Highlight
Ms. Knight introduced Tiffany San and Diwas Sapkota, two new Library Aides in the Library Services
Department. Their supervisor, Mollie Myers, spoke about their positive demeanors and the impact they
have had at the library.
The board welcomed Ms. San and Mr. Sapkota and thanked them for their time.
❖ Library Update
Ms. Knight reviewed the latest statistical summaries and provided a brief overview of the Gale Presents:
Udemy digital resource. Ms. Knight also shared three recent stories of impact.
Ms. Knight reminded the Library Board that the City of Euless is accepting applications for board and
commission positions.
Classes and Events Update
Library Board Minutes, Thursday, September 5, Page 1 of 2
Library Board Minutes, Thursday, September 5, Page 2 of 2
Ms. Knight gave an overview of upcoming classes and events including ESL Classes, a meeting of the
Euless Garden Club, a Homecoming Mum -Building Program, the Read to Me Program, Silent Book Club,
Yarn Bomb at the Library, ELF Book Sale, and a special Pirate Shindig event.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
❖ Library Board Chairperson
Chairperson Chac expressed his anticipation of the annual meeting of the Euless Library Foundation.
Mr. Chac inquired about the process for signing up for Gale Presents: Udemy and Ms. Knight provided a
brief overview of the service.
Library Board Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Hamilton reminded the board of the upcoming 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to be held
in front of the Euless Fire Administration building.
❖ Library Board Members
Mr. McAllister inquired about the possible provision of notary services at the library, and Ms. Knight
explained why this service was discontinued when previously offered.
Mr. Lentini shared a recent experience he had while volunteering at the library and commended the library
staff for their communication skills and situation management. Ms. Knight offered to share an overview of
what type of situations the staff is trained to handle as well as behavior guidelines that staff enforce.
Mr. Chac asked if library staff is trained on emergency situations. Ms. Knight explained that she recently
hosted the library's annual Safety and Security training refreshers.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Portugal reminded the board ofthe Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of fallen first responders.
Ms. Flannery shared information about the upcoming ELF book sale and requested the board bring
donations to the library if they have anything to include in the sale. Mr. Chac inquired if the foundation
needs volunteers and Ms. Flannery confirmed they will need assistance organizing materials on the day
before the sale.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Chac asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Mr. Hamilton and seconded by
Mr. Lentini. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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