HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-02 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017
ITEM NO. 1 CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library Board was called to order by
Chairman Snitz at 7:01 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, in the Board Room of the Library, 201
N. Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz, Vice Chairman Allan Gibbs,
Board Members Jim Hamilton, Chris McAllister, and Carol Kveck, and Alternate Magen Brown.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Administrator
Mollie Snapp, Administrative Assistant
Pablo Sandoval, Library Aide
Chris Barker, Assistant City Manager
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal
Misty Ricketts
ITEM NO. 2 APPROVED LIBRARY BOARD MINTUES
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to accept the minutes with corrections of the regular meeting
held February 2, 2017. The motion was made by Board Member Hamilton and seconded by Vice
Chairman Gibbs.
ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Chairman Snitz welcomed all visitors present.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Library Administrator, Sherry Knight introduced to the Board Pablo Sandoval, a recently hired
Library Aide. Mr. Sandoval spoke briefly about his education and background.
Ms. Knight gave a presentation regarding the Library remodel timeline and reviewed expectations,
known issues, wants and needs, explained the process that will occur over the next few years and
asked for Board input.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker explained the timeline in greater detail as well as
expectations and funding.
Ms. Knight gave an overview of upcoming programs and events:
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2017 Masterworks Music Series presents Cleghorn and Jiggernaut at the Texas Star Golf Course
on Friday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
*See the Masterworks Brochure for future concerts in Euless in 2017.
Spelling Bee for Adults will be held on Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Spring Break STEAM Camp will run from March 13— 17 at 2:00 p.m. for elementary aged students.
ELF Book Sale will begin on Friday, March 31 and run through that weekend.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz expressed his enjoyment at the Boards and Commissions Dinner and being able
to sit together and stated how the City is like a big family. Chairman Snitz also spoke of other
opportunities to volunteer within the City.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs shared that Ann Hillerman, Tony Hillerman's daughter, will be here in
September and ticket sales will go towards food, drink, and an autographed book of her latest
work.
Vice Chairman Gibbs stated that the Euless Library Foundation could look at the wants and needs
that couldn't be funded by the City as their new project for the Library.
Mr. Barker agreed.
Library Board Members
Board Member Kveck expressed her excitement about the remodel and mentioned that visiting
other libraries was a great idea.
Board Member McAllister suggested visiting the children's area of the Ft. Worth Museum of
Science and History and expressed his apologies for not making the Boards and Commissions
Dinner.
Board Member Hamilton also expressed his enjoyment of the Boards and Commissions Dinner
and being able to sit together.
Alternate Brown complimented the decorations at the Boards and Commissions Dinner done by
Marilyn Johnston, Library Lead Clerk.
Alternate Brown inquired about the RFID process that was mentioned during Ms. Knight's
presentation.
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ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal asked that the Board and Staff remember that the Library is the focal point of our
City when contemplating the remodel. Ms. Portugal also expressed concerns about the drive-up
book drop not being accessible to all vehicles,big or small and also stated that RFID could be used
for inventory tracking as well as security.
Misty Ricketts introduced herself to the Board and gave a brief summary of her education and
research for her Master's in Public Administration (MPA). Ms. Ricketts then inquired about the
citizen input and if the community has seen this presentation or its information or if they will in
the future. Ms. Ricketts also stated that she perceived everyone on the Board to be very passionate
about their roles and that they were all of like mind and common ground.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Board Member Gibbs
and seconded by Board Member McAllister. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Chairman Barne Snitz Date