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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-02 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 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 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in the Conference Room of the Library, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz, Vice Chairman Allan Gibbs, Board Member Jim Hamilton, Carol Kveck, Chris McAllister, Mike McGehee, and Alternates Leslie Kane and Magen Brown. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sherry Knight, Library Administrator Mollie Snapp, Administrative Assistant VISITORS LuAnn Portugal ITEM NO.2 APPROVED LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held October 5, 2017. The motion was made by Board Member Kveck and seconded by Board Member Hamilton. ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS Chairman Snitz welcomed all visitors present. ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ❖ Remodel Update Library Administrator, Sherry Knight, gave a detailed overview of the relocation of the staff and materials to the temporary location located at 1100 Westpark Way. Board Member McAllister inquired about parking availability and Ms. Knight stated that staff would be parking off-site to ensure space for patrons. Board Member Kveck stated that although patron visits may decline in the interim, patron visits will increase upon the library's return to its current location. Board Member Hamilton inquired about the length of time that construction would last and Ms. Knight answered that it would take 12-14 months to complete. Library Board Minutes,November 2,2017,Page 1 of 3 ��,No., ,""'° " a, � -°�°' � ,, �."�' ,�_.� ,� �q_ . ��n��-� ���,� �.-- �� � ,. �� �.�,ti, �,� Library Board Minutes,November 2,2017,Page 2 of 3 LuAnn Portugal, Euless, Texas, inquired about Wi-Fi access in the temporary location and Ms. Knight assured the visitor and Board that Wi-Fi would be available by beaming it from the Public Works building to the temporary location. ❖ Classes and Events Update Ms. Knight gave a brief overview of the latest statistics regarding the rise in digital checkouts due to our involvement in a consortium with several area libraries and the trending decline in audio/visual checkouts due to streaming services popularity. Ms. Knight gave an overview of the upcoming classes and events: Food for Fines will run November 4— 11. From Page to Pantry is a new program for adults that will be held every 1St and 3�d Monday at 6:30 p.m. Diabetes Walk and Presentation will be held on Saturday,November 11 at 9:30 a.m. Choose Kind is a passive program that will take place all day in the Youth Department on Friday, November 17. Holiday Green Screen Photos will be taken all day on November 18, 25, and December 2. NalloWriMo is this month and the Library will hand out swag bags to all participants that use the library to work on their novel. Mayor's Holiday Kickoff will be held on Thursday, November 30 in the City Hall, Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS Library Board Chairman Chairman Snitz gave a positive review of last year's Mayor's Holiday Kickoff and the main performer, Trinity Show Choir, and persuaded board members and visitors to attend. Chairman Snitz also gave an overview of the library's participation in Trunk or Treat and the success of that City event. Library Board Vice-Chairman Vice Chairman Gibbs gave a brief overview of the fundraising goals for the new art installation, especially focusing on end-of-the-year giving and sought to bring attention to the latest addition to the campaign- a sample bubble wall - on display at the Circulation Desk. Board Member McAllister inquired about the outcome of the Coffee and Conversation event that took place in October with members of the Chamber of Commerce, suggesting that corporate F= sponsors be sought. Vice Chairman Gibbs confirmed the success of the event and stated that the Foundation seeks the assistance in fundraising from all board members. Library Board Members f � . ����. . . ,.��~ ��^�� ^a f��~^�. ,�e�©�� ^� ,mss. .��. . w�^� x�� � ��: .��`�^ «� �f��^ �m. .�y- .���. . Library Board Minutes,November 2, 2017,Page 3 of 3 Board Member Kveck suggested that fundraising for the Bubble Wall may be slower at the current time due to the national fundraising for disaster relief and the holiday season. Board Member McAllister complimented the Scary at the Library event and its success. Board Member McGehee gave an overview of his recent travels to Arkansas. ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS LuAnn Portugal of Euless, Texas, inquired about statistical trends regarding books, in particular. Ms. Knight spoke of the unlikely rise in book usage by millennials and confirmed the confidence in its need in the community. Ms. Knight stated that what matters most is how the information is consumed, not in the medium itself and that the Euless Library is redefining itself as an absolutely critical necessity by maintaining its place in the community as a mainstay for education and information. Ms. Portugal complimented the administrator's value in forward-thinking and willingness to research and explore to push the library forward. Board Member Hamilton concurred with Ms. Portugal, stating that when a library works with educators it will always be successful. ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Board Member McGehee and seconded by Vice Chairman Gibbs. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. o Chairman Ba ey SnitzJ Date .� \ �\ \ \ } \ ± \ % ƒ \ I \ } / / \ 4 : i % \ \ \ \ \ i \ \ \ \ \ � / � �\ \ } i \ \ \ > � \ .� }