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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-04 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018 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 7:00 p.m.on Thursday,January 4,2018,in the Conference Room of the Library, 201 N.Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz,Vice Chairman Allan Gibbs, Board Members Jim Hamilton, Carol Kveck, Mike McGehee, and Alternate Leslie Kane. Board Member Chris McAllister and Alternate Magen Brown were not present. 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, with corrections, held November 2, 2017. The motion was made by Board Member Hamilton and seconded by Board Member Kveck. ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS Chairman Snitz welcomed all visitors present. ITEM NO. 4 ELECTED OFFICERS Board Member Kveck made a motion to nominate Barney Snitz as Chairman. Board Member Hamilton seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Board Member Kveck made a motion to nominate Allan Gibbs as Vice Chairman. Board Member Hamilton seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Chairman Snitz made a motion to nominate Carol Kveck as Library Board Liaison to the Euless Library Foundation. Vice Chairman Gibbs seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ❖ Circulation Trends Update Library Board Minutes, January 4,2018,Page l of 3 Library Board Minutes,January 4,2018,Page 2 of 3 Library Administrator, Sherry Knight, gave an overview of circulation trends in the Euless Public Library from the past two years categorized by print, DVD, and digital items. s Vice Chairman Gibbs inquired about a sudden spike that occurred in March of 2016 and Ms. Knight stated that March was often a high circulation month but after investigation found no specific reason why that month was especially high. Board Member Hamilton asked if the decline in media was typical of most libraries and Ms.Knight confirmed that her colleagues at nearby locations are seeing the same trends. •o Classes and Events Update Ms. Knight stated that all pilot projects are tests for how the Library may operate, and for new programs that may be offered, once the remodel is complete. Board Member Hamilton asked if the popular "Make It and Take It Workshop" would continue and Ms.Knight confirmed that it would continue in the temporary building,as well as in the newly remodeled building. Ms.Knight gave an overview of the upcoming events taking place in the next few weeks including ` "The Wishing Tree," "Make It and Take It Creation Station," "Seuss Much Fun," "STEAM Camp," and "HEB Reads Kickoff." Ms. Knight also asked the Board to save the date for the Boards and Commissions Dinner on Monday, February 26, where the Library will be the highlighted department. ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS f Library Board Chairman , Chairman Snitz discussed the future of the library and his involvement for the past 15 years and inquired about the staff uniforms after the remodel is complete. Ms. Knight confirmed that the plan was to adopt a uniformed look to ensure staff is easily identifiable. Board Member Hamilton inquired about the start date for bids to be accepted and Ms. Knight stated that would happen in the fall. Library Board Vice-Chairman E Vice Chairman Gibbs agreed with Chairman Snitz about it being an interesting year and gave an overview of the Euless Library Foundation's fundraising efforts and thanked those by name that gave from the Board. t s Library Board Members Library Board Minutes,January 4, 2018,Page 3 of 3 Board Member Kveck gave an overview of the busy calendar and discussed a complimentary letter that the youth department received. Board Member McGehee inquired about the bubbles on the Bubble Room and Ms. Knight stated that those were donations ranging from $1 to $100 for the Bubble Wall. Conversation continued about various ways that ELF could raise more money for their Bubble Wall fundraiser. Board Member Hamilton gave an overview of other Euless department events and programs including the Christmas tree recycling, Coffee with a Cop at Chick-fil-a,and the town hall meeting that will take place later this month. Alternate Kane inquired about the amount raised so far for the Bubble Wall and Vice Chairman Gibbs stated that the sum was at $22,700. ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS LuAnn Portugal of Euless,Texas, inquired about the communication efforts that will take place to ensure that residents know specifics regarding the move and return to the Library. Ms. Portugal suggested various signage options. Board Member McGehee suggested using various city centers to hold library events and Ms. Knight stated that it was currently a part of the plan to do that, especially for the youth classes and programs. Board Member Kveck inquired about a grand opening upon return. Ms. Knight discussed ideas to keep communications open with all library patrons and residents. Ms. Portugal gave an overview of developments at Glade Parks and the Lifestyle Center. ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Vice Chairman Gibbs and seconded by Board Member Kveck. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Z� Chairman Barney S I tz Date