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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 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, February 1, 2018, in the Conference Room of the
Library,201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz,Board Members Jim
Hamilton, Carol Kveck, Mike McGehee, Chris McAllister and Alternate Leslie Kane. Vice
Chairman Allan Gibbs and Alternate Magen Brown were not present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sherry Knight, Library Administrator
Mollie Snapp, Administrative Assistant
VISITORS
LuAnn Portugal
Jim Tharp
ITEM NO. 2 APPROVED LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held January 4,
2018. 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 PRESENTED LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
❖ Library Remodel Update
Library Administrator, Sherry Knight,presented an updated overview of the library remodel along
with an updated virtual tour and renderings provided by architect Jim Tharp, of OWT Architects.
Ms. Knight and Mr. Tharp answered multiple questions from the Board regarding the timeline of
events, as well as specific details, finishes, and materials.
Mr. Tharp took his leave from the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Library Board Minutes, February 1,2018,Page 1 of 2
Library Board Minutes, February 1,2018,Page 2 of 2
Ms. Knight gave an overview of upcoming events taking place within the next few weeks which
included "Library Lovers Month," "Solve it Sundays," "Seuss Much Fun!" "AARP Tax Help,"
and the`Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner."
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz provided a review of the additional rooms that will be available in the remodeled
library and discussed fundraising possibilities for the Bubble Wall.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs was not present.
Library Board Members
Board Member Kveck complimented the displays of the updated remodel renderings throughout
the library for comparison and provided patron letters of accolade from the youth department to
share with the Board while complimenting the staff.
Board Member McGehee discussed ideas for final events prior to relocating to the temporary
location.
Board Member McGehee inquired about any incidents of patrons seeking censorship of materials
in the collection. Ms. Knight informed the Board that the Library does receive such concerns from
time to time and have been resolved following a conversation with the patron for further
explanation about the book.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal of Euless, Texas, invited everyone present to attend the Town Hall meeting that
was to take place in February and discussed several of the new developments around the City with
the Board.
Ms. Portugal inquired about the number of library visitors in December and January. Ms. Knight
stated that they have been consistent with previous years.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Board Member McGehee
and seconded by Board Member Hamilton. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Chairman Barney Snitj Date