HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-03 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 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 6:58 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in the Conference Room of the Library,
201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz, Board Members Jim
Hamilton, Mike McGehee, Chris McAllister, Carol Kveck and Alternate Magen Brown. Vice
Chairman Allan Gibbs and Alternate Leslie Kane 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 held April 5,2018.
The motion was made by Board Member McGehee 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
❖ Classes and Events Update
Library Administrator Sherry Knight reviewed recent events including"Potter Party,""League of
Women Voters Candidate Forum," "Arbor Daze," "Regional Spelling Bee Championship." Ms.
Knight gave an overview of the upcoming "13th Annual Edible Books Contest" and marketing
campaigns for"While We Improve, We Gotta Move" and"Summer at the Simmons Center."
❖ HEB Reads! Update
Ms. Knight discussed the activities that would take place at the HEB Reads Kickoff on Saturday,
May 5 and invited all of the board members to attend. Ms. Knight also discussed how they planned
to preview the "Think Tank" STEM-based mobile learning center at the kickoff.
Library Board Minutes,May 3, 2018,Page 1 of 3
Library Board Minutes,May 3,2018,Page 2 of 3
Ms. Knight informed the Board that HEB Reads! will be collaborating with 6 Stones Community
Center to provide a pop-up library at their Westdale Hills Community Center. The Euless Public
Library will manage this library every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the summer.
Chairman Snitz inquired about the ability to view the progress at the temporary location and Ms.
Knight invited him to visit.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz gave an overview of his experience at "Arbor Daze." Chairman Snitz stated that
several residents were not aware of the move to the temporary location while the City of Euless
remodeled the library.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs was not present.
Library Board Members
Board Member Kveck gave an overview of topics discussed at the regular meeting of the Euless
Library Foundation.
Board member Kveck complimented the Youth Services staff for helping patrons get the material
they need and offering Interlibrary Loan from other libraries. Board Member Kveck also stated
that the youth programs remain busy and full.
Board Member McAllister inquired about the deadline for the Bubble Wall fundraiser and Ms.
Knight stated that the date was fairly firm however, due to recent donations the Foundation was
getting closer to their goal.
Board Member McAllister inquired about the protection or relocation of the "Blooms of
Enlightenment" art piece. Ms. Knight stated that they would remain onsite and protected during
construction. The moving company will crate, protect, and move the "FabEuless Memories" tile
mural, as well.
Board Member McGehee gave an update on the final book sale and discussed plans for a
fundraising event on the last day the library is open at its current location.
Board Member Hamilton gave an update on the circulation trends of the pop-up library at the
Euless Senior Center. Board Member McGehee asked if the Foundation could offer some books
to the Senior Center. Ms. Knight said she would follow up.
Alternate Brown complimented the staff on their Harry Potter Party and the library's book
giveaway at Arbor Daze.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Library Board Minutes,May 3, 2018,Page 3 of 3
LuAnn Portugal of Euless, Texas stated that customer service is a very sensitive matter and it has
never wavered here at the library.
Ms. Portugal gave an update on the latest developments in the City of Euless.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kveck made the motion and Board
Member Hamilton seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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