HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-02 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY,AUGUST 2, 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 7:02 p.m. on Thursday,August 2,2018,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 and Chris McAllister, and Alternate Leslie Kane. Board Members
Carol Kveck, and Mike McGehee, and Alternate Magen Brown were not present. Chairman Snitz
confirmed that a quorum was 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 June 7,2018.
The motion was made by Board Member Hamilton and seconded by Board Member McAllister.
ITEM NO. 3 WELCOMED VISITORS
Chairman Snitz welcomed all visitors present.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTED LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
❖ HEB Reads! Report and Presentation
Library Administrator Sherry Knight gave a presentation on the HEB Reads! Summer Reading
Challenge covering programs, events, and participant statistics.
Board Member McAllister inquired about the timeshare for the Think Tank mobile STEM lab and
Sherry stated that the vehicle would rotate on a schedule and be reserved for each city's major
events.
❖ Temporary Relocation and Remodel Update
Ms. Knight gave an overview of the latest planning updates regarding finishes and furniture.
Library Board Minutes,May 3, 2018,Page I of 2
Library Board Minutes,May 3, 2018,Page 2 of 2
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Knight gave an overview of the upcoming events in the current location and stated that all
repeating staff-run classes would pause while staff prepares to relocate; classes will resume in
September.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz discussed events happening throughout the City and commented on the good
reviews recently turned in to the Library.
Chairman Snitz inquired about the plans for the children that frequent the Library after school.
Ms. Knight stated that the Library has been in contact with the schools to make sure parents are
aware of the move to the temporary location.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs gave an update on the progress of the fundraising for the Euless Library
Foundation's(ELF'S)latest art installation:the Bubble Wall and invited all present to attend ELF'S
fundraiser event"Aloha."
Library Board Members
Board Member Hamilton commented on the good reviews recently turned in to the Library, as
well.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal stated that she liked the increase in new library card holders throughout the
summer and inquired about a book drop being on the main campus.
Ms.Knight stated that a book locker will be installed outside City Hall for patrons to return Library
materials and pick up hold items 24/7.
LuAnn updated the Board on the latest developments around the City.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. Board Member Gibbs made the motion and Board
Member Hamilton seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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