HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-06 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
ITEM NO. 1 CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless Public Library Board was called to order by Chairman Snitz at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018, in the Pre-Council Room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector
Drive. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz, Board Members Carol Kveck, Mike
McGehee,Jim Hamilton,and Alternate Leslie Kane. Vice Chairman Allan Gibbs,Board Member
Chris McAllister 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 August 2,
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
❖ Summer Program Update
Library Administrator Sherry Knight gave a presentation on the programs held at the Simmons
Center during June and July and the results from the surveys distributed at each event.
❖ Temporary Relocation and Remodel Update
Ms. Knight gave an update of the progress made moving to the temporary location at 1100
Westpark Way.
Chairman Snitz inquired about employee parking and Ms. Knight stated that the employees would
park off site.
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Board Member McGehee complimented the improvements made to the building,especially on the
outside. Ms. Knight informed the Board that the Parks department created all of the outdoor
decoration and landscaping.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Knight informed the Board that the children's programs would take place at the Simmons
Center utilizing the park and playground for the classes.
Chairman Snitz inquired about the influx of children that visited the main library after school and
Ms. Knight stated that they would wait to see what the effect was before planning a new program.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz gave a review of the "Aloha" event given by the Euless Library Foundation on
August 31, 2018. Ms. Knight congratulated Board Member McGehee for spearheading the event.
Board Member McGehee thanked all of those that helped to make it a success.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Library Board Members
Board Member Kveck inquired about the location of the book locker and Ms. Knight stated that it
would be on the south side of City Hall.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal inquired if the library was promoting the digital library while at the temporary
location. Ms. Knight confirmed that she would make sure our social media manager would take
care of it.
Ms. Portugal inquired about the fundraising total of the "Aloha" event and Ms. Knight stated that
the ELF raised over$6,000.
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 McGehee made the motion and
Board Member Kveck seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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