HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-04 MARY LIB SALEH EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 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, October 4, 2018, in the Conference Room of the Euless Public Library,
1100 Westpark Way. Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz, Vice Chairman Allan
Gibbs, Board Members Carol Kveck, Mike McGehee, Jim Hamilton, Chris McAllister, and
Alternate Magen Brown. Alternate Leslie Kane was not present. Chairman Snitz confirmed that
a quorum was present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Angela Jones, Senior Librarian, Youth Services
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 September 6,
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
❖ Temporary Relocation and Remodel Update
Senior Librarian Angela Jones gave an update on operations since the opening at Westpark on
September 17 with patron numbers,use of the library,the addition of the book locker,and available
book drops.
❖ Classes and Events Update
Ms. Jones gave an overview of the children's programs and classes being held at the Simmons
Center at 508 Simmons Dr., and explained how the library is building connections within the
community to aid children in preparation for entering school.
Library Board Minutes, October 4, 2018, Page I of 3
Library Board Minutes, October 4, 2018, Page 2 of 3
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz listed the events going on in the city on October 6 including the Fire Open House
and Junior Anglers Fishing Event in which the library will be participating. Chairman Snitz
inquired about the library's involvement at Trunk or Treat and Ms. Jones assured him that library
staff would be present.
Chairman Snitz inquired about the STEM Kits and Ms. Jones explained that they were science,
technology, engineering, and math related kits including a reading material,manipulative, activity,
and links to additional resources online.
Library Board Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs inquired about the parking spot reserved for the 40-year employee in the
parking lot at the library and Administrative Assistant Mollie Snapp informed the board of the
employee and her history with the Euless Public Library.
Vice Chairman Gibbs inquired about the status of the after school traffic at Westpark and Ector
and Ms. Jones explained that the students seemed to have found other after school activities.
Library Board Members
Board Member Kveck spoke of the success of the children's programs at the Simmons Center.
Board Member McGehee spoke of a recent trip made to Minnesota and inquired about the items
in the Annex. Ms. Jones discussed how simple it was to retrieve items out of the annex.
Board Member Hamilton complimented the new, slimmer, DVD cases and informed everyone of
another event, taking place on October 6: "Junk in the Trunk."
Board Member McAllister inquired about a replacement for the language program that was
removed from the TexShare databases and Ms. Jones suggested that DuoLingo was an excellent,
free substitute.
Alternate Brown stated that she enjoyed the back-to-back programs at the Simmons Center. Ms.
Jones stated that she has also received feedback that parents enjoy spending more time in one
place.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal stated that she was excited to see that the library was keeping up with the latest
releases during the relocation and commended staff for continuing to keep business moving as
normal.
Ms. Portugal inquired about the staff parking and Ms. Jones stated that staff was shuttled to and
from the parking lot during the day and night shifts.
Library Board Minutes, October 4, 2018,Page 3 of 3
Ms. Portugal inquired about the status of the new hours and Ms. Jones stated that the library has
only received positive feedback from patrons.
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 7:45 p.m.
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