HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-07 EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD
THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 7, 2019
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,February 7,2019,in the Board Room of the Library, 1100 Westpark Way.
Those present included Chairman Barney Snitz,Vice Chairman Allan Gibbs,Board Members Jim
Hamilton,Mike McGehee, Chris McAllister and Leslie Kane.
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 January 4,
2019. 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
❖ Library Programs Update
Library Administrator, Sherry Knight, gave an overview of new passive programming held at the
Library. This included the "Choose2bKind" passive program from the Board's suggestion of
including a program to promote kindness and civility. Other passive programs are held monthly
on every Monday at the Westpark location.
❖ Construction Update
Ms. Knight gave an update on the progress of the construction of the library and showed a drone
video provided by the Euless Police Department of the interior of the library after demolition was
nearly complete.
Library Board Minutes, February 7, 2019, Page I of 2
Library Board Minutes,February 7,2019,Page 2 of 2
❖ Classes &Events Update
Ms.Knight gave an overview of past and present classes and events including the 3rd Annual Adult
Spelling Bee, Arbor Daze, and the HEB Reads! Kickoff.
ITEM NO. 5 REPORTS
Library Board Chairman
Chairman Snitz inquired about the vacant board positions and Sherry explained the timeline of
when those would be filled. Chairman Snitz also inquired about the attendance of the Board at the
Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner.
Library Board Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman Gibbs explained that the Bubble Wall fundraising needs to be rejuvenated and
informed the Board about ideas ELF has to initiate further funding.
Library Board Members
No comments.
ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
LuAnn Portugal of Euless, Texas, gave an overview on development updates including a
bar/restaurant and finalizing a hotel.
ITEM NO. 7 ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Snitz asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Vice Chairman Gibbs
and seconded by Board Member Hamilton. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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