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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-06 EULESS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES December 6, 2007 Chairman Mike McGehee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT OTHERS Mike McGehee Kate Lyon Barney Snitz Karan Jasper Betty Fuller LuAnn Portugal Kacey Bess Marcia Brown Adriane Weinstein—excused absence DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES: The Chairman asked for a motion to be made to accept the November 6, 2007 minutes with corrections. Betty Fuller made the motion to accept the minutes with corrections, and LuAnn Portugal seconded the motion. REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR: Kate presented the statistics and our numbers continue to show increases in Circulation and database usage. Kate reports that we have designated "Spot the Dog" as our mascot and was able to purchase "Spot"a big beautiful plush dog to keep on display at the Circ desk. The Parade of Lights was a big success. The Library Foundation float was wonderful and we had several library staff volunteer to walk and work on the float. A big thanks to Barney for walking! The wireless access is working and we have received positive feedback from everyone. We have implemented restrictions on "R" rated DVD's and videos on the children's library cards. We have received good feedback from parents who appreciate this service. This service is implemented with the permission of the parents before we flag the account. The library expansion is scheduled to begin the middle of December. The back storage has been cleared out with the exception of the Library Foundation, Friends of the Library books, the cage that stores files for Finance, Police and Courts. The expansion will provide a new reading/quiet area, a new history/Genealogy area, expansion of the Reference Department office space, two additional study rooms, the back office will have additional space by moving the supply room into the shell, and a new server room for the computer equipment. The library building will have new carpet installed with the exception of the meeting room. There is a possibility the library will have to closed for a couple of days while they install the carpet. New automatic doors will be installed on the east side of the library. Mike Lowry, Director of Purchasing, has placed old equipment from several departments in an auction. The auction will run through December 21, 2007. The Library hours for the holidays: Sunday, December 23—closed Monday. December 24—closed Tuesday. December 25—closed Monday. December 31—Close at 5pm Page 2 December 6,2007 Library Board Minutes DISCUSSIONS: I. Marcia Brown reports that she set up a Coffee Shop in the Library at Trinity High School. The library receives 20% of the proceeds. This has been a big success. 2. Barney Snitz is very excited and pleased with the Computer Classes that are offered at the library. CITIZEN INPUT: None ADJOURNMENT: The Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Marcia Brown and seconded by Barney Snitz. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Respectfully Submitted 611(LA mac (� Karan Jasper Recording Secretary Mike McGehee Euless Library Board Chairman