HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-14 EULESS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
April 14, 2005
Chairman Mike McGehee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT OTHERS
Mike McGehee JoAnn Rogers
Barney Snitz—excused absence Karan Jasper--vacation
Betty Fuller
LuAnn Portugal
Chris McAllister
Marcia Brown
Adriane Weinstein
Kathy Grove
Kate Lyon
DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES:
The Chairman asked for a motion to be made to accept the February minutes(no minutes for March—meeting
cancelled due to lack of quorum)with corrections. Marcia Brown made the motion to accept the minutes,and Chris
McAllister seconded the motion.
REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR:
March statistics were not available.
JoAnn reports that April 5th and 6th the library was closed due to fumes from the paint that was used to repaint the
covers and and diffusers. The staff kept books checked in and all books were shelved before opening on Thursday,
April 7t'.
Library staff and City Officials will go to West Park Nursing Center on Friday,April 14th recognize Julia
Petrovichs' 20 years of service with the Library. The Mayor and Joe Hennig will present her 20 Year Pin followed
by cake, sandwiches,and punch in the family parlor.
April is Poetry Month but the we will celebrate this in May due to scheduling of other events. May is Older
Americans month and Beverly has events scheduled on each Saturday during May.
Sherry Knight reported on the situation with the Bedford Library and handed out Elevator Talk.
JoAnn reports that they are still in need of volunteers for Arbor Daze—especially Saturday 11:00am to 2:00pm at
the North Information booth.
We have received from the printer the bookmarks,brochures and business cards for Answer Zone. A Euless
librarian covers 4 hours each Friday morning for Answer Zone.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Flower beds and drainage issue project is now completed. Lots of sand has been added and the landscaping
will grow back.
2. Marcia Brown made a motion that meeting rooms,board room,study rooms,and benches be considered for
areas to recognize special library supporters. Adrian Weinstein second the motion
3. Betty Fuller made a motion that the Library Board recommend to the City Council that a special garden
area be designated in honor of Willie Mae McCormick.
4. JoAnn will take the recommendation to Council for consideration on April 27t.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Library Board members provided a staff appreciation breakfast in honor of Library Appreciation Week.
2. Some furniture pieces are wearing out and re-upholstery will be recommended in the budget
3. Library Foundation is not having a Casino Night this year. Fall fund raiser will be an evening with Kinky
Friedman at Delaney Vineyards on November 12,2005.
4. Installation of Blooms is on schedule for June/July. Several events for everyone involved and a dedication
and unveiling of the art in August.
CITIZEN INPUT:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Kate Lyon and seconded by LuAnn
Portugal. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
j
y Gr.Vie,
Euless L.'rary Board Secretary