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RECEIVED
Minutes MAY 13 2011
Library Board Meeting
April 13, 2011CRY SECRET.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Flores Herb Canales, Library Director
Dr. Mary Jane Garza Sylvia Sanchez, Recording Secretary
John Keys
Lucy McCracken
Natalie Rogen
Lawrence Jordan
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
James Martin
Ella Prichard
CALL TO ORDER
Michael Flores called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion for approval of the minutes of April 13, 2011 was made by Larry Jordan and seconded
by Natalie Rogen, with the following change: Ella Prichard absent. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends
Mrs. Rogen stated there will be a new CPA that will be preparing the IRS 990 at a cost of$150.
Director's Report
Mr. Canales handed out a report on the current fiscal year budget and usage and cost statistics.
He provided an overview of the report.
Mr. Canales added that we are at a position where we have to recommend major cuts in our
budget. He has recommended the following to the City:
• Phase out the operations at Central Library over time.
• Expand Neyland Library by approximately 15,000 square feet and move Central's
resources to Neyland Library.
• As a result of the proposed cuts, the operating hours at Central will be reduced from 70 to
32.
Expanding Neyland library would be done in a one to three step process. It would require City
Council and voter approval, and it is not certain when the Council will call for a new bond issue.
The merger would save half a million in operating costs.
SCANNED
The Police Department will use approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of available space at the Central
Library. The City will save by not having to lease space for Police. The Chief of Police will
make that presentation to city council in 2 or 3 weeks.
Motion to phase out services at the Central Library as part of budgetary reductions was made by
Lucy McCracken and seconded by John Keys. Motion passed 5 for and 2 (Dr. Garza and Larry
Jordan) opposed.
Second motion to establish Neyland Library as the main Library by adding 15,000 square feet
was made by John Keys and seconded by Dr. Elovitz. Motion passed with 6 for and 1 (Dr.
Garza) opposed.
Planning Process Committee
Mr. Keys reported that User Interest surveys will be placed at all libraries and it's also on the
library's website. Patrons will be able to fill out surveys, and surveys will be gathered for
approximately 2 months.
New Business
Motion was made by Mr. Keys and second by Dr. Elovitz to excuse Dr. Garza and Mrs. Prichard
from last month's meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
None
Public Comment
None.
Motion was made for meeting adjournment at 2:20 p.m.
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