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JUL 182011
Minutes CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Library Board Meeting
May 11,2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Flores Herb Canales, Library Director
John Keys Laura Garcia,Public Services Manager
Ella Prichard
Natalie Rogen
Lawrence Jordan
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Mary Jane Garza
Lucy McCracken
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Flores called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion for approval of the minutes of April 13, 2011, with correction (listing of Mr. Jordan's
name),was made by Dr. Elovitz and seconded by Mrs. Rogen. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends
Mrs. Rogen reported briefly on Friends activities.
Director's Report
Mr. Canales updated the Board on the Greenwood project, stating that the re-bid would take
place at the end of May, with bid opening in June. He also reported that West Oso ISD had
withdrawn its offer to provide a temporary site for Greenwood operations. Laura Garcia
discussed other options including operating partly out of the Senior Community Center, next to
Greenwood, and the Boys and Girls Club.
Planning Process Committee
Mr. Keys reported a Planning Committee meeting would be scheduled soon.
New Business
Mr. Flores asked Mr. Canales to check into the City's policy on excused absences. Mr. Flores
appointed a committee comprised of himself, Dr. Elovitz and Mrs. Rogen to review the request
that the library remove "The Advocate" from the periodical collection. The committee will
report back with its recommendation at the July 14 meeting.
Public Comment
None.
Motion for adjournment was made by Mr. Jordan and seconded by Mr. Keys. Motion passed
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
SCANNED