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Minutes
Library Board Meeting CffY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
June 8,2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Flores Herb Canales,Library Director
Dr. Mary Jane Garza Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary
John Keys
Ella Prichard
Lucy McCracken
Lawrence Jordan
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Natalie Rogen
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Flores called the meeting to order at 1:16 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion for approval of the minutes of May 11, 2011, was made by Lucy McCracken and
seconded by Ella Prichard. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends
Mrs. Rogen was absent and Friends report was not presented.
Director's Report
Mr. Canales distributed a copy of budget information that was presented to city council and
stated that the library's budget cuts are approximately 10%. The library's reductions are as
follows:
• 10.25 full time equivalent employees(13 employees);
• reduction of hours at Central from 70 to 40 hours a week; closed Sunday and Monday; open
10 am to 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday;
• reduction of hours at the five branches 56 to 64 hours a week to a uniform schedule of 54
hours a week; closed Sunday; open Monday through Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm, Thursday
through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.
The library grants (South Texas Library System, Interlibrary Loan)will be phased out this year.
The book budget will increase to $406,000 this is the highest annual appropriation ever.
Mr. Canales informed the Board that the bid opening for the Greenwood project is scheduled for
Wednesday,June 15,in the Council Chambers at 2:00 p.m.
SCANNED
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Planning Process Committee
Mr. Keys reported that the Planning Committee did not meet last month.
New Business
The board agreed to appoint a subcommittee of three board members to review the policy on
excused absences; the board appointed Larry Jordan,Ella Prichard and Lucy McCracken.
Motion was made by Dr. Elovitz and second by Mr. Keys to excuse Dr. Garza and Mrs.
McCracken from last month's meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Elovitz reported that the subcommittee recommended that the "The Advocate" continue in
the library's periodical collection. Motion was made by Dr. Elovitz and second by Dr. Garza to
retain"The Advocate" in the library's collection. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment
None.
Motion for adjournment was made by Mrs. McCracken and seconded by Mr. Jordan. Motion
passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
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