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Library Board Meeting CITY SECRETARY'S September 14, 2011 °FACE
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Flores Herb Canales, Library Director
John Keys Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary
Ella Prichard
Lawrence Jordan
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
Natalie Rogen
Catherine MacLachlan
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mary Jane Garza
Lucy McCracken
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Flores called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.
Introduction of new Board Member
Mr. Flores introduced Catherine MacLachlan. Ms. MacLachlan was born in Corpus Christi, is a
school teacher, attended the University of Texas and Oklahoma University. She has worked in
education for several years and is also a writer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion for approval of the minutes of July 13, 2011 was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded
by John Keys. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends
Mrs. Rogen report that Jim Moloney will present a program on a new book by him and Murphy
Givens. The book is Corpus Christi: A History, and the program will he held on Saturday,
October 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Central. Mrs. Rogen added that the Friends annual meeting is
scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Central with guest speaker Dr. Bruce
Winders, historian and curator of the Alamo. The Whiting family from California will be
present to unveil the five restored lithographs comprising the Army Portfolio, published in 1847,
by Daniel P. Whiting. Roger Whiting, great great grandson of the artist donated an original set
to the library along with his ancestor's original diaries which cover his thirty year military career.
Murphy Givens edited Whiting's diary and the book is being published by Givens and Moloney.
One-third of the proceeds from the sale of the book, which will be available for purchase at the
Nov. 12 event, will benefit the Local History department. The portfolio has been appraised at
$25,000;AAUW paid for the appraisal. Mrs. Rogen stated that CC Reads, a community wide
reading program,will begin in October. This year's selection is True Grit.
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Director's Report
Mr. Canales reported that the Greenwood Library has closed. Furniture and other items will be
moved and stored at a climate control storage building, Business Interiors. Mr. Canales added
that staff can schedule a walk through during the renovation of Greenwood Library for board
members at some later date.
Mr. Canales report that the Library policies will be presented to the board next month. The
policies will be posted in the Library's website.
Planning Process Committee
Mr. Keys reported that the committee reviewed the Library Plan that was presented by staff. It
outlays the library technology, mission statement, timeline, and other measures. The Library
Plans shows the budget, training, and services that the library will provide. Mr. Canales stated
that the Library Plan will be presented to the board next month for adoption and will be posted
on the Library's website.
New Business
Mr. Flores stated that Mary Jane Garza, Larry Jordan, and John Keys are eligible for
reappointment in November. Mr. Flores added that Mrs. McCracken's term will expire in
November 2011. Mrs. Prichard suggested that a committee should be formed in November to
recommend library board officers. This will allow for officers to start serving in December
instead of February 2012.
Public Comment
None.
Motion for adjournment was made by John Keys and seconded by Ella Prichard. Motion passed
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1:40.
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