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Minutes
Library Board Meeting OW SECRETARY'S OFFICE
October 12,2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Flores Herb Canales, Library Director
Dr. Stuart Elovitz Laura Garcia, Public Service Manager
Dr. Mary Jane Garza Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary
John Keys Public
Larry Jordan Cornelia Gates
Ella Prichard
Catherine MacLachlan
Lucy McCracken
Natalie Rogen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
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 October 12, 2011 was made by Larry Jordan and seconded
by Dr. Elovitz. Motion passed unanimously.
Director's Report
A preconstruction meeting on the Greenwood Project has been scheduled for October 27. At that
meeting the keys will be turned over to the contractor. Mr. Canales added that he met with Betty
Jean Longoria who has agreed to assist with raising funds for children's programming at
Greenwood after it reopens.
Ms. MacLachlan suggested a learning program for children at Greenwood which focuses on the
child's strengths. Mr. Canales added that there are provisions in the library plan for the type of
programming Ms. MacLachlan is suggesting.
Dr. Elovitz suggested honoring the late Owen Hopkins at one of the libraries. Mr. Canales stated
that he would add it to the agenda for further discussing.
Mr. Canales reported that the Circulation Policies were posted on the library website three
months ago. An email address has been provided for questions and comments but none have
been received. Members asked several questions and Mr. Canales responded.
Motion for adoption of the Circulation Policies was made by Natalie Rogen and second by Ella
Prichard. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends
Mrs. Rogen reminded members about the Corpus Christi Reads upcoming events and handed out
a list of programs and locations. Jim Moloney will present a program on Corpus Christi: A
History, by him and Murphy Givens on Saturday, October 15, 2011. 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
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California will be present for the official unveiling the Army Portfolio 1847 lithographs by
Daniel P. Whiting, donated, along with other material, to the library by Roger Whiting.
Mrs. Stanford stated that the AAUW will present the annual check to the Friends on November
12,2011. Mrs. Rogen stated they will be added to the agenda.
Planning Process Committee
Mr. Keys reported that the committee was made of the four board members and two community
members. The plan covers the following areas: services, collections, technology, facilities,
business practices; it includes a timeline for staff.
Mrs. Prichard inquired about the Inter Library Loan services. Mr. Canales stated that the state
grant which has supported the program for the last forty years will end on November 30th; staff
will define the levels of service and will report to the Board.
Public comments were received from Cornelia Gates who inquired about Wi-Fi and archival
storage. The library is not billed for Wi-Fi and archival storage is covered in the plan, subject to
funding availability in the future.
In response to an inquiry about the Central Library, Mr. Canales responded that the library
requires work that would require a bond issue as the amount of funding needed would exceed the
City's ability to fund through the annual budget appropriation. A Board recommendation on the
Central Library is scheduled for the spring of 2012.
Motion to adopt the Library Plan was made by John Keys and second by Natalie Rogen. Motion
passed unanimously.
New Business
Motion to excused September absences for Dr. Garza and Mrs. McCracken (written documents
were submitted) was made by Dr. Elovitz and second by Mr. Jordan. Motion passed
unanimously.
Motion to recommend reappointment by the City Council of Dr. Garza, Mr. Jordan, and Mr.
Keys was made Mrs. McCracken and second by Mrs. Rogen. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Flores appointed Dr. Elovitz, Mrs. Rogen and Dr. Elovitz to the nominating committee for
Chair and Vice Chair.
Motion to reschedule November meeting on November 2, 2011 in order to consider
recommending candidate to fill vacant board position was made by Mrs. Rogen and second by
Mr. Keys. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment
No additional public comments.
Motion for adjournment was made by Mrs. McCracken and seconded by Mr. Jordan. Motion
passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 2:32 p.m.
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