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Library Board Meeting
May 9, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michael Flores
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
Catherine MacLachlan
Ella Prichard
Lari v Jordan
Natalie Rogen
STAFF PRESENT:
Herb Canales, Libraiv Director
SNTlvia Sanchez, Secretaiv
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Maiv Jane Garza
John Keys
Paul Altheide
Call to Order
Mr. Flores called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion for approval of the minutes of April 11, 2012 was made by Ella Prichard and seconded by Lany
Jordan. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends of Library
Mrs. Rogen distributed a copy of the donor plaque that will be placed at Greenwood Libraiv.
Director's Report
Mr. Canales stated that he was informed this morning that Greenwood Project will be completed at the
end of JuIv. The libraiv is scheduled to open mid September. Ms. MacLachlan inquired on what will
happen if contractors do not complete the project on scheduled. Mr. Canales stated the Engineering
Department administers the project and they will determine if the contractor is fined; they also approved
any extensions requested by contractor.
Mr. Canales report that staff presented the Libraiv budget to the City Manager in March. The city budget
will be presented to council next month.
Troy Riggs, Assistant City Manager, asked Mr. Canales to help with the 485 acre section in the north side
of the city, Project 485. The southern boundaiv is Interstate Highway 37; western boundaiv is Nueces
Bav Boulevard and northern /eastern boundaiv West Broadvmy comprising the neighborhoods of
Hillcrest, Washington, Coles. Mr. Canales will lead other department directors and assigned staff will
assist to cleaning up and renewal. This is a starting point or template to addressing issues in other areas
of the city.
Dr. Elovitz stated that the subcommittee will report to the board next month on the recognition of Owen
Hopkins.
New Business
None
Public Comment
None
Meeting adjourned at 1:51.