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Library Board Meeting
August 8, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michael Flores
Dr. Maiv Jane Garza
Catherine MacLachlan
Roberta Sewell
John Keys
Natalie Rogen
Lariv Jordan
STAFF PRESENT:
Herb Canales, Libraiv Director
SNTlvia Sanchez, Secretaiv
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paul Altheide
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
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 June 13, 2012 was made by Lany Jordan and second by John Keys.
It passed unanimously.
Friends of Library
None - Friends did not meet in August.
Director's Report
Mr. Canales informed the board that the Greenwood Project is completed and punch list has been
postponed for approximately two weeks. Board agreed to schedule a walls- through of Greenwood Libraiv
on Friday, August 24 "' at 1:30 p.m. The September board meeting will be held at Greenwood Libraiv. A
$25,000 grant was awarded by Prichard foundation for shelving in the adult area.
Libraiv budget remains at the same level as last fiscal Near. Council approved a 2% pay increase across
the board that was added to libraiv budget. This is the first Near in three Nears that the libraiv has not had
an major cuts. Mr. Canales added that the libraiv budget created a problem for state certification, as the
libraiv fell below the standard. Mr. Canales went to Austin to appeal the state's certification and
certification was granted.
Staff will prepare forms for council action on renaming Northwest Libraiv. Mr. Flores stated he will
contact Mrs. Hopkins to get information on Mr. Hopkins.
The first Near of the Libraiv Plan has been completed. All tasks were completed in mid July before the
end of the fiscal Year.
New Business
Motion was made by John Keys and second by Natalie Rogen to excuse Dr. Mary Jane Garza,
John Keys, and Paul Altheide from May's meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Catherine MacLachlan and second by John Keys to excuse Dr. Mary Jane
Garza, Dr Stuart Elovitz, and Natalie Rogen from July's meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment
None
Meeting adjourned at 1:56 p.m.