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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Library Board - 10/10/2012Minutes Library Board Meeting October 10, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Maiv Jane Garza Catherine MacLachlan Roberta Sewell Paul Altheide Natalie Rogen Lariv Jordan MEMBERS ABSENT: John Keys Dr. Stuart Elovitz STAFF PRESENT: Laura Garcia, Interim Director SNTlvia Sanchez, Secretaiv Call to Order Mr. Jordan, Pro tem Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:21 p.m. Approval of Minutes Motion for approval of the minutes of September 12, 2012 was made by Paul Altheide and seconded by Dr. Maiv Jane Garza. It passed unanimously. Friends of Library Natalie Rogen reported that the Friends newsletter was mailed out and membership renewals are coming in. The Friends annual meeting will be on November 17 "' at Ben F. McDonald Public Libraiv. Maiv Gleason, Executive Director of Literacy Council, and Dorothea Castanon, McDonald Public Libraiv Branch Manager, will be the key speakers. Laura Garcia stated that staff is working on a poster that will be displayed at all libraries to generate new Friend's membership. Mrs. Rogen stated that over 1000 attended the dedication event at the McDonald Public Libraiv held September 22 Director's Report Mrs. Garcia reported that the agenda renaming Northwest Libraiv to Owen R. Hopkins Public Libraiv is scheduled to go before the City Council on October 23r The agenda will be scheduled as a consent item for City Council's approval on October 30 "' The Music of South Texas program will be on Sunday, October 20, at 1:00 p.m., at the McDonald Public Libraiv. The KIII Channel 3 Domingo Show, which airs at 10:30 a.m., will be interviewing the presenters and broadcasting remotely from McDonald Libraiv. The event is sponsored by Humanities of Texas and Friends of CCPL. Tim Tingle, Texas Stoiy Teller programs, will be Saturday, October 27 "' at Haite (2 p.m.), Garcia (4 p.m.) and Northwest Public Libraries (6:30 p.m.). Mrs. Garcia stated that board members can go to the libraiv s website to view other upcoming events. Dr. Maiv Jane Garza reported that the McDonald Libraiv dedication was well attended. The Pepe Serna program, which was held the next day, was also well attended and vein successful. Mrs. Garcia reported that Dr. Elovitz, Mr. Flores, and Mrs. Rogen are eligible for reappointment in November. Mrs. Rogen stated she is interested in reappointment. The board agreed to meet the first Wednesday of next month to review applications and recommend name(s) to City Council. Sylvia Sanchez will email board members the applications the staff receives from City Secretaiv s Office. New Business Motion was made by Dr. Mary Jane Garza and seconded by Roberta Sewell to excuse Catherine MacLachlan from last month's meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Public Comment None Meeting adjourned at 1:42 p.m.