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Library Board Meeting
January 9, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lari v Jordan
Paul Altheide
Sue Donahue
John Kevs
Catherine MacLachlan
Natalie Rogen
Roberta Sewell
STAFF PRESENT:
Laura Garcia, Interim Director
Sylvia Sanchez, Secretaiv
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Maiv Jane Garza
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
Call to Order
Mr. Keys called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion for approval of the minutes of November 7, 2012 was made by Paul Altheide and second by Sue
Donahue with the following change: Mr. Altheide stated that maybe the Geological Society might be
able to contribute for the sign. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends of Library
Natalie Rogen reported the Friends annual meeting was held at McDonald Libraiv and Betty Jean
Longoria was elected as President. Friends did not meet in December. A renewal letter was mailed out in
December.
Director's Report
Mrs. Garcia presented the board with the design for the Hopkins Libraiv sign. Mr. Snyder designed two
options to be considered. The libraiv is allowed one free standing sign with a maximum 64 square feet.
Maximum sign height is measured from the bottom of planter to highest point of sign. Supports to any
sign may not be other than one color. Mrs. Garcia added that the vendor will need to schedule a digging
test to see if there are any utility lines under the planter where the current sign is. If utility lines are
discovered under the planter the sign will need to be placed on the building. Mrs. Garcia stated that staff
will get quotes for both an illuminated and non - illuminated sign. Mrs. Garcia will have further updates at
the next board meeting. Staff is also tieing to keep the designs a secret from Susan Hutchinson. The
board suggested the brown color on the base, the bird book design and non - illuminated sign. Ms.
MacLachlan suggested having the dinosaur footprints on the sidewalk all the way to the front door.
Mrs. Garcia distributed a copy of Corpus Christi, Texas, Code of Ordinance, Sec. 2 -75 through Sec 2 -79.
Section 2 -76 states the board can adopt its own rules of procedure for the conduct of its business and
select its own chair person and other officers that the board may determine necessaiv. Mr. Altheide
requested for staff to send them copies of bylaws that they can use as examples to assist them in writing
their own bylaws. Mrs. Garcia stated staff will email them examples.
Mrs. Garcia reported that the library was awarded a $500 grant from Texas Commission of the
Arts. Mrs. Garcia made a presentation of the Library's website and added that information on
programs is available on the main page. McDonald Library will have a technology lab on
February 15 and 16 which is funded by the state. The Children's Book Festival will be held in
May.
Staff is working on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for La Retama Central
Library that is due next week. If the grant is awarded, the public elevator will be upgraded, an
ADA ramp will be added and the sidewalk entrance ways will be replaced. Staff is also working
on a technology grant.
New Business
Mr. Jordan requested to add in next month's meeting the election of a new Chair. He would
continue as a member but due to hearing difficulties he prefers someone else preside over the
meetings.
Mr. Jordan introduced Sue Donahoe. Mrs. Donahoe has been a library supporter for many years.
Mrs. Donahue stated she can assist in bringing speakers for adult and children's programs. The
Board agreed that next month's meeting will be held at Hopkins Library.
Motion was made by Mrs. Rogen and seconded by Ms. MacLachlan to excuse Dr. Maiy Jane Garza
and LanNT Jordan from November's meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment
Dr. Hatcher Challdey, suggested that the library put together a video of speakers, programs and upcoming
events to promote libraiN- services. Mrs. Garcia stated that staff is working on developing that type of
video and placing it on the libraiNT's website.
Meeting adjourned at 2:17 p.m.
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