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Library Board Meeting
February 13, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lariv Jordan
Sue Donahue
Dr. Maiv Jane Garza
Natalie Rogen
Roberta Sewell
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
STAFF PRESENT:
Laura Garcia, Interim Director
SNTlvia Sanchez, Secretaiv
Daniel Schwartz, Hopkins Libraiv
Branch Manager
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paul Altheide
John Keys
Catherine MacLachlan
Call to Order
Mr. Jordan called the meeting to order at 1:17 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion for approval of the minutes of November 7, 2012 was made by Natalie Rogen and second by Sue
Donahue with the following change: Mr. Jordan called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Friends of Library
Natalie Rogen reported that Friends, with assistance of a generous donor, (approximately $5,000) will
fund a series of summer children's programs that will encourage children to read and introduce them to
many libraiv services. The programs will be held at all public libraries and there will be several activities
for the children to participate. Dr. Elovitz inquired if staff could draft a thank you letter that all board
members could sign and mail to the donor.
Director's Report
Mrs. Garcia introduced Daniel Schwartz, Hopkins Libraiv Branch Manager. Mr. Schwartz was hired in
Januaiv and has been doing libraiv work since 1998. He has worked in Montgomeiv County as a
Reference Librarian and later became a Branch Manager; he also worked at the City of Kerrville as
Libraiv Director.
Mrs. Garcia reported that the Hopkins sign could not be installed on the planter due to utility lines below
the planter. Mrs. Garcia stated that the planter will be painted brown and the lettering will be removed. .
Mrs. Garcia introduced Randv Carter, from Banker Signs. Mr. Carter presented the board with a copy of
the signs. The libraiv signs are made from thick plate aluminum and the top part will be aciylic. The
letters will be installed on an electrical racevmv since the sign will be illuminated. The logo will also be
aluminum that will be at a 93 angle and will be secured on the side. The sign will not have bulbs, it will
be LED lighting, which is higher grade and will last a long time. The sign has a one Near warranty.
Mrs. Garcia stated that she will contact Susan Hutchinson to ask her what dates in April would be good
for the program to take place. Daniel Schwartz stated that he will contact the businesses in the
community to inquire if they would like to sponsor some of the children's programs and invite the high
school groups to participate.
Ms. Donahue inquired if staff can work on having dinosaur foot prints painted on the sidewalk. Mrs.
Garcia stated that she will update the board on the foot print project and the children events at next
month's meeting.
Mrs. Garcia distributed examples of bylaws from other libraries for members to review. Mrs. Rogen
made a motion to table the review of Libraiv Board Bylaws and Articles for next month and Ms. Donahue
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Garcia reported that McDonald Libraiv will have a program featuring Author and Performer Tish
Rabe, celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday, Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Libraiv staff participated in the
Walls- A -Thon sponsored by Corpus Christi Teachers Credit Union and the libraiv was able to promote
their programs as well as distribute flyers informing the participants of other libraiv services. Dr. Garza
will contact Caller Times and email them the Dr. Seuss Birthday program flyer. Dr. Garza stated she
would introduce libraiv staff to Caller Times staff to assist in promoting libraiv programs. Mrs. Garcia
reported that Channel 3 morning show has scheduled libraiv staff for interviews to talk about libraiv
services.
Mrs. Garcia reported that staff is working on the IMPACT grant. The grant will assist staff in children's
programming using a technology* device called Nabi, which is similar to an IPad or Kindle. The smart
tablets will be internet base and will have other children's activities that will assist children to read.
Mrs. Sewell made a motion to elect John Keys as Board Chair and second by Mrs. Sewell. Motion
passed unanimously*. Dr. Elovitz made a motion to elect Lariv Jordan as Board Vice -Chair and second by
Mrs. Sewell. Motion passed unanimously*.
New Business
Motion was made by Mrs. Rogen and seconded by Mrs. Sewell to excuse Dr. Maiv Jane Garza
and Dr. Stuart Elovitz from Januaiv s meeting. Motion passed unanimously*.
Public Comment
None.
Meeting adjourned at 2:09 p.m.
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