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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Library Board - 03/13/2013Minutes Library Board Meeting March 13, 2013 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Kevs Paul Altheide Sue Donahue Dr. Maiv Jane Garza Catherine MacLachlan Roberta Sewell Dr. Stuart Elovitz STAFF PRESENT: Laura Garcia, Interim Director SNTlvia Sanchez, Secretaiv MEMBERS ABSENT: Lariv Jordan Natalie Rogen Call to Order Mr. John Kevs called the meeting to order at 1:16 p.m. Approval of Minutes Motion for approval of the minutes of March 13, 2013 was made by Dr. Stuart Elovitz and second by Roberta Sewell with the following change: Mrs. Rogen made a motion to elect John Keys as Board Chair and second by Mrs. Sewell. Motion passed unanimously. Friends of Library None. Director's Report Mrs. Garcia reported that the Owen R. Hopkins Public Libraiv rededication is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at 9:00 a.m. Board members were informed to email Sylvia Sanchez to confirm their attendance to make sure names are added to the program. The ceremonies will be approximately forty five minutes. There will be children and adult programming outside and inside the libraiv. A children's program will be presented by Geoffrey Hopkins. The libraiv signage will be installed next week. Mrs. Garcia added that staff would work with Mrs. MacLachlan on getting foot prints painted on the sidewalk. Mrs. MacLachlan stated she would get designs and information on materials needed for the project. A motion was made by Mrs. Sewell and second by Mrs. Donahue to appoint a committee to draft the Libraiv Board by -laws. Mr. Altheide and Mr. Kevs will serve on the committee. Motion passed unanimously. New Business Motion was made by Mrs. Donahue and seconded by Mrs. Sewell to excuse Cat MacLachlan, Paul Altheide and John Keys from February's meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kevs distributed a letter for the board to sign. The letter is addressed to Amanda and Ken Kellar thanking them for their generous donation to the libraiv. The funds will be used for children's programming. Mr. Altheide reported that Mr. & Mrs. Kellar provided an additional $15,000 to Ed Rachal Foundation to be distributed through a grant to the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraiv. Public Comment None. Meeting adjourned at 2:11 p.m.