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Library Board Meeting
June 11,2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
John Kevs Laura Garcia, Interim Director
Paul Altheide SNTlvia Sanchez, Secretaiv
Dr. Maiv Jane Garza
Catherine MacLachlan
Roberta Sewell
Natalie Rogen
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sue Donahue
Lariv Jordan
Call to Order
Mr. John Kevs called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion for approval of the minutes of May 8, 2013 was made by Paul Altheide and second by Dr. Maiv
Jane Garza. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends of Library
Mrs. Rogen reported that budget was met for the Summer Reading programs. Friends' membership is at
approximately 180 members. Mr. Keys inquired about the budget amount provided by the Friends for the
Summer Reading program. The annual budget is usually$3000.
Mrs. Rogen added that Richard Melton, Wells Fargo Business Sales Consultant, made a presentation to
the Friends board last month. Wells Fargo Bank fees would be too costly for an online donation account.
The Friends Board has decided to compare other banks and credit union fees. Mrs. Garcia reported that
staff is looking into setting up a PayPal account for the libraiv. She indicated that Friends might want to
check into setting up PayPal services for the online donation account.
Mrs. Rogen reported that she and Diana Broyles went before City Council and promoted the Children's
Festival and Summer Reading program during public comment. Laura Garcia and Diana Broyles attended
the CCISD board meeting to promote the Summer Reading program. Mrs. Garcia stated that they hope to
attend other local school district board meetings to promote libraiv programs.
Director's Report
Mrs. Garcia reported that the State Libraiv recommended accreditation for Corpus Christi Public
Libraries. The official letter will be mailed to the libraiv in a few weeks. Mrs. Garcia added that we are
estimating that we will not be more than $150,000 short of meeting maintenance of effort for the current
Near, if this is the case we would be able use indirect costs to meet the shortfall. The libraiv was
recommended for a $7500 IMPACT grant, which will allow the libraiv to start a new interactive
children's program. The grant award will be announced at the end of July.
The Children's Summer Reading kickoff was last week; the libraiv had over 1000 in attendance. The
Children's Book Festival was held on Mav 18 and there were over 1200 in attendance. About 3 weeks
ago tablets were placed in the kiosk area at La Retama Central during that period there have been about
260 logins. Computers purchased with Ed Rachal Foundation grant funds have been received for
McDonald Libraiv.
The Family Book Festival end of the summer celebration will be at the Art Center on JuIv 27. There is a
change in the book illustrator and several activities will be scheduled for that day.
City Council had a budget workshop last week and the Libraiv budget should remain the same as last
Near. Currently there are no budget cuts that are scheduled for the libraiv department. Zinio, software
that allows patrons to read magazines on line,has been vein successful.
Mr. Altheide reported that the committee is still working on Bylaws and Articles.
Mrs. Garcia displayed the plaque which was presented to the libraiv by Owen Hopkins son at the Hopkins
Libraiv dedication. She also showed the board this year's Summer Reading book bag purchased with
Friends funds to give out as a prize.
Mrs. Garcia did a presentation on the City* Performance Report (CPR) which will be on the city*website
for the community*to view. The CPR shows goals and measures for all city*departments. The measures
can be displayed monthly*, quarterly*and annually*.
New Business
Motion was made by Paul Altheide and seconded by Paul Altheide to excuse Sue Donahue,
Catherine MacLachlan, and Dr. Stuart Elovitz from May's meeting. Motion passed unanimously*.
Public Comment
None.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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