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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Library Board - 05/06/2014 Library Board Meeting Minutes May 6, 2014 Members Present: John Keys, Rachel Buck, Dr. Stuart Elovitz, Margareta Fratila, Natalie Rogen, Brian Solarek, and Julia Stafford; members absent: Sue Donahoe and Roberta Sewell Staff Present: Laura Garcia, Library Director, Michelle Balis, Anita &W.T. Neyland Public Library Branch Manager, and Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary Call to Order: Mr.John Keys called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m. Approval of Minutes Motion for approval of the March 4 minutes was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded by Rachel Buck,with the following changes: motion was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded by Sue Donahoe to excuse the following meeting absences: Dr. Stewart Elovitz for February and March, Rachel Buck for March. Motion passed unanimously. Director's Report Laura Garcia reported that Maria Gonzalez was hired in April as the Managing Librarian for the Harte Public Library. Mrs. Gonzales has several years of experience including experience in a joint facility with a public school. The State Annual report was submitted and indirect costs were included in order to meet maintenance of effort. The Library has been accredited for another year; an accreditation letter should be received in the coming weeks. The Summer Reading Program will start on June 9, The Annual Children's Book Festival is scheduled for May 101h at the Hopkins Library with Children's Author, Sherry Garland and singing Zoologist and author, Lucas Miller. The festival will include local organizations and activities such as science experiments, children's crafts and a Fire truck and EMS vehicle from the Annaville Fire Department.The Food for Paws drive will take place in May. Patrons will be able to clear their overdue fines by bringing dog or cat food. The program will benefit the pets that belong to Meals on Wheels recipients. The Library's City Performance Report was presented to the City Council in March, it was well received. The Library's budget presentation is scheduled for next month. The presentation will include decision packages for staffing and a technology budget. The 2013 Community Survey Report responses were very favorable to the Library. All five of the survey category questions for the Library ranked in the top 10 with ranking being as follows: 3, 6, 8, 9 and 10. The other five positions where held by Fire and Police. The survey compares Corpus Christi services using other Texas City Benchmarks. Friends of Library Natalie Rogen reported that the Friends membership drive has been completed. The Friends will be able to support the Summer Reading Program. Children's Librarians presented a wish list to the Friends board. Friends were awarded a $1000 grant for the McDonald library Music of South Texas programs. Mrs. Rogen reported that the Friends are taking suggestions for a logo. She added that Sue Donahoe suggested having a logo contest. New Business Motion was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded by Dr. Stuart Elovitz to adopt the new Library Board Bylaws and Articles as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. Marketing& Promoting Library Service (Programs) agenda item was tabled until next month's meeting. Motion was made by Rachel Buck and seconded by Dr. Elovitz to excuse Margareta Fratila from the last two board meetings and Roberta Sewell and Sue Donahoe for the May meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Public Comment None. Meeting adjourned at 11:27 a.m.