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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Library Board - 06/03/2014 Library Board Meeting Minutes June 3, 2014 Members Present: Julia Stafford, Sue Donahoe, Dr. Stuart Elovitz, Natalie Rogen, Roberta Sewell, and Brian Solarek; members absent: John Keys, Rachel Buck, and Margarita Fratila Staff Present: Norma Gonzalez, Central Library Public Service Manager, and Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary Call to Order: Julia Stafford called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m. Approval of Minutes Motion for approval of the May minutes was made by Roberta Sewell and seconded by Sue Donahoe. Motion passed unanimously. Director's Report Norma Gonzales reported that after Labor Day the additional library hours will be as follows: Neyland Library will open on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Central Library will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, McDonald Library will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Hopkins Library will close at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and Garcia Library will close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The 10 additional hours a week will meet the state's maintenance of effort requirement. The Food for Paws drive ended May 31; approximately 1000 pounds of dog and cat food was donated. The Summer Reading Club (SRC) programs will start next month. Mrs. Gonzales distributed the SRC flyers and other programming flyers of the summer activities scheduled at all the libraries. Several board members commented on the outstanding artwork and layout of the SRC flyer and the great design of other library flyers. Mrs. Gonzales stated that Misty Atwood, Library Assistant at Harte Library, designed the layout and the State Library provided the artwork. Motion was made by Sue Donahoe and second by Dr. Stuart Elovitz for a letter to be mailed to Ms. Atwood thanking and recognizing her for the outstanding work on the library flyers. Motion passed unanimously. Roberta Sewell and Sue Donahoe suggested that staff should call their media contacts to inform the community of all the summer activities scheduled at the libraries. Friends of Library Natalie Rogen reported that the Friends committee has setup the Friends of the Library Facebook page and currently they have approximately 90 likes. Mrs. Rogen added that information of library events will be posted in the Facebook account. Mrs. Rogen added that Margaret Rogers, member of the committee, suggested establishing a Friends tweeter account. New Business Motion was made by Roberta Sewell and seconded by Natalie Rogen to adopt the Library Board Bylaws and Articles as amended. Motion passed unanimously. Julia Stafford stated that keeping up with the current technology is the best way to Market & Promote Library Service (Programs). This will help in reaching the young audience and keep the community informed. Motion was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded by Sue Donahoe to excuse Rachel Buck and John Keys from May's meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Roberta Sewell submitted her resignation to the library and stated that Diana Broyles from La Retama Club will be taking her over the vacancy. Mrs. Gonzalez stated that she will hand deliver the letter to Laura Garcia, Library Director, and notification will be submitted to City Secretary's office. Public Comment None. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 a.m.