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December 1, 2015
Members Present: Julia Stafford, Abigail Bair, Diana Broyles, Natalie Rogen, and Brian Solarek
Members Absent: Rachel Buck
Staff Present: Laura Garcia, Library Director, and Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary
Call to Order: Julia Stafford called the meeting to order at 10:37 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the November minutes was made by Diana Broyles and seconded by Brian Solarek. Motion passed
unanimously.
Friend's Report
Harry Potter Yule Ball will take place on December 19 from 6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m. at La Retama Central Library. The event and
activities are geared for teens, other ages groups will be welcomed. Mrs. Rogen distributed a membership renewal draft letter
and requested suggestions. Ms. Bair recommended categorizing the big events and emphasizing the impact of contributions.
Director's Report
Board member reappointments will not be going to Council until January, members can continue to serve as usual. The
vacancies does not void the quorum requirement of five.
The Success by Six newspaper article discussing the Star Wars program and their partnership with the Library was distributed.
La Retama Central Library: STREAM (Science,Technology, Reading, Art and Math) programming will be expanded from one
day to three and will include a meal provided by the Food Bank of Corpus Christi. Although Evans Elementary students are the
target audience for these programs, no one will be excluded.
The Music in Motion program, currently on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.,will incorporate the MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition,
Do It) program. MEND is a healthy-lifestyle program working with parents/caregivers to reduce obesity. Children's Librarian,
Patricia Herrera will be providing children's programs on a regular basis at La Retama Central Library.
Susan Thorpe, Assistant City Manager,will be leaving the city in January. She has been a strong supporter of the library.
New Business
A motion was made by Brian Solarek and seconded by Abigail Bair to form a committee to prepare the Library Annual Report.
Motion passed unanimously. The committee members are:Julia Stafford, Abigail Bair and Brian Solarek. Mrs. Stafford will call
Rachel Buck and ask if she would like to join the committee. Ms. Bair requested the committee receive square footage
information for La Retama Central Library, its usage and operating cost.
Motion to excuse Rachel Buck from today's meeting was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded by Diana Broyles. Motion
passed unanimously.
Public Comment
Dr. Chalkley requested to work with the committee on the annual report. The Board members unanimously agreed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m.