HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Library Board - 07/02/2019 Library Board Minutes
July 2, 2019
Members Present: Alice Nixon, Nicole Carroll, Candace Hart, Ida Hobbs, Tom Krepel,Julie Rogers, and
Roberta Sewell
Members Absent: Vickie Natale
Staff Present: Laura Garcia, Library Director
Call to Order: Alice Nixon called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM. Ms. Nixon stated Vickie Natale was absent
due to recent foot surgery..
Approval of Minutes
Nicole Carroll made one correction to the minutes. Tom Krepel made a motion to approve the minutes as
corrected. Nicole Carroll seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends Report
Roberta Sewell reported that the Friends received their new non-profit certification. She also discussed that
she is working on reviving the Friends newsletter. The goal is to provide members information on activities
that the Friends support and to increase membership. Ida Hobbs mentioned a book vending machine that
some libraries use offsite. She suggested it might be a target for fund-raising. Laura Garcia said those have
been looked at and can cost up to $75,000 depending on the number of items they hold.
Director's Report
Laura Garcia provided an update on programs offered from June 3 to June 22: 116 children's programs 4,421
attendance, 26,241 juvenile titles checked out; 23 programs for adults, 359 attendance; 16,394 circulation. 16
programs for young adults; 156 attendance. She also provided the following on City Hall at the Mall event:
410 brochures were handed out, 56 new library cards were issued (43 adult and 13 children) two were
renewed; 16 children were enrolled in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The library will have a
table at Operation Safe Return on July 27.
The library has been awarded a $10,000 state grant for the Tiny Libraries for Tiny Tots program, which
supports the United Way Success by Six Coalition initiative. The funds will be used to purchase books,
puppets, audio books and other storytelling aids for day care partners identified by the Coalition as being in at-
risk areas.
Laura gave an overview of the City Performance Report atw'.c_cte"x _s_e_cc�_r . She pointed out how the CPR
provides Key Performance indicators for the Library and other departments and that it ties back to the
Library's Business Plan. She submitted the FY20 plan in May. She is not sure if the new City Manager will
continue using same Business Plan format or make a change. The Library Budget meeting with the City
Manager is scheduled for July 5.
The Harte library will need to close for about a week during the installation of the new AC units.
New Business
Library Board Orientation manual was briefly discussed with suggestions from Ida Hobbs. Julie Rogers
suggested going back to meeting at different branches. She provided a handout of the draft report and a
rough draft of multi-page survey. These items will be the focus of the August 6 meeting.
Public Comment
None
Meeting was adjourned at 12:02 PM