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MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF THE(SPECIAL CALLED MEETING)
CORPUS CHRISTI PUBLIC LIBRARIES
October 23,2001
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gloria Rodriquez, Patty Nuss,Treva Bedwell, Carroll
Mathews, Yvonne Kyistra, Charles Burnes, Margaret Moss, and Sue Stanford.
STAFF PRESENT: Herb Canales, Director of Libraries; Sylvia Sanchez, Executive
Secretary.
Mrs. Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 1:18 p.m
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Mr. Canales made a presentation on the state's Direct Aid program Mr. Canales
added that the state encourages the elimination of non-residence fee. Mr. Canales
added that the library has two options;by eliminating the non-residence fee the net
gain would be approximately$10,000. If the library chooses not to eliminate the non-
residence fee the net gain would be approximately$30,000. The board voted on the
second option of not eliminating the non-residence fee.
2. Mr. Canales reported to the board that 33% of the non-residence patrons are from
Robstown, 15% are from Portland, and a smaller percentage are from the surrounding
areas.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
1. Ms. Rodriquez reported that there would be a vacancy for her position in the board.
Ms. Mathews added that she would need to vacate her board position due to other
commitments that she has with the Red Cross.
2. Ms. Rodriquez asked for recommendations to fill the two vacancies.
3. Ms. Bedwell reported that the recommendation of the nominating committee for 2002
officers: Mrs.Nuss for president and Mrs. Kylstra for vice-president. The slate was
approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mrs. Stanford reminded of the board about the silent auction the AAUW will have
during the Friends Annual meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
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