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RECEIVED
AUG 1 7 2009
Minutes
Library Board Meeting
May 12, 2009 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Flores Herb Canales, Library Director
Dr. Roel Carmona Sylvia Sanchez, Recording Secretary
James Martin
Lucy McCracken
Natalie Rogen
Larry Jordan
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Andrea Naismith
Barbara Head
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
Sue Stanford
CALL TO ORDER
Michael Flores called the meeting to order at 1:22 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion for approval of the minutes of May 12, 2009 was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded
by Mr. Jordan. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends of the Library
Mrs. Rogen stated that most members have renewed their membership; still waiting on to hear
back from approximately 38 members that have not renewed. Board members are waiting to
hear from the speakers for the 100th anniversary event. A donation was made to cover part of the
cost of the catering. The event has been tentatively scheduled for October.
Director's Report
Mr. Canales distributed the library's public art brochure which has been produced by the City's
Arts and Cultural Commission. The department's budget is the same as reported last month.
- Mr. Canales reported that the Arlington Public Library conducted a study that shows where
Corpus Christi Library ranks compared to libraries with the same population. Transition on the
new technology went well. Work on the roof at Harte Library started last week; it should be
completed by the middle of June.
City Engineering will soon begin to negotiate the architectural and engineering contract with
Solka, Nava, and Tomo Architects for the Greenwood Library Project. The contract will be
presented to Council in July for their approval. Mr. Flores stated to include the building
committee on next month's agenda. Mr. Canales added that the following items will be included
in next month's agenda:
• Round table discussion (short and long term)
• Greenwood Building Committee
• Library Foundation SCANNED
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Old Business
None.
New Business
Mr. Canales stated that the absentee policy comes from the City Secretary's Office and it is also on
the city's website. Motion was made by Lucy McCracken to excuse Barbara Head from being
absent at last month's meeting due to illness and was seconded by Mr. Martin. Motion passed
unanimously.
Public Comment
None.
Motion was made for meeting adjournment at 2:07 p.m.
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