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Meeting Minutes - Final
Library Board
Tuesday,January 3,2023 10:30 AM La Retama Central Library Board Room,2nd Floor
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A. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:34 am.
B. Roll Call
Present: Julie Rogers, Vickie Natale, Sharron Hines, Carroll Matthews, Dora Wilburn,
Nicole Carroll
Present Virtually: Veronica Towns
Absent: Pooja Bindingnavele, Alice Hawkins
C. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
A motion to approve the December minutes, amended to show Sharron Hines as
present, was made by Carroll Matthews and seconded by Nicole Carroll. The motion
passed unanimously.
1. 23-0060 Dec 6 Regular Meeting Minutes
Attachments: December Library Board Minutes
Minutes were approved.
E. Friends of CCPL Liaison Report
2. 23-0062 Friends of CCPL Liaison Report
-The Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries did not meet in December.
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F. Director's Report
3. 23-0063 Director's Report
•AII branches are accepting donations through January 31 st, for new or gently used coats
and sweaters for all ages, to be donated to shelters or other community organizations for
distribution. During the December weather event staff with Neighborhood Services
distributed 51 coats while doing their outreach, coats not distributed were taken to the
Salvation Army. Four large boxes of pet supplies that included dry food and blankets
were delivered to Animal Care Services. Both drives are being advertised on Channel 3
news, KEDT, and our social media.
-The plumbing re-route project continued over the holiday break, which they hope to
complete by January 31st.
• The Neyland and McDonald projects are being reviewed by Asset Management and
Engineering Services, locations have plumbing related projects.
-Information on Bond 2022 La Retama renovation project should be available around
May.
•AII branches served as Warming centers from 9am to 6pm on December 23rd. Garcia,
Hopkins, McDonald, and La Retama served as warming centers from 9am to 6pm on
December 24th.
-Laura introduced Assistant City Manager, Nadia Chandler Hardy. She oversees IT, the
Airport, Parks and Recreation, and Libraries. She expressed support for the library
system and is looking forward to working with the board.
G. Unfinished Business
4. 22-2058 Board's Annual Report
-Julie presented a draft following the same format as last year. Laura clarified the number
of meetings missed last year and will check on board vacancies. She also suggested
adding Friends of Library to partnerships in the report. Nicole asked for clarification on
budget income compared to libraries statewide. The report is due January 31st. The draft
will be e-mailed to board members for further review and turned in to the Director for
approval before Julie submits it.
H. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
-No new business.
I. Future Agenda Items
• None
J. Adjournment
Adjournment at 11:40 am.
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