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MINUTES
The Library Board of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022, in the Work Session Chambers, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Terri Chepregi, Chair
Gwendolyn Daniels, Vice Chair
Adam Greenup, Board Member
Kristin Lucido, Board Member
Dorothy McAllister, Board Member
Absent:
Charles Msewe, Board Member
Michael Degen, Board Member
Trellas Gotcher, Board Member
Staff Present:
Karen Archibald, Library Director
Will Massey, Assistant Library Director
Kathleen Cizek, Public Services Administrator
Sabrina Ellis, Department Coordinator II
1.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address the Library Board at this time. The Library Board is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion was made that the Minutes of the September 12, 2022, regular meeting be approved as submitted.
Motion was made by Board Member Gwendolyn Daniels and seconded by Board Member Kristin Lucido.
3.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Board held its annual election of officers with the following results:
Board Member Terri Chepregi was nominated for Chair by Board Member Gwendolyn Daniels. Board Member Terri Chepregi moved to elect herself as Chair by acclamation. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Member Gwendolyn Daniels was nominated for Vice Chair by Board Member Terri Chepregi. Board Member Terri Chepregi moved to elect Board Member Gwendolyn Daniels as Vice Chair by acclamation. Motion carried unanimously.
4.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
DISCUSS BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS
Director Archibald announced that Council Member Ed Moore appointed Board Member Adam Greenup.
b.
TEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION ACCREDITATION, SFY 2023
Director Archibald reported that the Library has received accreditation from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the State Fiscal Year 2023. This allows the Library to participate in the Interlibrary Loan Program, TexShare Databases and other resources made available by the Texas State Library and Archives Division.
c.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN/BOND PROGRAM UPDATES
Director Archibald provided the Board with an updated timeline for the Central Library construction project; an overview of expectations for the relocation of the Central Library; and, presented finishes for both the Central Library and Walnut Creek Branch Library.
d.
LIBRARY BRANCH NAME
Director Archibald requested guidance from the Board with naming the new Walnut Creek Branch Library.
e.
RESPONSE TO LIBRARY DISRUPTION
Director Archibald briefly reviewed a disruption that occurred at the Central Library and provided an overview of various safety measures the City and Library are implementing in response to the situation.
f.
LIBRARY BRANDING PROJECT
Director Archibald announced that the Library is working with consultants in an effort to rebrand the Library's image.
5.
MISCELLANEOUS
Department Coordinator II Ellis provided the Board with an updated City Council Map, Library Board Member Roster, and the Library Board Meeting dates for 2023.
a.
ENCLOSURES
September 12, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes
b.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6.
ADJOURN
Submitted By:
/s/ Terri Chepregi, Chair
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Terri Chepregi, Chair
/s/ Karen Archibald, Director of Libraries
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Karen Archibald, Director of Libraries
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