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MINUTES
The Library Board of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, in the Work Session Chambers, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Terri Chepregi, Chair
Gwendolyn Daniels, Vice Chair
Charles Msewe, Board Member
Michael Degen, Board Member
Kristin Lucido, Board Member
Dorothy McAllister, Board Member
Trellas Gotcher, Board Member
Absent:
Adam Greenup, Board Member
Staff Present:
Karen Archibald, Library Director
Kathleen Cizek, Public Services Administrator
Sabrina Ellis, Department Coordinator II
Morgan Blackburn, Community Outreach Services Coordinator
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.
Addresser(s): Council Member Margaret Lucht
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JANUARY 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion was made that the Minutes of the January 23, 2023, regular meeting be approved with recommended corrections.
Motion made by Board Member Gwendolyn Daniels and seconded by Board Member Trellas Gotcher.
3.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN/BOND PROGRAM UPDATES
Director Archibald provided the Board with an updated timeline for the Central Library construction project; an overview of the expectations for the relocation of the Central Library Express location; a timeline and location for the Library Materials Kiosks; and a City Council approved presentation for the North Garland Branch exterior upgrade project.
b.
LIBRARY BRANCH NAME
Director Archibald requested guidance from the Board with naming the new Walnut Creek Branch Library.
Motion was made for the new Walnut Creek Branch Library location to be named West Garland Branch Library.
Motion made by Board Member Gwendolyn Daniels and seconded by Board Member Kristin Lucido. Motion carried unanimously.
c.
LIBRARY OUTREACH UPDATE
Community Outreach Services Coordinator Blackburn provided a brief overview of the Library outreach program's accomplishments and presented the new Pop-Up Library that will be dedicated to connecting the underserved areas of the community with resources, programs, and materials.
d.
LIBRARY PROGRAMMING
Director Archibald highlighted the success of two recent library programs: Black History Month exhibit and lecture featuring Mr. Ricky McNeal at the North Garland Branch Library; and Bee Happy: Pollinator Gardening at the South Garland Branch Library.
Public Services Administrator Cizek provided information on the City of Garland's Big Art Day being held on Saturday, April 1, 2023. All library locations are participating in Big Art Day by planning their own community art programs and exhibits: CommUNITY Art display at the Walnut Creek Branch Library; Little Art Explorers Tiny Art Show at the South Garland Branch Library; Painted Feathers and mural at the North Garland Branch Library; and a Tiny Art display at the Central Library.
4.
MISCELLANEOUS
a.
ENCLOSURES
January 23, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
b.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Homework Help
5.
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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