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MINUTES
The Library Board of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, in the Work Session Chambers, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Terri Chepregi, Vice Chair
Charles Msewe, Board Member
Gwendolyn Daniels, Board Member
Kristin Lucido, Board Member
Dorothy McAllister, Board Member
Trellas Gotcher, Board Member
Absent:
Michael Degen, Board Member
Lisa Araiza, Board Member
Staff Present:
Karen Archibald, Library Director
Will Massey, Assistant Library Director
Kathleen Cizek, Public Services Administrator
Steve Koebel, Senior Librarian, Electronic Resources
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 AUGUST 8, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion was made that the Minutes of the August 8, 2022, regular meeting be approved as submitted.
Motion was made by Board Member Gwendolyn Daniels and seconded by Board Member Dorothy McAllister.
3.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
DISCUSS BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS & REAPPOINTMENTS
Director Archibald announced that Council Member Deborah Morris reappointed Board Member Michael Degen; Council Member Margaret Lucht appointed Board Member Kristin Lucido; and Board Member Edwina Garner resigned from the Library Board.
b.
BUDGET UPDATE
Director Archibald informed the Board that the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget has been approved.
c.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN/BOND PROGRAM UPDATES
Director Archibald presented proposed floor plans and finishes for the Central Library and Walnut Creek Branch Library, as well as exterior upgrades for the North Garland Branch Library.
d.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Senior Librarian Koebel provided an overview of the various electronic resources available to patrons, why it is important to make these resources available, and how the Library acquires them.
e.
NEW LIBRARY SERVICES & PROGRAMMING
Director Archibald announced that the Library will be participating in the City of Garland Career Fair on Saturday, September 17. The Library is in the process of partnering with Dallas College to provide English as a second language and General Educational Development classes. Director Archibald reviewed proposed changes to the Library's Temporary Computer Use Cards for Visitors procedure.
f.
LIBRARY EXTERIOR
Director Archibald explained that the Library recently evaluated the exterior of the Central Library and reimagined the front portico into an outdoor play area to provide a positive, interactive experience for patrons.
4.
MISCELLANEOUS
a.
ENCLOSURES
August 8, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes
b.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Election of Officers
5.
ADJOURN
Submitted By:
/s/ Terri Chepregi, Vice Chair
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Terri Chepregi, Vice Chair
/s/ Karen Archibald, Director of Libraries
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Karen Archibald, Director of Libraries
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