2017-03-13 Agenda with Backup DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
SCHEDULED MEETING
Emily Fowler Central Library
March 13,2017
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
• Call to Order: Bonnie McCormick,President
• Public Forum
o Members of the public are invited to address the Board during this time. Speakers
are limited to a 5 minute presentation.
• Approve Minutes from the February 13,2017 meeting.
• Library Report—Terri Gibbs:
o Seed Library
o VITA tax return assistance
o Fowler Library
o Budget Ask
o Sarah Fullwood,Marketing Assistant,presentation
• Foundation Report:
o Met Feb.23
o Decided to reinvest CD maturity date: 3/20/17 with a gain of S1,454.70
o Checking account: $15,651.51
• Friends of the Library report: Barbara Halbert
• New Business and Announcements
This item provides a section for Board members to suggest items for future agendas,
request information from the Director of Libraries, and/or make announcements of public
interest.
• Adjournment
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas,on the day of ,2017 at o'clock(a.m.) (p.m.).
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON EMILY FOWLER CENTRAL LIBRARY IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST
48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY
SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE
DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
CAN BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF LIBRARY BOARD
South Branch Library
February 13, 2017
Attending: Jean Greenlaw, Bonnie McCormick, Sarah Gamblin, Barbara Halbert,Jennifer Collins, Patrick
McLeod
Absent: Alice Mankoff
Staff: Terri Gibbs
City Staff: None
CALLED TO ORDER: Called to order by President Bonnie McCormick at 5:30.
PUBLIC FORUM: No members of public present
APPROVE MINUTES
The January 9, 2017, meeting minutes were approved.Jean Greenlaw made the motion to approve;
Barbara Halbert seconded.
LIBRARY REPORT: Terri Gibbs
• Seed library begins March 1 at Emily Fowler Library. Press release going out next week.
• All branches will be closed Friday, February 24 for all-staff training day. South Branch will be
closed Thursday, February 23 and open late on Saturday, February 25 for replacement of three
HVAC units on the roof.
• Presentation: Annual Report for 2015/16 and 2020 Strategic Plan
o Presented to city council last week; asked new city manager for support of budget
request for materials.
o Strategic Plan required by Texas State Library
FOUNDATION REPORT: Terri Gibbs
• Current balance is$15,651.61. No change since last month.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Barbara Halbert
• Met on January 12.Terri had previously requested funding for 2017. Submitted amended
amount$20,994.00 which was approved.
• Water damage to storage room has been repaired. Working on replenishing stock due to books
that were ruined and thrown away.
• Looking at ways to improve membership numbers. May link membership drive to summer
reading program.
NEW BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Collins, Secretary