2017-05-08 Agenda with Backup DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
SCHEDULED MEETING
South Branch Library
May 8,2017
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 April 10,2017 meeting.
• Library Report—Terri Gibbs:
o Hiring process for Director position
o SRC Report
o DPD and DPL
• Foundation Report:
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
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Denton, Texas,on the day of ,2017 at o'clock(a.m.) (p.m.).
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY IS ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE SIGN
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DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF LIBRARY BOARD
North Branch Library
April 10, 2017
Attending:Bonnie McCormick,Jean Greenlaw,Barbara Halbert,Alice Mankoff, Sarah Gamblin
Absent:Jennifer Collins,Patrick McLeod
Staff: Terri Gibbs,Kerry Montz
CALLED TO ORDER: Called to order by President Bonnie McCormick at 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM:No members of the public were present
APPROVE MINUTES: The March 13,2017 meeting minutes were approved.Jean Greenlaw made the motion to
approve;Alice Mankoff seconded.
LIBRARY REPORT:Terri Gibbs
Director Gibbs introduced Kerry Montz who made a presentation about business librarianship. Some highlights:
• Primarily aimed at Denton area small business
• Library meeting rooms can be reserved for training
• Popular classes include marketing for small businesses
• Participants have formed a support group
• Offerings are expanding to serve non-profit
Ms. Gibbs then gave the library report and shared the budget presentation for the upcoming 2017-18 budget,which
will be given to the Finance and City Manager's office as well as the City Council.After reporting on library
finances,the library is asking for a$43,500 permanent increase to the materials budget.
FOUNDATION REPORT: Checking account: $15,651.51
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT:The Friends Board meets this Thursday,April 13,2017 and board liaison
Barbara Halbert will be unable to attend.Terri Gibbs will take notes and report at the next Library Board meeting on
May 8,2017.
NEW BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:None
Adjournment was called at 6:15 p.m.
Terri Gibbs for Jennifer Collins