07-22-2024 (Library) MinutesIAI
fN Library Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
In -person Meeting
July 22, 2024 — 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Justin Strauch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Library Board members were
present: Justin Strauch, Brian Ortiz, Monica Munoz, Roberta Schaafsma, Irene Chavira & Toshia
Kimball & Ofilia Barrera Board Liaison. Board members not present: Zachary Todd
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Carmen Ramirez, Library Technician
Carmen Ramirez provided the Board with a description of her role and duties as a Library Technician.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. Board requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, the Board is not allowed to
converse, deliberate, or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens were present at the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of June 24, 2024 Library Advisory Board Meeting minutes.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Toshia Kimball, seconded by Monica Munoz, to approve the minutes with one
spelling correction. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Nominate and vote on Board Chair
Board Action:
The nomination of Justin Strauch for Board Chair was made by Toshia Kimball and seconded by Monica
Munoz. A vote was taken and the nomination passed 6-0.
2. Nominate and vote on Board Vice Chair
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Board Action:
The nomination of Toshia Kimball for Board Vice Chair was made by Justin Strauch and seconded by
Monica Munoz. A vote was taken and the nomination passed 6-0.
WORK SESSION — DISCUSSION ITEMS
WS1. Review Fine Free Information.
Ofilia Barrera presented the Board with multiple articles and data related to revenue generated by the
library that support the elimination of late fees.
Roberta Schaafsma suggested the information be presented as a future agenda item allowing for a formal
vote. The Board agreed.
WS2. Review the monthly report.
Ofilia Barrera presented information to the Board covering program attendance, resource usage by
patrons, and staff meeting/training highlights for the period of June 20, 2024 to July 17, 2024.
WS3. Review upcoming programs.
Ofilia Barrera presented a list of programs and descriptions for the month of August while noting this
time to be less active for it falls between the Summer and Fall program periods.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Toshia Kimball, seconded by Monica Munoz, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
Jus rauch, Chair
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