08-26-2024 (Library) MinutesJAI
fN Library Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
In -person Meeting
August 26, 2024 — 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Justin Strauch called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The following Library Board members were
present: Justin Strauch, Brian Ortiz, Monica Munoz, Roberta Schaafsma, Zachary Todd & Ofilia Barrera
Board Liaison. Board members not present: Toshia Kimball & Irene Chavira
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Erica Arena, Adult Services Librarian
Erica Arena shared with the Board a summary of her experiences since earning her MLS in 2005.
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 July 22, 2024 Library Advisory Board Meeting minutes.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Brian Ortiz, seconded by Roberta Schaafsma, to approve the minutes as
presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
WORK SESSION — DISCUSSION ITEMS
WS1. Library Fine Elimination Presentation for City Council.
Ofilia Barrera walked the Board through the Library Fine Elimination Presentation to allow for any
suggestions or feedback prior to taking the proposal to the City Council in September. Following the
presentation and feedback, the Board took a verbal vote with all in favor of Ofilia presenting at the next
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City Council meeting. The Board will plan to attend that meeting in support of the proposed policy
change.
WS2. Review the monthly report.
Data provided to the Board in the monthly report included program attendance, resource usage by
patrons, and staff meeting/training highlights for the period of July 18, 2024 to August 21, 2024. Ofilia
Barrera also shared recaps of the WFR Narcan Implementation meeting, the Women Leading
Government MasterClass, and her meeting with a WISD NJHS student for the creation of an English
tutoring program at the library.
Next month's report will include annual totals covering the past three fiscal years.
WS3. Review upcoming programs.
Ofilia Barrera presented a list of upcoming events & programs for the month of September including the
return of all regular fall programming.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Zachary Todd, seconded by Monica Munoz, to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
AJUSuch, Chair
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