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05-14-2018 (Library) Minutes Library Advisory Board CITY OF WYLIE Library Board--Minutes Monday, May 14, 2018 — 7:00pm Conference Room Smith Public Library 300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300 Wylie, Texas 75098 CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. Members present: Mindy Ayers, Janice Borland, Shirley Burnett, Kenneth Cash, Rosalynn Davis, Jesse Meason, & Rachel Orozco, Board Liaison Members absent: Juan M. Azcarate III 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. PRESENTATION No presentation was given at the meeting. ACTION ITEMS The Library Board Minutes of Monday, April 9, 2018 were approved as presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS Family Place Libraries Grant: Rachel and Debbie have completed their travel and training in New York for the Family Place Libraries Grant. The Board watched a video overview and discussed the programs and services that will be implemented using the program. The grant money will go toward the purchase of books, toys, supplies, etc. needed to implement the program. The timeline for the program launch was discussed. Everything must be purchased by the end of July, and the Library must make a report to the state on what was purchased. Rachel advised that we will likely wait until after the conclusion of this year's Summer Reading Club programs and then begin setting up the space for the program by the end of August. The program itself will likely be launched in the new year(around January). Library Budget Review,FY 19: The Board reviewed the City's FY19 Budget Calendar. The Board reviewed and discussed the Library's proposed budget for FY19.There are no notable changes in the Library's general operating budget for this coming year. The Library is submitting ESL (expanded level May 14, 2018 Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 of service) requests for the following additional budget items that will focus on staff/patron safety, additional workforce, community focused government and infrastructure in FY 19: • Breakout windows for the Teen Room • Convert window to door in Adult Services Department/Reference • Controller for Badge Access (for Youth Services Office and Circulation Workroom) • Upgrade of a FT Reference Assistant to a Librarian • Print Management System • Computer/Optical Scanner for Self-Checks/Upgrade • Televisions and Stands Replacement • Two 3M Workstations • Acoustical Panels for Children's Area • Envisionware Web Payment for Library Fines/Fees STAFF REPORTS Upcoming Library Events: Rachel handed out copies of the Summer Reading 2018 Activity Guides for the Library, and the Board reviewed them. Summer Reading Club logs are available beginning Monday, May 21st. The Summer Reading Kickoff Event is Friday,June 9 from 9:00am to 11:45am. This is the official beginning of our summer reading programs. There will be overflow parking available at Wylie High School with complimentary shuttle service to the Municipal Complex. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm. itAit °! /0•/8 Min s,Chair Date