09-09-2019 (Library) Minutes Library Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 9, 2019—7:00 p.m.
Smith Public Library— Conference Room
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 300
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Board Liaison Rachel Orozco called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. The following Library Board
members were present: Juan M. Azcarate III, Janice Borland, Kenneth Cash, Rosalynn Davis, Carla
McCullough, Jesse Meason, & Rachel Orozco, Board Liaison. Members absent included: Arthur
Borgemenke.
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 presentations were given at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of the June 10,2019 Library Board Meeting.
Board Action:
The Library Board Minutes of Monday,June 10, 2019 were unanimously approved as presented.
2. Nominate and vote on a Library Board Chair and Vice Chair
Board Action:
Jesse Meason nominated Janice Borland as Library Board Chair. Kenneth Cash seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. Janice Borland nominated Jesse
Meason as Vice Chair. Kenneth Cash seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried
unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA—DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Library Budget FY 20 Update: Rachel provided the Board with a current update on the
Library's FY 20 budget. The Library did not receive any questions from the City Manager, so we
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will likely get approval on our budget requests for the year. The City Council will meet to vote on
adopting the budget tomorrow. Rachel provided the Board with an overview of the library's year-
end accomplishments and programs and the Board discussed.
2. Library Policies on Webpage: This item was tabled until next month's meeting, scheduled for
October 14, since there are new members who could not be present for the discussion.
STAFF REPORTS
Up-Coming Library Programs:
YOUTH SERVICES - CHILDREN
LEGO League: Tuesday,September 10'or,Thursday,September 12'from 3:30-4:30pm
For lsr through 4' graders. Come build with the library's LEGO collection on a specific theme each
month. We read a book that explores the theme and inspires ideas for building. Held in the Storytime
Room. September's theme is "Don't Bug Me!" (Insects).
Voyagers: 3rd Grade Learning Club: Thursday,September 19'from 3:30-4:30pm
Each month we explore a different topic and participate in a hands-on activity. September's challenge is
the"Egg Drop Challenge: Learn About Gravity, Force &Acceleration".
TEENS
Japanimation Club: Thursday, September 12'from 6:00-7:OOpm
For 6`1'through 12"graders only. Come celebrate all things Japan, watch some anime and enjoy some
snacks. Held in the Storytime Room.
ADULTS
A Royal Visit to Downton: Tuesday, September 10'' @ 6:30pm
The king and queen's arrival sets the stage for the new Downton Abbey film. Explore with author
Lorraine Heath what such an occasion would mean for the noble household, its servants, and the local
community in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Arabic Calligraphy: Saturday,September 21' @ 10:00am
Renowned artist Hina Chaudhry will teach about the background and history of Arabic calligraphy while
participants create their own works of art to take home.
DIY Day Spa: Saturday, September 21st @ 2:00pm
Make your own bath bombs and facial mask in this hands-on workshop.
AARP Tax Assistance:
The library is looking for volunteers to provide tax assistance for seniors. AARP will train the
volunteers, who will provide income tax assistance at the library.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
J ice Borland, Chair
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