10-01-2012SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY 1~DVISORY BOARD MEETING
October 1, 2012
Members Presents: Sonia Samora, Laura Wilson, Bobbie Boyce, Neota Brady, Sandy Keiser,
Pattie Lovelady, Roger Sturdy, Margaret Riley, Ruth Tienor, Gaii Douglas, Carol Cyr
Visitors: April Toman and Lizzi Blase
CALi TO ORDER: Sonia Samora called the meeting to order at 7:1Q pm
REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the npprava! of the minutes of
September 10, 2012
Patti Lovelady moved to accept the September minutes Ruth Teinor seconded.
September 10, 2012 minutes were approved.
2. Treasurer's Report - Consideration and/ar action regarding the approval of the
August 2x12 Treosurer's Report.
Sandy Keiser moved to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented by kaura Wilson .
Neota Brady seconded. August Treasurer's Report was approved.
3. Librarian's Report -Librarians vvlll report on the following items:
No September 2412 Literary usage statistics were presented -Melissa Uhlhorn was
not in attendance.
No September 2012 -library programs and program statistics were presented -
Mclissa Uhlhorn was not in attendance.
Gail Douglas provided information on the Library Foundation Fundraiser which 1s the
selling of fresh Holiday wreaths, The Foundation will make a selection of several
wreaths and table centerpieces to be sold. Orders will be taken throughout October
and the wreaths should be delivered around Thanksgiving.
4. Bookstore Committee Report: Committee will report on the following items:
General operation of the bookstore during the month of September, 2012
Ruth Tienor reported the volunteer schedule is filled with two people per shift. She
will email the volunteer Sign-up sheet far the upcoming book sale. Juan Thorn has
mailed off a box of books to be sold on consignment.
Gail Douglas to check on getting the permit for the book sale.
General discussion of calendar books for the library and bookstore vvfunteers. Gail
has 53 on hand which should be enough for everyone. A calendar book was passed
around for the Board to inspect.
D15CUSSION & POSSIBIg ACTION
5. Discussion and Possible Action on Winter heading Club Expenditures
April Taman, the Children's Services Librarian and Lizzi Blase, the Adult Services Librarian
explained the planned Winter Reading Programs. The children's and adult
programs would be synced together in format and theme. Adult Theme: "Warm up
with a Good Baok", Youth Theme: "Chili out with a Good Book". 1~ewards of mugs and
water bottles with the "Schertz Public Library" on them will be given out for
reading a certain number of books.
Total budget requested for items/pragrarrti was $950.00.
Ruth Tienor made the motion to fund the Winter Reading Club program with a budget
of $950.00. Roger Sturdy seconded the motion. The motion passed.
6. Discussiarr on Upcoming Library Board Application and Appointments
General discussion an Board members who w111 need to be re-appointed. Roger
Sturdy w111 not be re-applying for appointment to the library Board. Discussion
on protocol for filling his position on the Board. GaII Douglas will check on what
the Board is required to do to post the opening.
7. discussion on City's Volunteer Dpen Mouse
Sonia Samora and Gaii Douglas attended and reported that there wasn't a large crowd
there mostly city emi~ioyee5)- Clemens National Nonor Society came by to ask about
volunteering. Sonia will ask them about helping with the upcorrring book sale.
ANNOiJNC~MENTS:
8. Items by the Library Board Members - Briefing and Discussion nn the following
items:
• Correspondence received by the Secretary -None received
• Announcements by library Board Members - No announcements by
board members.
• CaN for items to be included on next agenda - No Items at this time.
AdjOURNM~N~':
Bobbie Boyce moved to adjourn and Roger Sturdy Seconded. Motion carried.
Next meeting is Monday, November 5, 2012.
Sonia Sar'nora, Chairman
5honale Burke, Secretary