2022-05-25 Library MinutesCITY OF
SOUTH LAI,E
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: May 25, 2022
LOCATION: Southlake Activity Center
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD PRESENT: Janet Theaker, Lori Burr, Tracy Eaton,
Rebecca Petty, Katherine Bennett, William Doby
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD ABSENT: Beth Darr
STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Pfledderer, Deputy Director of Library Services
OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Lee Alford, John Terrell, Susan Steinbrecher, Vamsi Alla,
Joanne Terrell, Stacey Black, Sharen Jackson, Ken Baker, Tamara McMillain, Janet
Bassenthwaite, Samad Rizvi, Angela Weisgarber, Jean Xiu, Paul Budvitis, Kush Rao,
Kathy Talley, Ronell Smith
1. CALL TO ORDER — Cynthia Pfledderer at 6:31 p.m.
2. CONSENT
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING HELD APRIL 20, 2022
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2022, Southlake Library
Board meeting.
Motion:
Burr
Second:
Theaker
Ayes:
Theaker, Burr, Eaton, Petty, Doby, Bennett
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion Carried.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the May 25, 2022, Southlake Library Board Meeting
Page 2 of 3
3. DISCUSSION
A. Library Task Force Presentation
Stacey Black presented statistics on behalf of the Library Task Force. Topics
included comparison data of similar city sizes, collection size, return rate,
program attendance, and library history. The Library Task Force charter and
purpose were presented, as well as the names of members. Samad Rizvi,
Angela Weisgarber, Jean Xiu, Tamara McMillin, and Janet Bassenthwaite
presented Library Task Force research findings and recommendations. Lori
Burr, Rebecca Petty, Tracy Eaton, Janet Theaker, William Doby shared
concerns and suggestions. Ken Baker answered questions and concerns.
Sharen Jackson answered questions and concerns.
4. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Cite Librarian Pfledderer shared program information about the Creativity
Festival and Summer Reading Program and a presentation on performance.
LIBRARY FOUNDATION UPDATE
Lori Burr shared the certificate of ordination information. The Foundation
Facebook page now has 200+ followers.
6. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Bennett opened a public forum at 7:49 p.m. to ask anyone wishing to
speak to come forward. The forum was closed at 7:50 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be scheduled for August 24, 2022. The meeting was
adjourned.
Motion:
Burr
Second:
Eaton
Ayes:
Theaker, Burr, Bennett, Petty, Eaton, Doby
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion Carried.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the May 25, 2022, Southlake Library Board Meeting
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Katherine Bennett, Chair
Attest:
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Cy thia Pfledder , City Librarian
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork