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Minutes
Regular Meetin6 January 22, 2019
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Public Library Board of Trustees was held on January 22,
2019 at the Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The
meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Czarowitz at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEND
Mike Czarowitz, Diane Freeman, Neeta Jambhekar, Benette Rowley, JoBeth Brizendine,
Madeline Short, Bryan Corey, Assistant Library Director Karen Hart, and Library Director
Matthew Riley.
ABSENT
Ted Thomas, Betty Stacy, City Council Liaison Steve Rockey, and FISD Liaison Robert McCabe
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There was not any communication from the public.
MINUTES
The minutes of November 2018 were presented for review. Neeta moved and Bryan seconded that
the November minutes stand as presented. There was no objection and the motion passed.
DIRECTOR'S
REPORT
Matthew gave the Director's Report discussing upcoming programs, Friends of the Library, new
book display furniture, and State of the City.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: PATRON CODE OF CONDUCT
Matthew presented the revised Patron Code of Conduct to the Board and asked for feedback.
Neeta suggested some grammatical clarifications. Mike motioned to approve the updated Patron
Code of Conduct, Bryan seconded, motion passed.
DISCUSSION: REPLACING SHELVING IN LIBRARY FOYER WITH MOBILE SHELVING
FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM AND EVENT SPACE
Matthew shared and discussed some of the options for the mobile shelving that could replace the
current shelving in the library foyer. It was proposed to use Board Reserve Funds for this
shelving. Madeline motioned to approve, Neeta seconded, and the motion passed.
DISCUSSION: LIBRARY SIGN VIEWABLE FROM SPREADING OAKS
Karen mentioned that she has contacted a sign company but they have not responded yet. She
also mentioned temporarily changing the "Library Open Regular Hours" sign to a parking lot
sign.
OPEN DISCUSSION: EVENT COMMITTEE, LIBRARY PROMOTION, OTHER
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There was discussion about fundraising options from the Event Committee. It was decided that
the Peter Fletcher event on March 13th would be a basic Friends of the Library promotion, the
Star Wars May the 4th event would include a Preview Night the night before for Friends
members only, and the Brooks Williams concert on October 4th would be a fundraising event for
the Friends of the Library.
ADJOURNMENT
Mike moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:46p.m.
Presented by Matthew Riley
Date Approved
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