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Regular Meeting March 19, 2019
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Public Library Board of Trustees was held on March 19,
2019 at the Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The
meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Czarowitz at 7:01 p.m.
ATTEND
Mike Czarowitz, Ted Thomas, Bryan Corey, Diane Freeman, Betty Stacy, JoBeth Brizendine,
Brenda Feaster, Assistant Library Director Karen Hart, and Library Director Matthew Riley.
ABSENT
Benette Rowley, Madeline Short, Neeta Jambhekar, City Council Liaison Steve Rockey, and FISD
Liaison Robert McCabe
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There was not any communication from the public.
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The minutes of January 2019 were presented for review. Diane moved that the January minutes
stand as presented. There was no objection and the motion passed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Matthew gave the Director's Report discussing the new website, the successful Peter Fletcher
program and Adult Spanish Classes, the Spring Book Sale, Event Committee, and the upcoming
citywide programming for Apollo 13. Matthew also mentioned the upcoming fundraising event
with Brooks Williams, the Book Nooks, National Library Week promotional items, upcoming
programs, the arrival of the Oculus Rift and mobile shelving.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: POTENTIAL ENHANCED CAFE AREA W/
EXPANSION FOR SERVICES
Matthew mentioned that there is a strong push for cafes in libraries. There was discussion on
whether or not this would be a good addition to the Friendswood Public Library. Matthew
answered many questions about community interest, who will do the work, who will fund it, and
what will happen to the space if it is unsuccessful.
UPDATE ON EVENT COMMITTEE PROPOSALS
The Event Committee Proposals were discussed in the Director's Report.
UPDATE ON MOBILE SHELVING
The mobile shelving was discussed in the Director's Report.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
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There was no additional discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
Ted moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:51p.m. and Mike seconded.
Presented by Matthew Riley
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Date Approved
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