SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 23, 2015
The San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Central Library; Jean Brady, Chair, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 4:43 p.m.
TRUSTEES PRESENT
Jean Brady, Judy Cruz, Lora Devlon Eckler, Loyce Ince, Juspreet Kaur, Gloria Malone, Linda Nairn, Lupe G. Ochoa, Andrea Sanchez, Grace Marengo Sanchez, and Paul Stahl.
TRUSTEES ABSENT
No trustees were absent.
EX OFFICIO LIAISONS PRESENT
Tracey Bennett, San Antonio Public Library Foundation; Karen Matson, Friends of the San Antonio Public Library
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Tim Turner spoke regarding the Monte Vista Historical Association's use of space within the Landa Branch Library. Mr. Turner said he feels the use is in violation of the deed restrictions and requested the Board consider terminating the agreement.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Library Director Ramiro Salazar announced that author/illustrator Yuyi Morales will have a reading and presentation at the Central Library on September 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Chair Jean Brady brought forth for consideration the minutes of the meeting on August 26, 2015. Loyce Ince moved to approve the minutes for the meeting on August 26, 2015 as presented. Gloria Malone seconded the motion. None opposed the motion and the motion passed.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Board Chair Jean Brady introduced and welcomed Juspreet Kaur who has been appointed as the new Trustee representing District 8. Ms. Brady said that Ms. Kaur brings expertise in strategic planning, teambuilding, and critical thinking, among other
skills. Ms. Brady informed the board that Ms. Kaur had received new Trustee orientation on September 18, 2015.
Ms. Brady also informed the Board that she had attended the City Council Meeting on September 10, 2015 where the FY 201...
Click here for full text