Library Advisory Board Meeting

Library Advisory Board Meeting Madison Heights, Michigan January 18, 2023 A Library Advisory Board Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM at City Hall - Executive Conference Room, 300 W. 13 Mile Road CALL TO ORDER 6:32 pm by Chair May ROLL CALL PRESENT Amanda May Kristina Mentzer Deborah Shepherd Alternate Jennifer Nagle Council Representative Toya Aaron ABSENT Rebecca Chambliss Anjela Freeman William Mier Jeffrey Scott Jason Theodoroff Council Representative Alternate Mark Bliss EX-OFFICIO Lamphere Student Rep Anthony Goatley City Manager Melissa Marsh Library Director Vanessa Verdun-Morris Motion to excuse Theodoroff, Mier & Bliss made by Shepherd, Seconded by May. Passed unanimously. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes for September 28, 2022 Motion made by Mentzer, Seconded by Council Representative Aaron. Passed unanimously. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No public present. REPORTS 2. Civic Center Project 1  Verdun-Morris & Marsh reported library re-opening may be delayed a few weeks due to timing of shelving delivery. The rest of construction appears to be on track. 3. Friends of the Library Shepherd & Mentzer reported that there was a good turnout for their Bake Sale. They're hoping to offer tote bags in the Friends Store. 4. Grand Opening Celebration - Chair Mentzer, Aaron, May, Shepherd Shepherd reported there will be a raffle basket fundraiser, a scavenger hunt expedition, and snacks, with projected expenses of no more than $1,400. 5. National Library Week Gala Fundraiser - Chair Bliss, Aaron, May, Shepherd Aaron reported the Gala committee hasn't met. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. Library Advisory Board Work Plan Motion to table the Gala until a less time-dependent fundraiser can be planned. Motion made by Shepherd, Seconded by Council Representative Aaron. NEW BUSINESS 7. Create Opportunity for Collaboration Project Tabled until next meeting. 8. Promote Library Services and Plan Speaker Series Project Tabled until next meeting. 9. Identification Badges Let Vanessa know if you would like an identification badge. ANNOUNCEMENTS Nagle reported the Arts Board is doing a community art project that will need a permanent home after completion and the library may be asked to host. Marsh & Verdun-Morris reported that the Historical Commission are recommending that Council name the Teen area of the library after Bob Corbett. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn at 7:23 pm by May. NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation through electronic means in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at (248) 583-0826 or by 2 email: clerks@madison-heights.org at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations. 3