Library Advisory Board Meeting

Library Advisory Board Meeting Madison Heights, Michigan July 19, 2023 A Library Advisory Board Meeting was held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Library - 240 W. 13 Mile Road CALL TO ORDER by Vice Chair Mentzer at 6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Kristina Mentzer William Mier Jeffrey Scott Deborah Shepherd Alternate Jennifer Nagle Council Representative Toya Aaron Ex-Officio Library Director Vanessa Verdun-Morris ABSENT Rebecca Chambliss Anjela Freeman Jason Theodoroff Motion to excuse people who gave notice. Motion by Scott. Second by Aaron. Passed unanimously. EXCUSED Amanda May Lamphere Student Rep Anthony Goatley Council Representative Alternate Mark Bliss ADDITIONS/DELETIONS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes from April 19, 2023 Motion by Shepherd. Second by Aaron. Passed unanimously. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No public present. Mier arrived at 6:36 p.m. REPORTS 2. Civic Center Project 1  Verdun-Morris reported tentative date for grand opening of Civic Center is August 31 at 5:30 p.m. 3. Friends of the Library Shepherd reported that donation acceptance has resumed. Items are being sorted for October book sale. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Work Plan Review a. Grand Opening Celebration - Chair Mentzer, Aaron, May, Shepherd. No report. Committee to resume meeting now that date has been tentatively set. b. Gala or Other Fundraiser - Chair Bliss, Aaron, May, Shepherd. No report. c. Promote Library Services and Plan Speaker Series. Appoint Aaron to committee for financial workshop series, and May for mental health series. Motion by Shepherd. Second by Mier. Passed Unanimously. d. Create Opportunity for Collaboration. Verdun-Morris reported library attended Arts & Pride and Bike Rodeo, and will likely participate with Trail Tunes and Trail of Treats. NEW BUSINESS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Nagle announced that the Arts Board will have a Gala fundraiser at the Venetian on Friday, November 17. ADJOURNMENT at 7:25. Motion by Aaron. Second by Mier. Passed unanimously. 2