Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees Held at the Roswell Public Library Southeast Meeting Room June 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with NMSA 1978, Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 and Resolution 21-7. This meeting convened at 4:00 p.m. with Board President Alyssa Rogers presiding, and members Betty Hanson, Jennifer Cole, Janice Dunnahoo, Mel Loucks, Marcos Nava and Enid Costley, Library Director being present. Members Patti Briton and Councilor Jacob Roebuck being absent. President Rogers called for the approval of the agenda for the June 24, 2021 Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees meeting to include the minutes for the January 23, 2020 and regular items as follows (Discussion and approval of future dates for the Roswell Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting, and Library Director’s Report), informational items as follows (Building Improvements, Service Improvements, and Report of the Roswell Library Foundation). Member Loucks motioned to move, and Member Janice Dunnahoo seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 6-0 with Patti Bristol absent. President Rogers called for the approval of the minutes of the January 23, 2020 of the Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees. Member Loucks motioned to move, and Member Betty Hanson seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 6-0 with Pattie Bristol absent. Informational Items 1. Building Improvements. Enid Costley, Library Director summarized the monthly reports issued between February 2020 to May 2021 Planned improvements: Cleaning of the Tree of Knowledge, Public Artwork (Koi Pond and stream, mural, art on pillars) and New Roof on Bondurant Room Health Related Improvements all paid with General Obligation bond B Funds: Sneeze Guards, Book Drops and Service window. Water Leak Related: New restrooms, new floor in Malone room, walls painted behind circulation desk, children’s walls entrance and lobby and new baseboards 2. Service Improvements. Enid Costley, Library Director, summarized the monthly reports issued between February 2020 and May 2021. Planned Improvements: Mobile Library Service – is on hold, Ready to Learn Program, STEM Programs, Scanner (paid with NM State Grants In Aid to Libraries Funds), new microfiche and microfilm reader, and Book Club collection. Health Related Improvements: Read Together While Apart Program, STEM at Home Kits, and Concierge Services Library on the Go. Service Improvement being Planned: Homework Help (computers and free printing for school assignments) Early Learning Interactives in the Library. Webb Space Telescope community Event Initiative, Upgrade of the Library Circulation and Catalog, and Emergency connectivity Grant Fund. 3. Report of the Roswell Library Foundation The Roswell Library Foundation donated the Library Park and the property located at 316 North Richardson Avenue to the Roswell Public Library. Current plans are to use the Library Park for the Mobile Library Service Vehicle and to sell the property on 316 North Richardson Avenue which is appraised as $30,000 New Business 4. Discussion and consider for approval future dates for the Roswell Public Library Board of Trustee Meetings. Member Betty Hanson motioned to approve set the Roswell Public Library Board of Trustee meeting to be held on September, October, January, February, April and May on the Fourth Thursday at 4:00 pm and on June on the first Thursday at 4:00 pm. Member Janice Dunnahoo seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 6-0 with member Pattie Bristol absent. 5. Library Director’s Report. In addition to the written report, Enid Costley, Library Director thanked all the Board Members for their time and support. Public Comment No public attendance. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.