Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Monday, April 12, 2021 07:00 PM Smith Public Library - 300 Country Club, Bldg 300, Wylie, TX 75098

NOTICE

An emergency and urgent public necessity exists because of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it difficult or impossible for a quorum of the Library Board to convene at one location and/or making it inconsistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and guidance/orders from the State of Texas, Collin County and Dallas County for members of the public to congregate at the meeting location.

Accordingly, a quorum or more of the Library Board will conduct this meeting via video conference pursuant to the Texas Governor’s Order temporarily suspending certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act and guidance received from the Texas Attorney General’s Office.

Any member of the public wishing to participate in the meeting should use the following web link online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82028586655. Accessing the link at the meeting time will make the meeting audible to members of the public and allow for two-way communication. A recording of the meeting will be made available to the public upon request.

If you have any questions about the foregoing, please contact the City Secretary at 972-516-6020.

CALL TO ORDER

COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Any member of the public may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

REGULAR AGENDA

• 1.Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the February 8, 2021 Library Board meeting.

• 2.Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the March 22, 2021 Library Board meeting.

WORK SESSION

• WS1.Staff Spotlight: Laura Condit, Technical Services

  Librarian Council Meeting Tomorrow: NLW Proclamation and Meeting Room on Consent Agenda

  Budget Update

  Library Usage Statistics January - March 2021

  Summer Programming/Reading Club Update

  Future meetings: Remain virtual or go back to in-person

  Upcoming Library Programs

  Gardening in the Shade

  Tuesday, April 13 at 6 pm

  Many gardeners are intimidated by shade, but once you understand what type of shade you have and how to care for the shade garden, you will find it is not difficult. Sunlight is a critical factor affecting plant growth. Meets on Zoom.

  Interview Tips & Tricks

  Thursday, April 22 at 6 pm Join Library staff, a member of the Wylie HR Department, and a representative from the Wylie Chamber of Commerce for a virtual event focused on interview preparation. Get advice on how to prepare for a job interview and learn about general job searching resources available through the library.

  Third Monday Book Bunch

  April 19

  The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

  Social networking and a good book. Immerse yourself into a good story with friends. Discuss thrilling tales, mysterious manuscripts, and awe-inspiring adventures. Books are selected a month in advance by the group and based on group discussion and interest. Copies of the book will be available in large print and book on cd. Ages: 55 Yrs + Email libinfo@wylietexas.gov for information on obtaining a copy and to receive a meeting invite.

  Youth Services is continuing all storytimes and kids’ clubs online.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on April 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times.

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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary                                                                     Date Notice Removed

The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible.  Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.

If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et.  seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place given in this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:

Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.073 – Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
§ 551.076 – Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit.