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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2015-02-03 MinutesTukwila Library Advisory Board (TLAB) Committee Minutes February 3, 2015 —Tukwila Community Center Attendance: Sharon Kidd (Chair), Linda McLeod, Marie Parrish, Gerie Ventura (Secretary) Staff. Angie Benedetti (KCLS), Tracy Gallaway (Tukwila Parks & Recreation) Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:28pm. Approval of minutes: We reviewed the October 7, 2014 TLAB minutes. Angie said that the first Business Item that read "John reported that there are 2 read -a -thons planned by the Teen Library Council (TLC) in the Fall as a dry -run October 19 -25, and in March" should be edited to end "...now in May" instead of "in March ". It was moved by Marie and seconded by Steve to approve the minutes, as amended. The motion carried. We reviewed the November 4, 2014 minutes. The list of attendees was edited -- John Sheller was removed and Angie Benedetti added. Steve Miller was also added. It was moved by Sharon and seconded by Marie to approve the minutes as amended, from November 4, 2014. The motion carried. We reviewed the January 6, 2015 minutes. Corrected spelling of Angle's name and new Foster Library Operations Manager, Faruk Vohra. Added Steve Miller to the list of attendees. It was moved by Sharon and seconded by Marie to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carried. Business Items: Reviewed the handout, "Tukwila Library Advisory Board — Suggestions for 2015 Budget and Activities ". This was the product of a working meeting of Marie Parrish (TLAB), Angie (KCLS), Tracy Gallaway and Stephanie (Parks) in which they thought about ways that TLAB and the library system could partner. The group reviewed any existing library programming plans, the summer reading program, etc. 2. Angie reviewed the entire list with us and explained that any "money asks" (estimated expenses/budget ranges) on the list are in bold print. We were encouraged to think about which activities we want to support. It was moved by Sharon and seconded by Linda to support the February 26 Dr. Seuss event with the requested $500.00 ($350 for books, $150 for supplies). Tracy asked who could attend that event from 6pm — 8pm. 4. Marie reminded us that any money allocated to pay for performers has to be related to literacy. 5. Discussed the e- readers on the list and what they could be used for: the fitness room, senior activities, teen late night, etc. 6. Parks is wrapping up May — October event planning right now. 7. Steve moved that we approve that Parks and the library could start researching and planning for these events: • May 9 (Tukwila Backyard program) $500 - $1,000 • Summer, Friday evening (Family movies) $500 • July 29, August 5, 12, 19 (Summer concert) series $500 • (ongoing Senior activities) $300 - $500 per opportunity • potential equipment purchase (eReaders) $500 - $700 And reserving $1,000 for Halloween ($500) and the Giving program ($300 - $500). Marie seconded and the motion was approved. Marie asked for specifics in future meetings so that we could see the planning progress. Angie said that they could report on this work plan at future meetings. Sharon asked to be snail - mailed any information that may be emailed. Angie reported on the new KCLS Director, and handed out the February programs handout. Adjournment: It was moved by Linda to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Steve and the meeting was adjourned at 8:06pm.