HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2023-01-03 MinutesCity of Tukwila
Parks & Recreation Department - Pete Mayer, Director
TUKWILA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair: Verna Seal
Vice Chair: Cynthia Chesak
Marie Parrish, Gerie Ventura, Steve Miller, Cassie Galante
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Minutes
January 3, 2023 6:OOpm Location: Hybrid Tukwila community Center AND Via Microsoft Teams
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:02pm
2. Roll Call
a. Board Members: Steve Miller, Cynthia Chesak, Verna Seal, Gerie Ventura, Cassandra Galante
Absent: Marie Parrish
b. Staff: KCLS Staff: Angie Benedetti, City of Tukwila Staff: John Dunn
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes - December 13, 2022
a. Agenda: Cynthia Chesak motioned to approve the minutes. Steve Miller second the motion, all
were in favor.
b. Minutes:Steve Miller motioned to approve the minutes. Cassie Galante second the motion, all
were in favor.
4. Public Comment: Robin Boland was on Teams and introduced herself. She will be the newest board
member sworn in on Monday Jan. 9t". Current Board members and Robin introduced each other and
spoke to one another.
5. Unfinished Business
a. 2023 Open seats status update -John Dunn reported that the open seat will be filled with Robin
next week. Cynthia Chesak reported that there were a couple of students that might be
interested in the student position and will be invited to join a meeting to see if they are
interested.
b. Annual Report -John Dunn presented a revised draft. Board members gave further
suggestions.
6. New Business
a. Chair Rotation - Cynthia Chesak will be the Chair. Robin Boland will be the Vice Chair for 2023.
Cynthia Chesak motioned to approve Robin Boland as Vice Chair. Steve Miller second the
motion, all were in favor.
b. 2023 Board Goals- The board discussed goals forthe yearand came up with agreed upon goals.
c. 2023 Board Budget - The board discussed and developed the budget based on the goals.
7. Reports
a. KCLS provided an update of programs and information for the board.
b. City of Tukwila: John Dunn provided an update on City and Parks and Recreation events,
programs and other information.
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
8. Other: None
9. Next Meeting: February 7, 2023 6:00 PM
10. Adjournment: 7:02 PM
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov