HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2023-05-02 MinutesCity of Tukwila
Parks & Recreation Department - Pete Mayer, Director
TU KW I LA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair: Cynthia Chesak
Vice Chair: Robin Boland
Marie Parrish, Gerie Ventura, Steve Miller, Cassie Galante, Verna Seal
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Minutes
May 2, 2023 6:OOpm Location: Hybrid Tukwila community Center AND Via Microsoft Teams
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm
2. Roll Call
a. Board Members: Steve Miller, Cynthia Chesak, Verna Seal, Gerie Ventura, Robin Boland
b. Absent: Marie Parrish, Cassandra Galante
c. Staff: KCLS Staff: Mary Sue Howser; City of Tukwila Staff: John Dunn
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes - April 4, 2023
a. Agenda: Steve Miller motioned to approve the minutes. Verna Seal second the motion, all were
in favor.
b. Minutes: Steve Miller motioned to approve the minutes. Verna Seal second the motion, all
were in favor.
4. Public Comment: No public comments
5. Unfinished Business
a. 2023 Student Rep open seat status update - Cynthia Chesak reported that a new person has
expressed interest for the student representative.
b. Outreach strategy development discussion -Tabled until June Meeting
6. New Business
a. Joint event with Friends of Tukwila Library - Verna Seal shared there is a possibility of doing an
event in conjunction with the Farmers Market. More meetings will be held and further update
in June
b. Little Libraries check in - A discussion on the status and use of the little libraries led to a future
work on posting an article in the hazelnut and flyer in the libraries on how to use.
i. A motion was made to use $100 to purchase books to use in the libraries. Verna Seal
motioned to approve and Gerie Ventura second the motion and all were in favor.
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.
8. Other
9. Next Meeting: June 6, 2023
10. Adjournment 6:35 PM
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov