2023-03-15 LB Minutes
Board of Trustees Michelle Brown, Library Director
Kathy Redmond, President
Cheryl Gowing, Vice President
Laura Farley, Secretary
Nancy Frehling
Christine Gay
Special Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Brockway Memorial Library Conference Room
10021 NE Second Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Minutes
The meeting called to order at 8:31 a.m. Present were Michelle Brown,[via phone]Library Director, Kathleen
Redmond, President, Cheryl Gowing, Vice President, Laura Farley, Secretary, Christine Gay, and Nancy Frehling
Public Comment: None
Presentations:
Susan Ackley – Artist Proposal for April 21, 2023 Exhibition: Kim Moore, MFA -Everyday Life to feature
approximately 18-25 pieces displayed throughout library. Ms. Ackley and artist to meet with Ms. Brown to make
certain artist knows how to use hanging system. It was suggested that we see each piece prior to displaying work.
Ms. Gowing moved to accept, seconded by Ms. Gay, motion passed.
Carlos Andrade –Event Planner for Grand Opening: Asked questions regarding invitations, food/beverages, room
location of event, servers, etc. The hors d’oeuvres selection: mini tuna tartar, grilled chicken skewers with cilantro
sauce, California sushi roll, baked brie tart with honey almonds, melon rounded with prosciutto, chicken curry
salad cups were top choices. Wine and beer, wine and signature drink or wine only to be determined. Mr. Andrade
suggested that there would be 2-3 people passing food and one person at bar so Bob Bourne could enjoy event
and not serve wine. He also suggested renting glasses instead of using plastic. Ms. Brown will contact Country
Club for high top tables and table cloths,
A larger discussion ensued regarding the possibility of having two separate events; First event to take place during
National Library Week, perhaps April 27, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 for donors, VIP’s including past library board of
trustees and village council.(approximately 75-100 persons). Ms. Brown will contact Sydow family to obtain date
they are available. Save the date flier with hard copy invitation to follow on card stock (for VIP’s), perhaps with
water color of library; digital invitation to others. Flautist to be present for soft background music. Marketing
plan and feature in Egret was discussed. A request was made of Ms. Gowing to present a brief history of BML.
The second event would possibly be an open house for Children and Family donors and patrons to be held on
May 20, 2023 at 10:30am. There could be face painting, fun activities, food and beverages Budget for both events
to be determined/discussed.
Guests: None
Public Comment: None
Next meeting: March 29th, 2023 at 8:30am
Adjournment:
Respectfully submitted, Laura Farley, Secretary