2024-06-12 LB Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Brockway Memorial Library Conference Room
The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. by Cheryl Gowing. Present were Michelle Brown,
Library Director, Cheryl Gowing, President, Laura Farley, Vice President, Puja Motiani and
Christine Gay. Nancy Frehling, Secretary, was excused.
Public Comment: None
Presentation:
• The Miami Shores Historic Presentation Board presented a check in the amount of $3,350
to the Library, which represented proceeds from the Historic Home tour.
• The Library Annual Report 2023-24 was presented by Library Director, Michelle Brown
1. Approval of Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting.
Laura Farley moved for the approval of the minutes, as amended; Puja Motiani seconded.
Motion carried.
2. Community Alliance Report: Cheryl Gowing presented the report.
3. Financial Report: Michelle Brown presented the Financial Report. By May 2024, the
Library had spent around 65% - 70% of its budget. Yoga class brought in $18 in April,
and $15 in May. The Library received $154.81 from sales to Better World Books. The
May 2024 Sound Bath event brought in $350. The Library received $3,000 from the Miami
Shores Community Alliance for its children’s summer program. Overall, 19 groups
participated in the Miami Shores’ Memorial Day event and the Library received $2,450 in
donations, including $1,000 from Miami Shores Women’s Club and a grant of $450 from
the Miami Shores Friendly Villagers. Christine Gay made a motion to approve the
Financial Report, Puja Motiani seconded. The Financial Report was approved
unanimously.
4. Circulation Report: See attached.
a. Archives Report: John Bachay hosted the Miami Shores Historic Preservation
walking tour, attended the Maimi Shores Citizens’ Academy meeting and spoke
alongside the Library Staff.
5. Old Business:
a. Miami Shores Elementary: The Board discussed hosting an open house at the
Library with Miami Shores Elementary families.
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b. Barry University Library Card Program: Michelle Brown reported that a
number of items checked out by Barry University student cardholders through
the program were not returned, at a value of over $400. Laura Farley moved to
discontinue the program, Puja Motiani seconded. Motion carried.
6. Other items:
a. Board Officers: Nancy Frehling is slated to be President of the Board for the
2024-2025 Term, but has declined such position. Christine Gay agreed to serve
as President of the Board for the 2024-2025 Term.
b. Story Walk: Installation of the Story Walk is in progress at Optimist Park. The
Grand Opening is being scheduled for Fall 2024.
7. Announcements
a. Next scheduled Board Meeting: September 11, 2024
b. Library Board Presentation of Annual Report to Council June 18th at 6:30pm –
Cheryl Gowing
c. Annual Summer Reading Program begins June 13th: “Adventure Begins at
Your Library”
d. June 27th at 6:30pm Sound Bath and Meditation
Adjournment: Christine Gay moved to adjourn, Laura Farley seconded. The meeting was
adjourned at 10:30 a.m.