2025-06-11 LB Minutes
MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Brockway Memorial Library Conference Room
11021 NE Second Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138
MEETING MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Christine Gay. Present were Michelle Brown, Library Director;
Christine Gay, President; Nancy Frehling, Vice President; and Marie Mennes. Barbara Lawless and Puja Motiani were
excused.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
PRESENTATIONS: Michelle Brown, Library Director, gave the FY 2024-2025 Library Annual Report.
GUESTS: None
Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. Christine Gay moved to
approve the minutes as amended; Nancy Frehling seconded. Motion carried.
Community Alliance Report: Michelle Brown presented the report. John Bachay, Library Archivist, attended the
Alliance meeting on June 4, 2025, where he accepted receipt of a $2,500 grant for the Oral History Project on behalf
of the Library.
Financial Report: Michelle Brown presented the May 2025 report. In honor of Memorial Day, over $2,000 was
donated to the Library Trust. Roof repairs cost more than anticipated for the FY 2024-2025 budget. The current roof
was installed in 2000. Michelle Brown will request that funds for a new tile roof be approved for the FY 2025-2026
budget. Additionally, she will request that compensation increases be provided to Brenda Holsing, Youth Services
Librarian, and Frances Walsh, Adult Services Librarian, who, to date, have received COLA increases only. Christine
Gay moved to approve the Financial Report; Nancy Frehling seconded. Motion carried.
Circulation and Archives Reports: Michelle Brown presented the May 2025 Circulation and Usage Report. The May
2025 Archives Report was presented by Michelle Brown. John Bachay completed FY 2024-2025 Oral History projects.
Thoughts for potential candidates to provide oral histories are being considered for FY 2025-2026.
Old Business: In response to safety concerns, Michelle Brown met with a Village technician regarding the
installation of video cameras for security purposes. The Board recommended that the use of interior convex mirrors
be reinforced, and that exterior cameras be installed in key locations at this time. The installation of interior
cameras will be reviewed in the future if needed. Additionally, an officer from the Village’s Police Department
provided safety training to Library staff.
Other Items: There are two open positions for library assistants.
Announcements:
- Next scheduled Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
- Library Board to present the FY 2024-2025 Annual Report to the Miami Shores Village Council on Tuesday, June 17,
2025 at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: Christine Gay moved to adjourn; Marie Mennes seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27
a.m.
Submitted by Marie Mennes, Secretary