WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:12.680 All right. I'd like to call the meeting of the library board to order. Is there anyone 00:00:12.680 --> 00:00:23.360 from the public who wishes to be heard? Hearing none, we'll move on. Items for consideration. 00:00:23.360 --> 00:00:30.680 After approval of the minutes of the October 7th meeting, may I have a motion to approve 00:00:30.680 --> 00:00:34.880 the minutes? So moved. Who moved? 00:00:34.880 --> 00:00:37.840 Second. Ling, did you move? 00:00:37.840 --> 00:00:42.280 Yes. Okay. And Jim seconded. All in favor? 00:00:42.280 --> 00:00:43.760 Aye. Aye. 00:00:43.760 --> 00:00:51.440 Opposed? Same sign. All right. They're approved. Receive an informational report and hold a 00:00:51.440 --> 00:00:56.440 discussion regarding the Emily Fowler Library Foundation. Jennifer? 00:00:56.440 --> 00:01:03.360 All right. The foundation did receive a $30 donation in November. Their checking account 00:01:03.360 --> 00:01:12.280 as of the December statement was just over $1,000. They do have a $100,000 CD that rolled 00:01:12.280 --> 00:01:19.480 over in the spring of 2020. Most of that money was from a bequest and is dedicated towards 00:01:19.480 --> 00:01:24.080 genealogy and special collections. So they just keep rolling it over and earning some 00:01:24.080 --> 00:01:30.880 interest on that. The foundation did contribute $15,000 from their checking account to the 00:01:30.880 --> 00:01:36.960 Nook Park, which is outside the Emily Fowler Central Library. And the foundation's name 00:01:36.960 --> 00:01:43.160 will be included on the donor wall design that will be going in. And just to make sure 00:01:43.160 --> 00:01:48.480 that that is a historical building, the donor wall is a freestanding design that won't be 00:01:48.480 --> 00:01:57.600 attached to the facility. All right. Any questions for Jennifer? Any comments? 00:01:57.600 --> 00:02:03.840 All right. Then let's move on to receive an informational report and hold a discussion 00:02:03.840 --> 00:02:07.000 regarding the Friends of the Denton Public Libraries. 00:02:07.000 --> 00:02:12.200 Well, thanks to COVID, the Friends have not been able to do a lot of the things that they 00:02:12.200 --> 00:02:17.920 traditionally do. They have the Secondhand Pros Bookstore at the North Branch Library, 00:02:17.920 --> 00:02:24.600 which has been closed since March when the library's initially closed. The library did 00:02:24.600 --> 00:02:29.960 have some periods where we were open for walk-in service. However, the bookstore was still 00:02:29.960 --> 00:02:38.240 closed. That is run by volunteers who tend to be in the high-risk category for COVID-19. 00:02:38.240 --> 00:02:43.180 So they have not had any income from that. They usually have quarterly book sales. Those 00:02:43.180 --> 00:02:50.920 book sales, aside from the February book sale, in 2020 were all canceled. They are looking 00:02:50.920 --> 00:02:58.840 at canceling the February book sale for 2021 also. Just because of COVID, they can't get 00:02:58.840 --> 00:03:06.320 the staff and it's unsafe. They are discussing via email, making some changes to their bylaws, 00:03:06.320 --> 00:03:14.320 reducing the number of executive board members from 16 to 10 members. So they are in discussions 00:03:14.320 --> 00:03:23.960 for that. We usually make a proposal for funding to them each year because the meetings kept 00:03:23.960 --> 00:03:30.440 getting pushed back through COVID. We haven't made our formal proposal. Initially in discussion, 00:03:30.440 --> 00:03:38.120 we were going to - they were offering $10,000 for us. Usually we get about $20,000. We were 00:03:38.120 --> 00:03:44.280 going to use that all for summer reading challenge materials. It looks like we'll only need $6,000 00:03:44.280 --> 00:03:50.400 for summer reading materials for 2021 though. So at this time, because COVID has now moved 00:03:50.400 --> 00:03:57.960 into 2021, we are only going to propose for that $6,000. If things do get better and they 00:03:57.960 --> 00:04:02.600 return to their book sales, we may make a secondary proposal later in the year for the 00:04:02.600 --> 00:04:12.800 remaining of that $10,000. >> Okay. Any questions or comments? All right. 00:04:12.800 --> 00:04:19.120 We'll move on to the next. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding library phased 00:04:19.120 --> 00:04:27.360 reopening plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. >> So we developed a phased reopening plan, 00:04:27.360 --> 00:04:36.920 which kind of feels a little bit like a rollercoaster, I'll be honest. We shut down in March of 2020 00:04:36.920 --> 00:04:42.800 and quickly pivoted to provide curbside and really focus and connect with community organizations 00:04:42.800 --> 00:04:49.680 and members about our digital materials, which as an aside, I recently did a report. Our 00:04:49.680 --> 00:04:57.720 digital material circulation went from the previous year, March through December was about 11% 00:04:57.720 --> 00:05:04.360 of our circulation. Last year's March through December was over 30% of our circulation. 00:05:04.360 --> 00:05:12.540 So huge jump in digital. I'm glad that we were able to provide that. We tried to open 00:05:12.540 --> 00:05:18.320 branch by branch to what we call phase three, which would be limited walk-in services where 00:05:18.320 --> 00:05:23.840 you could walk in to use computers, you wouldn't have to make appointments, browse the shelves, 00:05:23.840 --> 00:05:31.980 use self-check. And we did that. We made it for north and south. At one point, we did 00:05:31.980 --> 00:05:39.160 have to close each of those branches separately because staff became ill and we had to put 00:05:39.160 --> 00:05:45.520 the rest of the staff on quarantine. So we didn't have staff to open the facility. And 00:05:45.520 --> 00:05:51.280 just about the time we were going to add Emily Fowler to reopen, we had this recent surge. 00:05:51.280 --> 00:05:56.580 So we are still in phase two services. We've got phase three planned out. We're just waiting 00:05:56.580 --> 00:06:03.880 for the numbers to show a trend to go down again before we'll enact that. One of the 00:06:03.880 --> 00:06:10.280 things that has come up with us being closed was the 2020 summer reading challenge prize 00:06:10.280 --> 00:06:16.600 pickup. So people who read five hours or 10 hours earned either one book or two books 00:06:16.600 --> 00:06:21.000 provided by the friends. Of course, normally we have carts out where people can browse 00:06:21.000 --> 00:06:27.360 and pick their own book. There's no browsing option right now for that. So we are about 00:06:27.360 --> 00:06:32.820 to send an email out to those winners. We kept saying when we open, you can come in, 00:06:32.820 --> 00:06:36.960 but it's been so long. We're going to send an email to those prize winners to give them 00:06:36.960 --> 00:06:44.120 two options. Option one is pick a librarian selected book now, and they can fill out a 00:06:44.120 --> 00:06:49.960 digital form where they put some preferences about genres and age and types of things that 00:06:49.960 --> 00:06:57.960 they like to read. And then a staff member will pick a book based on those selections 00:06:57.960 --> 00:07:03.960 for them to pick up through curbside. The other option is pick your book later, which 00:07:03.960 --> 00:07:09.520 they can pick up their book anytime through the end of April of this year. And we picked 00:07:09.520 --> 00:07:19.360 April because 2021 SRC will begin towards the end of May. So we have some kind of deadlines 00:07:19.360 --> 00:07:25.040 to work through there. So those emails should be going out in the next couple of weeks once 00:07:25.040 --> 00:07:31.120 we get those forms uploaded and have the URLs ready. But we wanted to make sure that those 00:07:31.120 --> 00:07:39.840 people who did read were able to have an option to pick up those books that they did earn. 00:07:39.840 --> 00:07:47.120 Can you tell us what is the theme of the upcoming summer reading program? 00:07:47.120 --> 00:07:57.640 Yes, it is Tales and Tales. It is animal stories. So T-A-L-E-S and T-A-I-L-S, Tales and Tales. 00:07:57.640 --> 00:08:07.860 Okay. So it's just anything dealing with animals. It could be informational or just a fictional 00:08:07.860 --> 00:08:08.860 story. 00:08:08.860 --> 00:08:14.360 A fictional story about animals. Okay. Thank you. 00:08:14.360 --> 00:08:26.240 What for the second option for that, what if you're still not open for that by April? 00:08:26.240 --> 00:08:36.400 We will revise that. We are hoping that sometime maybe in May, you know, we're speculating. 00:08:36.400 --> 00:08:42.440 So I don't have any answers, but in March, we may be able to start doing some limited 00:08:42.440 --> 00:08:48.320 walk-in service. But it's all up in the air right now. You know, but if we do need to 00:08:48.320 --> 00:08:57.640 revise, then we will revise. Another option would be once 2021 SRC kicks off, maybe you're 00:08:57.640 --> 00:09:04.120 just rolled in with those prize books. So we will have an option, whatever the situation 00:09:04.120 --> 00:09:06.880 calls for. 00:09:06.880 --> 00:09:13.480 Any other questions or comments? All right. We'll move on. Receive a report and hold a 00:09:13.480 --> 00:09:18.240 discussion regarding, and I'm not going to read all these off, just Jennifer, you go 00:09:18.240 --> 00:09:21.760 down the line and tell us which one you're on, please. 00:09:21.760 --> 00:09:28.520 Okay. The Emily Fowler Central Library moving project is almost totally complete. I included 00:09:28.520 --> 00:09:34.560 as an attachment kind of a photo walkthrough of the changes. The place looks wonderful. 00:09:34.560 --> 00:09:39.560 The upstairs is almost completely done. We are working with facilities for some paint 00:09:39.560 --> 00:09:46.040 touch-up, and at that point, we will install the pictures on the walls. But when you come 00:09:46.040 --> 00:09:52.120 into the facility, some of the changes that you'll notice are downstairs, there was a 00:09:52.120 --> 00:09:58.960 small section, two sections for audio books, and those have been moved and removed. And 00:09:58.960 --> 00:10:04.940 we're going to have a study table there by the fireplace. Where the magazines were are 00:10:04.940 --> 00:10:11.400 now large print materials, so easy access on the first floor. If you curve around past 00:10:11.400 --> 00:10:17.920 the circulation desk where Special Collections was, it's now the computer area, and the computers 00:10:17.920 --> 00:10:25.040 have been set up. And as of today, computer appointments were available. Again, we had 00:10:25.040 --> 00:10:30.720 to get all of the electrical and network wiring set up for those, but they are up and going. 00:10:30.720 --> 00:10:38.280 And then if you move back up the stairs, just at the top of the stairs is teen materials, 00:10:38.280 --> 00:10:43.720 and then towards the right, juvenile fiction and nonfiction. Behind there are the shorter 00:10:43.720 --> 00:10:51.200 shelves with the picture books, and behind that is a really nice, cozy, enclosed interactive 00:10:51.200 --> 00:10:57.380 play area for the children. So what was over by the windows before has moved back there. 00:10:57.380 --> 00:11:02.380 And what's really convenient is it's kind of in a secluded area for families, the noise 00:11:02.380 --> 00:11:07.160 won't bother anyone, and it's right next to the program room entrance, so families who 00:11:07.160 --> 00:11:13.120 are coming for programs and story times can zip right in and then zip right back out to 00:11:13.120 --> 00:11:19.620 continue playing. The computers that were upstairs are all downstairs now, so as you 00:11:19.620 --> 00:11:26.920 move towards the back of the upstairs area, it will become more quiet. Where the new books 00:11:26.920 --> 00:11:33.240 were, on one side are Spanish youth materials, and on the other side are the magazines for 00:11:33.240 --> 00:11:44.380 just pleasure reading or browsing. And then where teen fiction and the gaming system and 00:11:44.380 --> 00:11:52.000 open area seating was is now special collections. And where languages and biographies have also 00:11:52.000 --> 00:11:57.480 moved, so all of that equipment is up there, all of the collections are up there, the file 00:11:57.480 --> 00:12:04.040 cabinets with the microfilm and maps are up there, and then where youth materials were 00:12:04.040 --> 00:12:09.840 and the youth play area is all adult fiction and adult nonfiction. So it's a much better 00:12:09.840 --> 00:12:18.840 flow in terms of service and noise level. It's going to be much better as you, again, 00:12:18.840 --> 00:12:23.160 as you go further back upstairs, it's going to become quieter and quieter, which will 00:12:23.160 --> 00:12:29.840 be perfect for those adult studiers or genealogy researchers. And then having the computers 00:12:29.840 --> 00:12:35.400 in one place will be much easier for staff to assist others in a more, in a quicker manner 00:12:35.400 --> 00:12:38.880 also. 00:12:38.880 --> 00:12:44.000 Questions or comments? All right, Jennifer, the next? 00:12:44.000 --> 00:12:50.160 I've got some grant updates. At our last meeting, I believe I talked about the we were applying 00:12:50.160 --> 00:12:57.940 for the North Texas Book Festival grant, we did get $1,000 for to replace some worn board 00:12:57.940 --> 00:13:02.520 books and children's titles. Those materials have been ordered and received. The final 00:13:02.520 --> 00:13:06.640 processing and book plates is happening right now. I believe some are already out on the 00:13:06.640 --> 00:13:13.920 shelves. Those will be done in the next few weeks. We received $2,500 from the Texas 00:13:13.920 --> 00:13:21.720 Book Festival for replacement of worn youth and teen and adult materials at Emily Fowler. 00:13:21.720 --> 00:13:25.680 And those materials, same thing, they have been ordered and received the final processing 00:13:25.680 --> 00:13:32.160 is being completed. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission text treasures grant 00:13:32.160 --> 00:13:41.200 for $24,820 to digitize the record Chronicle. This is was our second grant for that project. 00:13:41.200 --> 00:13:47.640 The microfilm reels have been sent to UNT for digitization, and they are working on 00:13:47.640 --> 00:13:59.560 that right now. We received $54,058 for the move and expansion of the Forge Makerspace. 00:13:59.560 --> 00:14:07.080 And for that project, we facilities was actually in the area yesterday, updating the electrical 00:14:07.080 --> 00:14:14.040 and working on the ventilation exhaust system for the engraving machine. We have ordered 00:14:14.040 --> 00:14:21.160 the computer tables, collaboration tables, and cabinets. And we are going to begin ordering 00:14:21.160 --> 00:14:27.240 the equipment starting next week. So those things are going to start coming in soon and 00:14:27.240 --> 00:14:34.640 we'll get them all set up. In addition to that, I did want to let you know we were approved, 00:14:34.640 --> 00:14:45.280 we were awarded a dent and benefit grant for $7,307.71. It's a very specific amount for 00:14:45.280 --> 00:14:51.000 the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. We're very excited. Rebecca Ivy from South 00:14:51.000 --> 00:14:57.120 Branch has been wanting to implement this program for a long time. She wrote this grant 00:14:57.120 --> 00:15:03.520 and got the funding. She is ready to go. We're just waiting for that deposit to come in to 00:15:03.520 --> 00:15:09.080 place the order. How that's going to work is once enrollment opens, then families can 00:15:09.080 --> 00:15:14.400 sign up their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to participate. They'll get an enrollment 00:15:14.400 --> 00:15:23.360 folder with a growth chart on it and some instructions and tips for literacy. And then 00:15:23.360 --> 00:15:27.840 they will begin reading, caretakers will begin reading to the children, tracking the reading 00:15:27.840 --> 00:15:36.960 at every 250 books. There's a prize incentive to encourage reading and a love of literacy. 00:15:36.960 --> 00:15:43.760 It's an exciting program. We look to coordinate with Denton ISD, the preschools in the fall 00:15:43.760 --> 00:15:52.040 semester, and then working with local childcare centers and the hospitals to get those newborn 00:15:52.040 --> 00:15:59.160 babies involved in the spring of next year. So very excited about that project. And then 00:15:59.160 --> 00:16:07.240 we were also just awarded, and that is going to City Council 26, I believe, for the Texas 00:16:07.240 --> 00:16:17.240 State Library and Archives Commission CARES Act Grant Cycle 2. That's $20,929. And that's 00:16:17.240 --> 00:16:23.240 going to allow us to get Wi-Fi in the library parking lots and the reading nook park behind 00:16:23.240 --> 00:16:30.840 Emily Fowler, as well as some additional hotspots to circulate, and $7,500 for e-books and digital 00:16:30.840 --> 00:16:43.020 audio books. Wonderful. Questions or comments? All right. Jennifer, on to the next. Okay. 00:16:43.020 --> 00:16:48.960 Very courier service. We use a contract courier service to transport materials branch to branch 00:16:48.960 --> 00:16:54.040 so that our patrons can return anything at any branch or pick up any holds at any branch, 00:16:54.040 --> 00:17:01.060 whichever is most convenient. We are going to have to put out a bid for that service. 00:17:01.060 --> 00:17:05.800 So that is going to -- we need to meet some purchasing regulations, so we're going to 00:17:05.800 --> 00:17:11.320 bid for that service. And it should be a seamless transition, but just wanted to give you all 00:17:11.320 --> 00:17:22.600 a heads-up that we're going through that process. Questions, comments? Jennifer? We -- I mentioned 00:17:22.600 --> 00:17:29.000 at our last meeting that we are moving to a one-desk service model, and we were going 00:17:29.000 --> 00:17:38.560 to start cross-training our LA2s in CERC, plus also our public services LA2s and librarians. 00:17:38.560 --> 00:17:44.320 Our goal was to start that in the fall. However, with that rising COVID, staff has switched 00:17:44.320 --> 00:17:52.280 to -- we've got half-staff onsite and half-staff remote working to try to keep separate staff 00:17:52.280 --> 00:17:57.100 in case anybody gets sick so we can retain operations. So that has kind of slowed down 00:17:57.100 --> 00:18:00.800 our cross-training, and I just wanted to give you all an update that that is still in our 00:18:00.800 --> 00:18:07.000 plans, but it's kind of going much slower than we thought until we can get everyone back 00:18:07.000 --> 00:18:18.960 onsite again to pick that up. Any questions or comments? On to the next, Jennifer. Okay. 00:18:18.960 --> 00:18:26.600 We are finalizing the purchasing process and contract to update our RFID technology, and 00:18:26.600 --> 00:18:33.720 that includes our security gates, RFID reading pads and self-check machines, as well as the 00:18:33.720 --> 00:18:40.160 automated book returns. So we're hoping to have more information. The contract is expected 00:18:40.160 --> 00:18:46.080 to go to City Council sometime in February, and I should have a more detailed update once 00:18:46.080 --> 00:18:55.720 that goes to Council. All right. The next, Jennifer? We have -- the City implemented 00:18:55.720 --> 00:19:04.960 a new copier contract and system last spring. This has affected us. We are always the outliers 00:19:04.960 --> 00:19:11.560 because we aren't a traditional office environment, so we have staff copiers. Those are no problem. 00:19:11.560 --> 00:19:18.160 The public copiers, because they do take -- you have their coin and bill operated, we were 00:19:18.160 --> 00:19:26.200 trying to also include credit card payment option on this, and the new copiers are much 00:19:26.200 --> 00:19:37.040 more complex and more advanced than our previous ones. So it has taken a while. We now have, 00:19:37.040 --> 00:19:43.240 as of today, again, we're very excited. The basic copying is working, and fax service 00:19:43.240 --> 00:19:52.640 is working again, and payment for copies can be made through coin or dollar bills. We are 00:19:52.640 --> 00:19:59.480 still trying to work out the credit card payment option, so that is still in process, but I 00:19:59.480 --> 00:20:05.800 am glad that we at least have the copy option. So just like we are having computer appointments, 00:20:05.800 --> 00:20:13.080 we are going -- we are advertising for copier appointments also. Okay. Questions or comments? 00:20:13.080 --> 00:20:22.400 The next one, Jennifer? So I attached as part of the agenda the list of 2021 spring classes 00:20:22.400 --> 00:20:30.840 and events, because we are trying to get back to our traditional program flyer and process 00:20:30.840 --> 00:20:40.000 for program planning. The attached was what was submitted as of the agenda posting. Traditionally, 00:20:40.000 --> 00:20:45.760 our deadline for program submission is several weeks before the library board agenda, so 00:20:45.760 --> 00:20:52.440 I did have a few additional programs. I emailed those to the board, but I did want to go over 00:20:52.440 --> 00:20:57.240 those just for public record to make sure that everyone was aware that in addition to 00:20:57.240 --> 00:21:04.540 that attachment, we have the following teen virtual programs. There's the virtual Dungeons 00:21:04.540 --> 00:21:12.320 and Dragons, virtual Super Smash Brothers tournament, virtual teen advisory board meeting 00:21:12.320 --> 00:21:22.840 for South Branch, and a virtual Among Us game days. There is also a virtual youth program. 00:21:22.840 --> 00:21:30.300 It's one of our program minis, a story time for read a crayon story in honor of International 00:21:30.300 --> 00:21:36.980 Transgender Day of Visibility in March. And so we always bring the programs to the board 00:21:36.980 --> 00:21:42.760 to take a look at and review and get an approval for moving forward with those programs. 00:21:42.760 --> 00:21:48.320 All right. May I have a motion that we accept the programs? 00:21:48.320 --> 00:21:58.480 I'll motion that we. All right. Kate motions. May I have a second? 00:21:58.480 --> 00:22:09.880 I'll second the motion. All right. And a discussion of any of the programs. Hearing no discussion. 00:22:09.880 --> 00:22:19.400 All in favor. Aye. Aye. Opposed. Same sign. Okay. They are accepted. 00:22:19.400 --> 00:22:28.440 And then the next topic is our strategic plan. And I sent out our 2020 strategic plan as 00:22:28.440 --> 00:22:34.480 action items. Each year we come up with action items that we plan to do. It's based on a 00:22:34.480 --> 00:22:40.920 calendar year. And even with COVID, we were able to accomplish a surprising amount of 00:22:40.920 --> 00:22:45.840 those. I was very excited. Several others are in process. They were a little bit delayed. 00:22:45.840 --> 00:22:50.900 But we're kind of in the middle of them. So I sent out our spreadsheet with those action 00:22:50.900 --> 00:22:57.720 items. And under each item, there is a yellow, red, or green block. The green means it was 00:22:57.720 --> 00:23:04.120 accomplished in 2020. The yellow means we are in the midst of that process. So it was 00:23:04.120 --> 00:23:11.720 in 2020 but also rolling into 2021. And then the red is we were not able to start it. The 00:23:11.720 --> 00:23:17.880 red and yellow items, we are rolling over into 2021 to continue those. We still think 00:23:17.880 --> 00:23:22.520 that those were great projects. And so we are rolling those over. But that is a look 00:23:22.520 --> 00:23:30.120 at what we were able to accomplish in 2020. And then there is also an attachment on the 00:23:30.120 --> 00:23:37.720 agenda for the 2021 proposed action items. And those are broken up by those strategic 00:23:37.720 --> 00:23:43.960 initiatives also to list those out. I put it just in a Word spreadsheet since it's -- in 00:23:43.960 --> 00:23:49.700 a Word document since it's easier to read rather than turning on the screen. But those 00:23:49.700 --> 00:23:55.720 are our proposed action items. And we were looking for an approval from the library board 00:23:55.720 --> 00:24:01.080 on going forward with those. >> All right. May I have a motion to approve 00:24:01.080 --> 00:24:04.000 those items? >> I move approval. 00:24:04.000 --> 00:24:08.920 >> Jim, move. May I have a second? >> I'll second. 00:24:08.920 --> 00:24:20.480 >> I'll second the motion. Any discussion? All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? Same sign. 00:24:20.480 --> 00:24:29.880 The motion carries. >> That was all for that agenda item. 00:24:29.880 --> 00:24:35.560 >> That is the agenda that we have. If you have any agenda items for the future, please 00:24:35.560 --> 00:24:41.220 let Jennifer know. Jennifer, I know you sent us an email about new appointments, but could 00:24:41.220 --> 00:24:49.220 you repeat that for the board, please? >> Yes. So the board appointments usually 00:24:49.220 --> 00:24:59.400 run -- they run through around September, October-ish. However, because the May 2020 00:24:59.400 --> 00:25:06.400 elections were delayed until November, everything was delayed. So those elections happened and 00:25:06.400 --> 00:25:13.920 then there was a runoff. And so now that the council is set for at least a little while 00:25:13.920 --> 00:25:21.000 until the May election for 2021, those council members should be making their appointments. 00:25:21.000 --> 00:25:29.200 So if you were already on the library board and your term was coming to a close, but you 00:25:29.200 --> 00:25:36.400 were eligible for reappointment and you were interested in that, you can contact that council 00:25:36.400 --> 00:25:42.060 member. Council members will -- once they make their appointment, that would be when 00:25:42.060 --> 00:25:49.880 any changes happen. Otherwise, until we receive reappointment or new appointment information, 00:25:49.880 --> 00:25:55.440 the recommendation is that the existing members just continue to participate until that new 00:25:55.440 --> 00:26:02.400 appointment comes. So I know it's been a long haul, and I appreciate y'all continuing 00:26:02.400 --> 00:26:07.880 to participate in the midst of so much unknown. >> And then just to clarify, I know I had emailed 00:26:07.880 --> 00:26:13.640 you about this, but just to make sure I -- and everybody else understands, too. So my appointment 00:26:13.640 --> 00:26:22.960 doesn't come up until this year, like August, I think, or something. But my appointing member 00:26:22.960 --> 00:26:27.600 is no longer in the council. So that doesn't matter until -- 00:26:27.600 --> 00:26:37.200 >> Correct. So you will continue on, and then when your term ends, the new council member, 00:26:37.200 --> 00:26:43.080 you can speak to them, and then they will determine if they will reappoint or appoint 00:26:43.080 --> 00:26:50.680 someone else at that time. >> Any other questions of Jennifer? 00:26:50.680 --> 00:26:55.560 >> Just comment. You might want to let Rosa Rios know -- 00:26:55.560 --> 00:26:58.960 >> Jim, back up a little bit. All we're seeing is your brow. 00:26:58.960 --> 00:27:04.480 >> Okay. You might want to let Rosa know that you're interested in continuing to serve. 00:27:04.480 --> 00:27:08.040 That way you don't have to fill out the paperwork all over again. 00:27:08.040 --> 00:27:14.800 >> Yes. Rosa Rios is our city secretary, and she does a great job. If you have any other 00:27:14.800 --> 00:27:24.520 questions about the process, she's who I call. >> All right. With there being no other business 00:27:24.520 --> 00:27:29.960 before the board, I consider us to be adjourned. Thank you all for attending.