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Paris Public Library Advisory Board <br />03/16/2022 <br />Meeting Minutes <br />Opening: <br />The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman <br />Steve Hellmann at 4:00 pm. <br />Present: <br />Board members present were: Steve Hellman, Eva Dickey, Jennifer Cullum, and Melanie <br />Loughmiller. Library Director Tim DeGhelder, PJC Intern Justin, City Council Liaison Linda Knox, <br />and the Assistant City Manager Rob Vine were also present. Board members Myers Hurt, <br />Lauren Mathews, and DeEtte Cobb were absent. <br />Tim introduced the Assistant City Manager to the board. Rob will be working with the library <br />and other city departments to help with the flow of communications. Rob most recently came <br />from the City of Mt. Pleasant, where he worked there for 16 years. The new Chain of Command <br />for the library will be from Tim to Rob and then to Grayson Path, if necessary. Rob stated that <br />he was excited about helping to establish new partnerships with the library and local <br />community. <br />Citizens Forum: No citizens addressed the library board. <br />II. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the February 16, 2022 meeting were approved <br />by the board with Eva Dickey making the motion and Melanie Loughmiller providing <br />the second. <br />III. New Business: In response to a recent article written in The Paris News regarding <br />artist Jose' Cisneros' sketches and artwork at the library, Tim clarified that the book, <br />Red River Valley: Then and Now by AW Neville is available for library visitors to view <br />whenever they would like. Tim took the sketches down from the walls, along with <br />other pieces of art in the library, in order to have them appraised. Tim noted that <br />the book is signed by the author. Once appraised, the majority of sketches will be <br />placed back on the library walls, with the others being made available to view on <br />request. <br />IV. Old Business: Tim stated that the Strategic Plan building update would be discussed <br />in the April meeting. This update discussion will include long term items such as <br />shelving and furniture. <br />V. Presentations <br />a. Budget Report <br />