Garland public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board
The Garland Library Board is meeting to vote on several new policies, including a Collection Development Policy, a Material Removal Form, and lending policies for microscopes and telescopes/binoculars. The board will also discuss staffing hours, needs for the upcoming Garland City party, and receive an update on the CDBG grant and its on-site visit. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.
- Vote to approve Collection Development Policy
- Vote to approve Library Material Removal Form
- Vote to approve Microscope Lending Policy and consent form
- Vote to approve Telescope/Binocular Lending Policy and consent form
- Update on CDBG grant and result of on-site visit
Library Board
The Library Board will review and vote on several lending policies, including those for hot spots, microscopes, and portable media players. Members will also discuss the library's technology plan, a new website, and CDBG grant applications. Additionally, the board will address the departure of Alysse Monson.
- Vote on Hot Spot, Circulation, Development, Microscope, and Portable DVD/CD Player lending policies
- Review of draft Technology Plan
- Discussion of new Library website
- CDBG Grant current and new application discussion
- Discussion regarding library stairs
Planning and Zoning Committee
The Garland City Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 12, 2023. The main item is a review and possible action on a site plan approval for the Losee Storage Units project, which involves constructing storage units on 3.04 acres at 246 W 1400 S. The meeting also includes procedural items to approve the agenda and adjourn.
- Site plan review for Losee Storage Units on 3.04 acres at 246 W 1400 S (Parcel No. 06-061-0133) in the Commercial (C-1) zoning district
Library Board
The Garland Library Board will meet to approve the agenda and June minutes, welcome new members, and discuss library business including a new website, book arrangement, and Spanish program. They will also review the Navajo Taco Fundraiser results and begin drafting a new library technology use policy, plus receive an update on the CDBG grant.
- Welcome new board members Cindi Johnson and Sharece Munns
- Review Navajo Taco Fundraiser: total raised, likes, changes for next year
- Discuss future fundraiser: working in cook shack for football season (Summer/Fall 2024)
- Draft new library technology use policy
- Update on CDBG grant
Library Board
The Garland Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss library business including a T-shirt fundraiser, a $7,000 LSTA grant for a Spanish program, a survey, and smoke detectors. Board business includes thanking a departing member, searching for a new member, and a 35-minute work session to draft technology, facility, and circulation policies, bylaws, and a strategic plan update. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.
- Received $7K LSTA grant for Spanish program
- T-shirt fundraiser discussion
- New board member search with advertising flier and application
- 10-minute Navajo Taco fundraiser discussion
- 35-minute work session on draft policies, bylaws, and strategic plan
Library Board
The Garland Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and April minutes, then discuss library business including fundraiser t-shirt designs, the Summer Reading party, a facility usage policy, Friends of the Library, and recertification. Board business includes a report on Zoom State Library training, advertising a board position, and noting summer dates. The meeting is open to the public with time for comments.
- Vote to approve agenda and April 26 minutes
- Follow up on fundraiser t-shirt designs
- Draft facility usage policy paragraph
- Report on Zoom State Library training by Kami
- Summer Reading kickoff June 2 at Tremonton Library Park
Library Board
The Garland Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and March minutes, then discuss library business including a t-shirt fundraiser follow-up, the Summer Reading kickoff party on June 2, community outreach ideas for a free pantry, and fundraisers. Board business includes trustee manual training and follow-up on local business prize donations. The board will also hear about a CDBG grant from Donnie Howell and take public comments.
- Summer Reading kickoff party Friday June 2, 4-6 PM
- Community outreach: opinions on doing a free pantry
- Trustee manual training by Marci Cox
- Follow up on local business prize donations
- CDBG grant discussion with Donnie Howell
Library Board
The Garland Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a vote on the February minutes, and to discuss library operations such as a received $5,000 tech grant, a new website, the summer reading program, and a basement painting project. The board will also review trustee training, strategic planning, and local business donation outreach.
- Vote on approval of February 22nd board minutes
- Received 5K Tech Grant
- Summer reading program kickoff party
- Painting library basement on March 24
- Follow up on t-shirt fundraiser and local business donations
Library Board
The Garland Library Board is meeting to conduct regular library business, including votes on a consortium agreement and painting the children's area, plus discussions on the summer reading program, grants, fundraising, and board procedures. Public comments are also on the agenda.
- Approval of consortium regarding curriculum and overdue policies
- Vote on redoing/painting the Children's area
- Summer reading program: join with Tremonton or not
- Grants received and applied for
- Fundraising: Library t-shirts and donation spots for Garland Days
Library Board
The Garland Library Board is meeting to discuss library business including 2023 fundraisers, changes to the Bear River Valley Libraries consortium, circulation and overdue policies, children's section updates, the All Read program, and ways to beautify the library. The board will also receive an update on Board Trustee manuals. Public comments are invited.
- Discussion of 2023 fundraisers
- Changes to the Bear River Valley Libraries consortium
- Circulation and overdue policies
- Children's section changes/updates
- All Read program