NOTICE AND AGENDA

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

 

December 14, 2020

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

5:00 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,

 North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

 

WELCOME

 

The Library District Board of Trustees welcomes each of you to its virtual meeting. On March 12, 2020 and March 15, 2020 respectively the State and the City declared a State of Emergency related to the outbreak of COVID-19. On March 22, 2020, Governor Sisolak issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 006, suspending the requirement contained in NRS 241.023(1)(b) that there be a physical location designated for meetings of public bodies where the public can attend and participate. Pursuant to Directive 006 (and subsequent extensions of Directive 006, including the most recent extension contained in Directive 029 issued on July 31, 2020), the City of North Las Vegas will not provide a physical space at City Hall or at any other location for the public to attend the meeting of Library District Board of Trustees.

 

To ensure your safety and the safety of others while supporting the Nevada Open Meeting Law and Governor Sisolak’s Directive 006, anyone interested in speaking in regards to items on this agenda may participate in one of the following ways. Comments provided in written format are shared with the Library District Board of Trustees when the specific item is heard.

 

  • Submit comments no later than 2 PM on December 14, 2020 using the online form found at http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/ city_clerk
  • Provide comments to City Clerk no later than 2 PM on December 14, 2020  by emailing cityclerk@cityofnorthlasvegas.com
  • Call agenda item specific phone numbers as posted at the end of each agenda item title during the meeting to speak when your item is heard; callers will be in a queue and recognized when it is their turn to speak

 

Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The Library District Board of Trustees may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussions relating to an item on the agenda at any time. For general questions regarding this agenda or for supporting materials, please contact Forrest Lewis, Library Director at (702) 633-1079.

 

 

The North Las Vegas City Council Chamber is accessible to all persons. If you need special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting, please call Relay Nevada, a free service provider for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or those having difficulty speaking on the phone, by dialing 7-1-1. Call at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to speak to City offices in order to submit your comments on agenda items.

 

These proceedings can be viewed live online at the City’s website and on YouTube. Meeting video is published to the City’s Public Access Portal the day after the meeting.

 

VERIFICATION

 

Verification that the Agenda and Meeting Notice was properly posted on the bulletin board at City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North, the bulletin board at the Public Safety Building, 2266 Civic Center Drive, the City’s website (including supporting materials) and Nevada Public Notice website in compliance with NRS 241 (the Nevada Open Meeting Law) and in compliance with Emergency Directive 006  (and subsequent extensions of Directive 006, including the most recent extension contained in Directive 029).

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM (702) 215-6380

 

This is the first of two portions of the meeting devoted to the Public. Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. Upon recognition by the Library Board Chairwoman, please state your name and address for the record. In consideration of other citizens, we ask that you please limit your comments to three minutes and that repetition be avoided.

 

 

AGENDA

 

1.

Approve Library District Board of Trustees Special Meeting Agenda of December 14, 2020. (For Possible Action)

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and may be approved by a single motion.  However, any Consent Item may be moved to the Business portion of the agenda for discussion at the request of any Trustee.

 

2.

Approve Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2020. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

BUSINESS

 

3.

Ratify Grant Application in the Amount of $6,181 for the FY 2021 State Collection Development Grant-In-Aid Award. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

4.

Ratify Submission of Grant Application in the Total Amount of $8,010.80; $6,010.80 in Grant Funding and $2,000 in Matching and In-Kind Funds for the 2020 Library Services and Technology Act Mini Grant, Which Will Be Used to Create a Story Walk Display Feature at the Nature Discovery Park. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

5.

Approve Purchase of a Three-Year Subscription with Mango Languages in the Total Amount of $31,350; $10,450 Annually for a New Foreign Language Database. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

6.

Approve an Amendment to the Library Fine Policy to Increase the Outstanding Fine Threshold from a Maximum of $2 to a Maximum of $10. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

STAFF ITEMS

 

 

 

BOARD ITEMS

 

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM (702) 215-6381

 

 

This is the portion of the meeting devoted to the Public to speak on any subject within the jurisdiction, control, or authority of the Library Board. Upon recognition by the Chairwoman, please state your name and address for the record. No matter raised in Public Forum may be the subject of deliberation or action but may be referred to staff for action at a later date. In consideration of other citizens, we ask that you please limit your comments to three minutes and that repetition be avoided.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT