BA 2021-01-14 LB
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
Library Board
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 14, 2021 7:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the Library Board of the City of Coppell, Texas, will meet via Zoom
meeting.
As authorized by Section 418.016(e) of the Texas Government Code, on March 16, 2020,
Governor Greg Abbott suspended various provisions that require government officials and
members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location.
The following requirements have been suspended by the governor:
1. A quorum of the governing body need not be present at one physical location. Id. §
551.127(b).
2. In light of (1), above, the meeting notice need not specify where the quorum of the
governing body will be physically present and the intent to have a quorum present. Id. §
551.127(e).
3. In light of (1) above, the meeting held by video conference call is not required to be open to
the public at a location where the governing body is present. Id. § 551.127(f).
4. The audio and video are not required to meet minimum standards established by Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules, the video doesn't have to be sufficient that
a member of the public can observe the demeanor of the participants, the members faces
don't have to be clearly visible at all times, and the meeting can continue even if a connection
is lost, so long as a quorum is still present. Id. § 551.127(a-3); (h); (i); (j).
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
Call To Order
Citizens' Forum
Approval of minutes from the November 12th regular Board meeting
Attachments: Minutes- Nov2020.pdf
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
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Approval of 2021 meeting schedule
Briefing on Extended-Hours Access Systems
Director’s Report
Attachments: Director's Report - Jan 2021.pdf
Board Member and Youth Advisor Report
Friends of Coppell Library Report
Library Board Goals and Objectives
Adjournment
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs,
services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours- three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
This agenda was posted on the City of Coppell bulletin board at Town Center on this 11th day
of January, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. by Dennis Quinn, Director of Library Services.
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