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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 Page 1 City of Coppell, Texas Printed on 1/11/2021 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. _____________________________________________. Page 1 City of Coppell, Texas Printed on 1/11/2021