HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_11.09.1998Minutes for the Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board Meeting
9 November 1998
Present: Tom Berry, Nelda Burson, Joe Case, Michelle Crider, Nell Dickson, Jean Ehnebuske, Dorothy Hagen,
heila Henderson, Rachel Logue, Judy Parks.
Excused Absences. None
Unexcused Absences: Sharon Sanders Webster
Sheila stated that due to the late notice/posting of this public meeting, all actions taken at this meeting may be
challenged and therefore not binding.
Approval of Minutes:
With the correction of Dorothy's last name, minutes were approved with a motion from Jean and a 2nd
from Tom.
Comments From Citizens:
Sun City Kiwanis expressed their favorable comments with regards to both the library facility and the
staff One patron who had expressed her complaints earlier in the year was pleased with the library's
responsiveness to her concerns. This patron still feels as though the library should consider extending the
loan duration of books on tape. Sheila stated that 7 days seems reasonable and exceptions are made upon
request. All agreed with the loan duration of 7 days.
Comments from Chair:
Nell introduced Dorothy Hagen as our newest advisory board member. Welcome Dorothy.
Library Directors Report & Statistics:
Sheila thanked all who helped with the Georgetown sesquicentennial celebrations Furthermore, she
reported that of the roughly 7 000 students registered in GISD, approximately 3,000 carry student library
cards. Sheila was also excited to let us know that Bob Hart had won the Texas Municipal League
Administrator of the Year Award. Following the awards presentation, Sheila attended the Conference of
Library Directors who mentioned how impressed they were with all that Bob had done and his continued
support for the library. No further comments on the Library Statistics.
Gift Memorial Fund:
No comments
Old Business:
Long Range Plan - Sheila stated that while there was nothing to report at this time, she would follow up
at the appropriate time and update the board with any needed amendments.
Internet Policy - The policy is currently on hold and will be reviewed at our next meeting.
Future Library Location - Nell asked if we needed to take further action at this time or if the advisory`"
board could do anything to hasten the process. Sheila stated that while all current plans are to build
within the next 2-3 years, nothing definitive has been decided at this time with regards to actual sites or
specific dates.
New Business:
In light of Sharon's unexcused absences Nell will be contacting her. Sheila stated that the next unexcused
absence would resultin Sharon's resignation as advisor.
Jean mentioned the upcoming Texas Book Festival and encouraged anyone attending to consider
purchasing a signed edition to donate for the Georgetown Library Fund Raiser and Silent Auction in the
coming year.
Michelle motioned to adjourn the meeting and Rachel seconded. The meeting was adjourned.