HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_03.23.1998o: Sheila Henderson Georgetown Publf-rom. Keith & Sally Kiddie Keith & Sally Klddle b12-ab9-2t32/ 4///95 1:3:bU:3U Page 2 of 2 Georgetown Public Library advisory Board Library Board Room March 23, 1998 Present: Sheila Henderson, Michelle Crider, Greg Gibbons, Sally Riddle, Nelda Burson, Nell Dickson, Tom Barry, Wayne Porter, Sharon. Sanders Absent. Jean Elulebuske, Lay Representative Rebecca Pfiester Chairperson, Nell Dickson called the meeting to order. The minutes of the February 9, 1998 meeting were approved with a. motion from Nelda, a second from Tom, and a. passing vote. Comments from Citizens: There were informal complaints; donated books are not on the shelves fast enough Black History program was good, although thei e was a participant that was not publicly recognized in the program. There have been positive comments about the arrangement of the library and services. Comments from the Chair: The city dinner was very nice, those who did not attend were missed. Library Director's report was presented as written in the packet Discussion was raised about the reciprocal bon owing agreement with the Round Rock Public Library The Round Rock library wants to raise its non-resident fees. Therefore Round Rock librarians want Georgetown Library to raise its fees also. It was discussed that Georgetown Library could possibly raise only the fees of non-residents recieving a first-time library card. It was also suggested that the Round Rock Library could limit the number of books being checked out by Georgetown Library card holders. Old Business. Board members were asked to look at the architects' drawing for library expansion. Note that the Board/Staff retreat will include discussion of library expansion. Gift/Memorial Fund Expenditures were presented as written in the packet. Guest, Susan Morgan, from the Georgetown city offices did a small budgeting workshop to get focus group type input for the city budgeting process. Sally moved to adjourn the meeting, Wayne seconded, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted by Sally Riddle.