HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_01.11.1999Minutes for the Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board Meeting
11 January 1999
esent: Tom Berry, Nelda Burson, Joe Case, Michelle Crider, Nell Dickson, Jean Ehnebuske, Dorothy Hagen,
Sheila Henderson, Rachel Logue, Judy Parks, Sharon Sanders Webster
Meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm.
Approval of Minutes:
The following corrections were made under:
1. Present: Nelda Burson name correction.
2. Excused Absences: Judy Parks
3. Comments From Citizens: They were pleased with both the service and the programs
provided by the library.
4. Comments From Chair: Nell asked both Joe and Nelda to serve...
With these corrections, Jean motioned for approval of minutes with a second from Rachel. The minutes
were approved.
Comments From Citizens:
Shelia had nothing formal to report.
Comments From Chair:
Nell had nothing to report.
Nominating Committee Report
Nelda reported on the following recommendations:
Chair - Nell Dickson
Co -Chair - Joe Case
Secretary - Nelda Burson
Floor was openned for additional recommendations. With none being made, Tom motioned for approval
of officers with second from Jean. Officers were voted in by acclaimation.
Library Directors Report & Statistics:
Sheila noted our newest board member is Lisa Hopkins who willbe joining us at our February meeting.
Sheila asked all advisors to mark their calendars for the Boards and Commissions Banquet which will be
held on March 25.
Gift & Memorial Fund:
No Comments
old Business:
• Review and update of the Interntet Policy. No further recommendations or changes at this time.
Sheila noted that we will continue to stay in tune with the needs and desires of the commumty with
regards to any future changes deemed necessary.
Judy updated us on her letters and responses to our state congressmen. These letters and responses
are on file with Sheila for those interested in reviewing In essence, they are all favorable to
increasing funding for local libraries and will watch for bills which come before the House and Senate
this session. In addition, Jean reminded Advisors that February 23 was Legislature Day to lobby for
libraries and encouraged those who could attend to do so. There will be a training session the
evening of February 22 to instruct individuals how to approach congressmen and women in order to
be most effective.
New Business:
• Board was asked to review Georgetown Public Library Board Calendar of Action. The following
recommendations were made:
•
February. Election of Officers to be struck as this issue was voted on in the January meeting
Organize for the meeting with City Council and prepare agenda to bring before
that body in May.
March: Move Review of Long Range Plan to some future date to be determined.
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A tentative list of agenda items to cover with the city council was discussed which included:
• Review of birthing the Foundation
• Pressing the need for new facilities
• Lobbying for library issues
• Reading of Judy's letters to congressmen and responses and discuss her role as CTLA
representative
• Retreat Agendas
• Jean reminded advisors of the upcomming Gala which is scheduled for March 6. Liz Carpenter is the
honorary speaker. Tickets will be $40. Sign up sheets for helpers were passed around.
Dorothy requested that consideration be made for a hot water heater. Sheila mentioned that it is a
budget item again this year.
Nell asked for motion to adjourn. Sharon so motioned and after a series of seconds, meeting was adjourned at
7:41pm.