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Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
1/10/00
, .sting was called to order at 6:30pm.
Present: Sam Arant, Joe Case, Nell Dickson, Jean Ehnebuske, Zora Evans, Shelia Henderson, Lisa Hopkins,
Helen Jenkins, Judy Parks, Sharon Sanders Claire Vogler
Guests/Citizens: Mayor Mary Ellen Kersch, Arlene Schinke, Ruth Spencer
Unexcused Absences: Dorothy Hagen
Opening Coments:
Nell Dickson made brief introductions and reviewed highlights and recent history of Georgetown Public Library
She also gave overview of new board member orientation packet.
Shelia Henderson then spoke concerning the role of Library Advisors and introduced the Public Library Advisory
Board Handbook and will be distributing this booklet to all new and existing members.
Mayor Mary Ellen Kersch spoke of her appreciation for the new and existing board members' service She spoke
briefly concerning the transistion of our community and its governance policies and invited our feedback and
questions to be brought before the city council. The Mayor mentioned the importance of proper procedure and
refered to the current Internet filtering policy as an example of an issue which should have been brought before the
City Council for review.
Self --introductions were made around the table of new and existing board memebers as well as guests from the
Friends of the Library.
Approve Minutes:
Jean moved with second from Joe. Minutes were approved without correction.
C _ .anents From Citizens:
Shelia mentioned that there was an outpouring of holiday well wishes accompanied by many supportive comments
from the citizens of Georgetown.
Comments from Chairperson:
Shelia had none.
Highlights from the Director's Report:
Shelia highlighted the two newest staff members Cain Young and Sarah Samson, the HEB books for bucks
program which raised $1500 with matching support from the Frankums, a $1000 donation from Velda Patton, and
the continually growing statistics of patron use.
A brief discussion also transpired concerning the continued water flooding issues resulting from the flat roof design
of the current library.
Orientation of new Board Members:
Refer to opening comments
Discussion of use of Board Member's Notebooks:
Shelia gave overview of contents, She mentioned absence of bi-laws and inclusion of current Georgetown Public
Library policies. Notes will be mailed to board members prior to meetings each month 3-ring binders are
available for those who would like them. A reference copy will always be available at the library should anyone
wish to review it.
Report of nominating committee:
Nell asked Joe and Jean to serve with herself on the nominating committee. Nominations and report will be forth-
coming.
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Election of CTLS Lay Representative alternate:
This position is welcome to accompany Judy to the 2 CTLS meetings each year - one xn January and one in
:ember. Should Judy not be able to attend, this alternate would then need to attend and vote in Judy's absence.
Joan; was nominated. Zora moved for vote of approval. Joe seconded. Jean was elected to serve as CTLS Lay
Representative alternate.
Discussion of policy regarding unaccompanied children in the library:
Shelia outlined recent events and need for a policy. A draft policy will be mailed to all board members for
discussion at next board meeting.
Joe motioned for adjournment. Zora seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.