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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_LAB_01.10.200002/02/2000 01:17 512-249-7534 BARNES & NOBLE #2943 PAGE 01 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. 02/02/2000 01:17 512-249-7534 BARNES & NOBLE #2943 PAGE 02 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. IBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS 2000 Name Home Work Appt. Exp. Date Terms Phone Phone Date 1 Sam Arant 864-3675 1/00 12/01 1 305 Preakness Place Georgetown, TX 78626 2 Joe Case 863-0096 5/98 12/00 1.25 101 Pecan Vista Georgetown, TX 78626 3 Nell Dickson 863-7244 8/96 12/00 2 144 Lost River Rd. Georgetown, TX 78628 4 Jean Ehnebuske 869-1580 1/98 12/01 2 105 Hideaway Cove Georgetown, TX 78628 5 Zora Evans 869-5797 1/00 12/01 1 2915 Brandy Lane Georgetown, TX 78628 6 Dorothy Hagen 863-3435 7/98 12/00 2 3001 Addie Ln. Georgetown, TX 78628 7 Lisa Hopkins 868-0473 12/98 12/00 1 3301 Broken Spoke Trl. Georgetown, TX 78628 8 Hclen Jenkins 869-8586 1/00 12/01 1 112 Old Chisholm trail Georgetown, TX 78628 9 Claire Vogler 930-4126 1/00 12/01 1 1906 Paige Georgetown, TX 78626 Lay Representative Judy Parks 930-5582 2014 Fountainwood Georgetown, TX 78628 • n U • 0 DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY December 1999 HIGHLIGHTS Carin Young, the new evening and weekend page, began work December 6. Sarah Samson accepted the position of Reference Services Librarian. She will begin January 3. The library received some significant donations this month. Kathy and BiIIy Frankum donated $1500, to match the amount accumulated during the H.E.B. Bucks for Books campaign. A.G. Speight donated $500, which may be used in any way we choose; Betty Weaver donated $200, to be used for genealogy materials; and Velda Patton, from Seminole, donated $1000 to be used to replace books lost to water damage during the past year. On December 28, after being closed for the Christmas holiday, the circulation staff checked out 1600 books, a new record! They also checked in 1200 books. Allan Baxter and Brad Powers, 8th graders from Benold Middle School, worked at the library on December 1 as part of the Business Link program. STAFF -- Out and About! Sheila Henderson attended the monthly G.I.V.E. and Georgetown Library Foundations meetings. On December 9 and 10 she attended the CTLS Long -Range Planning Retreat in Belton. Ralph Love spoke to the Sun City Kiwanis Club on December 7. The entire staff` attended the City's annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on December 17. Mandy Sackreiter and Cristy McNichoias, our temps on call, kept the library open during the luncheon. VOLUNTEERS Angie and Roger Wright are the first volunteers to come out of the new Friends group. They have been helping with opening procedures on Friday mornings. December 1999 Donations 12/1 United Way quarterly distribution of payroll deductions 909.89 12/1 Linda Wheeler, in honor of Kendra and Jamie Wheeler 50.00 12/3 United Way grant distribution 6925.00 12/3 John Wilson and Jackie Cuozzo 25.00 12/6 Judy and Don Parks, in memory of Rita Picherit 50.00 12/6 Charles and Helen Martin, 2 books on papermaking 12/7 Georgetown Optimist Club for children's programming 200.00 12/9 Michael and Ethel Barnes for Christmas program 100.00 12/10 Linda Schmehl, 21 vol. of genealogy materials 12/13 John and Beverly Tre-uhardt, in memory of L.L. and Bee Huie, 1 audiotape- Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell 12/14 A.G. Speight 500.00 12/14 Jean Brashear, two Harry Potter books 12/14 Paul and Susan Basham, three Harry Potter books 12/15 Employees of Williamson County Sun, in honor of Clark Thurmond, Linda Scarbrough, Kate Thurmond, 3 books: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Isaac's Storm, and 100 Most Important Women of the Twentieth Century 12/20 Katherine and Billy Frankum to match the Bucks for Books 1500.00 campaign 12/22 Judy and Don Parks, in honor of Jean English 50.00 12/22 Dr. and Mrs. R.J. Kaufmann, 57 videos, 10 books 12/23 Velda Patton, for materials damaged when roof leaked 1000.00 � 0 GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics Oct Nov Dec Annual Total Patron Visits Current Year 14497 12930 12008 39435 (Y-T-D) 1998-1999 23409 21022 10339 194640 1997-1998 15383 9137 9609 153997 1996-1997 11504 10727 9247 161905 1995-1996 7672 9312 6803 125397 1994-1995 11260 8920 7834 113240 1993-1994 5356 9211 6621 104437 Circulation Current Year 20744 21590 17413 59747 1998-1999 20533 16866 14233 240419 1997-1998 20333 14864 14501 220430 1996-1997 13865 13161 12560 206504 1995-1996 15315 14389 11133 174409 1994-1995 15305 14766 12038 187548 1993-1994 14205 13607 11253 182578 FY 1999-2000 Statistics Children's Programs Total Attendance 503 575 497 1575 Programs 7 2 4 13 Story Time 7 7 4 18 Other (Tour, Movies, Crafts) 0 0 0 0 Homework help (AFTERNOONS) Na 15 days 10 days Other Services ILL Ordered 51 30 25 106 1L.L. filled 52 23 28 103 Lg Print Circuit 50 50 50 150 Volunteer Hours Adult 46.75 60.25 45.25 152.25 Teen 34.00 33.00 24.00 91.00 Community Service 11.00 0.00 0.00 11.00 Total 91.75 93.25 69.25 254.25 Registrations City Residents -new 191 161 54 406 GISD Kids' Cards 110 162 7 279 Nan -residents -new 28 20 15 63 Nan -residents -renew 48 39 46 133 Total 377 382 122 881 Cash Receipts Fines, room rentals 1796.04 1448.83 12996.88 16241.75 Non-resident fees 1325.00 985.00 1065,00 3375.00 Donations 642.73 522.25 399.16 1564.14 Gifts/Memorials 0.00 200.00 11309.89 11509.89 Statement of Policies, Page 1 of 2 • GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY STATEMENT OF POLICIES You have been given this statement of policies because your behavior does not meet accepted library standards. If you will modify your behavior, you are welcome as a library user, otherwise the library must ask that you leave the library premises. If you refuse to leave, the police will be called and you may be charged with criminal trespass. It is the purpose of the Georgetown Public Library that the residents of the City of Georgetown have a pleasant community facility in which to read, choose books and other library materials, request assistance from library staff, attend library programs, use the copying machine or use the meeting rooms. It is intended that all members of the community have equal access to these programs. In order for this to be possible, it is important that everyone abide by the library regulations. THANK YOU FOR COMPLYING WITH THE LIBRARY REGULATIONS. Behavior that is unacceptable in the Library: • Abandoning and leaving unsupervised children. Texas Penal Code Section 22.041 (c) • Abuse of patrons and staff, including physical, verbal and sexual abuse. Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 • Bringing in animals, except those trained to assist persons with disabilities. • Child abuse. Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 • Disorderly conduct. Texas Penal Code 42.01 • Disruptive behavior: Any action by an individual or group which willfully and purposefully disrupts other individuals in the library. • Eating and drinking (except approved meeting room use). • Intoxication resulting from alcohol or drugs. • Mistreatment and vandalism of library facilities, materials and equipment. • Playing radios and televisions. • Refusal to leave at closing. • Smoking, prohibited by Georgetown City Code Section 8.32.020. • Voyeurism and peeping. • Any behavior that is unlawful or infringes on the rights of others. Violation of these re ulations will subject you to removal from the library and a charge of criminal trespass. Texas Penal Code Section 30.05. ' -,,._'-_. Sheila Hen rson, Director of Library Services Nell Dickson, Library Advisory Board Chair Bob Hart, City Manager 0 Statement of Policies, Page 2 of 2 -- 1-0 0 0 § 22.04 FENAL CODE '(4) The change in taw made by this Act applies omly to An offense committed on or attar the ellceuxe data of this AeL Far purpoaec of this sectionw an offense is committed before the effective date of this Act if any ele"pt of the omnse oaaurs before the affective date. "(b) An offense com mIEW before the effective date of this Aet u covered b♦ the law i„ effect Whe,. t1m affcnae was w-WUeed, and the former tau, is continued in effect for this purpose.* Section 8138 of the 1995 amendatory Act ptodde,t. "The changes in laic made by Section 5.139 of thla Act an made to Conform to tho transfer of all activities related to the child protective xavice_a Program and the adult protective senicm progr4m from the Texan Department.of Human Sertkes to the Department of Protec- tive and Regulatory Services provided by Section 1A8. Chapter rS, Attu of the 72md Legislature, ist Called Session,1991, ao amended by Section I, Chapter 747, Acts of the 73rd Legislature, 1993. and to reflect the authoriys of the Department cf Protective and Regulawn- Service+ pn ided by Seaton £ Article 4413(503). Revised Ststutes.- ii 22041. Abandonint or Endangering Child (a) In this section, "abandon" means to leave a child in any place without providing reasonable and neces- sary care for the child, under circumstances under which no reasonable, similarly situated adult would leave a child of that age and ability. (b) A person commits an offense if, having custody, care, or control of a child younger than IS years, he intentionally abandons the child in any place tinder circumstances that expose the child to an unreason- able risk of harm. (c) A person commits an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, by act or omission, engages in conduct that places a child younger than 15 years in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an offense under Subsection (b) is: (1) a state jail felony if the actor abandoned the child with intent to return for the child; or (2) a felony of the third degree if the actor aban- doned the child without intent to return for the child. (e) An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the second degree if the actor abandons the child under circumstances that a reasonable person would believe would place the child in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physleai or mental Impairment. (f) An offense under Subsection (c) is a state jvZ felony. (g) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (c) that the act or omission enables the child to practice for or participate in an organized athletic event and that appropriate safety equipment and pro- cedures are employed in the event. (h) It is an a(Tirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (h) that the actor voluntarfly delivered the 44 child to in emergency medical services provider under. Section 262.301, Family Code. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Lent ch- 791, € 1, eft Sept. 1, 198a Amended by Acts 1989, Tin Leg.. ch. 904. 1 1. all Sept 1.1989; Acts 19A 73rd Leg., eh. 9W. f 1.01. eft Sept 1, 1991; Acts 1997, 7oth Lag., th. 687,1 1, eff. Sept. 1,1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., eh. I091. fr & eft Sept 1. 1999(, Section 2 of tl,e r9R9 ammdauaq set provider. `W The change in law made by this Act applies only to so offeoae� committed on or after the effective date of this Ate For Purmes of this section. an ofkose is committed before the affedive date of esi Act if any element of the offense occurs before the effective dau ; "(b) An offense committed before the effective dale of this Aa i cowered by the law in effsd when the alrense was committed, and the j Ammer taw is continued in effect for that purpt*;C" Section 2 of Acts 1997, 75th Leg, eft- 6S7 proeidrs: R•hia Act takan effect September 1, 1997, The Change in law mode by this Act applies only to an offense committed or or after Scpt®- ber 1. I897. An offense committed before September § MI. is euwe od by the law in effect when the offense was committed. and the farmer 12- is continued in effect for that purpose. For paxpoees of this aection. an offense wu Committed before September 1. 19N, 1f any element of the offense occurred before that date.' Section S of Act% 1999. 75th Leg- ch_ IWT provides: 'W The change in law made by Section 22041(h), Penal Code, As added by this Act applies only to m oifensa that is committed on or after the e(fecUm date of this AOL Far papaws of this seed= an offence Is oommitted before the affeouve date of this Act if any element of the offense oars before that date. '(b) An offense committed before the effeeare date of this Act is coveted by the law in effect wbea the -IF- eras committed. and the former )aw is continn d in effect for that purpose' § 22.03. DeadLv Conduct (a) A person commits an offense if he recklessly engages in conduct that places another m mun*rent danger of serious bodily injury. (b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly discharges a firearm at or in the direction of, (1) one or more individuals; or (2) a habitation, balding, or vehicle and is reck- less as to whether the habitation, building, or vehi- cle is occupied. (c) Recklessness and danger are presumed if the actor knowingly pointed a firearm at or in the di- rection of another whether or not the actor believed the firearm to be loaded. (d) For purposes of this section, "building," "habi- tation," and "vehicle" have the meanings assigned those terms by Section 30.01. (e) An offense under Subsection (a) ih a Class A misdemeanor. An offense alder Subsection (b) is a felony of the third degree. Acts I073, 63rd Leg., p. M, ch. M. 11. tff- Jan 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., tit 900, 3 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994. k/ Sheila Henderson 01/04/2000 12:42 PM To: Judy Fabry/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown CC' Subject: Security cameras at the Library FYI - also copy for Board Packet: ---------------------- Forwarded by Sheila Henderson/City of Georgetown on 01/04/2000 12:41 PM Terry Jones 01/04/2000 12:20 PM To: Verna Browning/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown, Micki Rundell/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown cc: Sheila Henderson/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown, Ben Stafford/ICity of George town@City of Georgetown, Karen Brown/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown, Eric Lashley/City of Georgetown@City of Georgetown Subject: Security cameras at the Library As a result of our meeting this morning, it was determined that the Library needs a total of six security cameras to provide a minimum of viewing coverage. Two cameras will be located in'the childrens room, one in the back corner of the main Library, one in the lobby, and two outside at the back of the Library and near the bookdrop. I will be responsible for obtaining three quotes. A funding source will be determined when pricing is complete. Estimated completion time for the solicitation of quotes is the week of January 17. Completion time for -the installation will be based on the vendor quotations.. If I have left anything out or we need to increase the scope of work please let me know. Thanks Georgetown Public Library Accomplishments, Improvements, and Changes 1996-1999 1996-1997 Added reference librarian and two other professional librarians to staff Acquired two Internet connections for staff to use in reference work and installed electronic magazine index (Infotrac) Provided community resource bulletin board Began publication and distribution to patrons of monthly newsletter Began publishing regular library column in Williamson County Sun Enclosed computer room, Children's Room, and Texas History Room Held first staff -advisory board retreat Held Celebrity Circ Day during National Library Week to introduced City and County officials to the library All staff attended Austin Public Library's day of in-service workshops 1997-1998 18 Celebrated the library's 1 Oth birthday Improved customer service and staff accountability by restructuring staff to include two "shifts" of workers: daytime and evening/weekend Moved shelving to improve visibility and security Added new shelves to accommodate growing collections Started Books on the Go program for homebound patrons with United Way grant Implemented GISD Kid's Card program Installed new phone system Installed new book security system Received grant to update career collection Received Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant to provide Internet access to the public 501(c)(3) Board hosted first library fund-raising Gala with Cactus Pryor as guest of honor 501(c)(3) Board created independent Georgetown Library Foundation Increased Texas History/Genealogy Collection to include microfilm and electronic databases Held second staff -advisory board retreat Held second Celebrity Circ Day with Laura Bush as guest of honor All staff attended annual Texas Library Association conference in Ft. Worth Held day -long staff workshops on change and diversity in the workplace, led by nationally known motivational speaker, Alice Gresham 1998-99 Instituted public access to the Internet Increased scope of large -print circuit rider program Selected as one of six libraries in state to participate in national Community Advocacy Project Collaborated with GISD teachers to put special groups of books on reserve for student research Held third staff -advisory board retreat with first-time participation by board of library foundation Completed process to receive federal e-rate grant, which reduces library telecommunications costs by 50% 0