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Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Nell Dickson, Chairperson.
In Attendance:
Board members present were: Nell Dickson, Claire Vogler, Dorothy Hagen, Judy Parks,
Jean Ehnebuske, Zora Evans, Joe Case, and Sam Arant. Eric Lashley, Library Director,
Verna Browning, City of Georgetown, and Pat Touhy C i'LS Coordinator, were also
present. Lisa Hopkins and Helen Jenkins had excused absences for this meeting.
Approve Minutes:
The minutes from the September 11, 2000 meeting were discussed and approved with no
changes Zora Evans moved and Claire Vogler seconded the approval of the minutes.
Director's Report:
Eric Lashley summarized the "Director's Monthly Report" handouts. Eric noted that
September concluded the City of Georgetown's fiscal year and that circulation for last
year was approximately 275,000, a 14.9% increase over last year's circulation number.
Eric also reported that the Fnends of the Library had voted to donate $1000 to the
Library, $700 for music CD's, $300 for children's books. Eric also reported that Sarah
Samson, from the Library, had replaced Enc as the TLA District III treasurer.
Citizen Committee on Community Needs and Funding:
Claire Vogler provided handouts of this committee's first two meetings. Claire reported
that the committee wanted to have reports from Randy Morrow of the City of
Georgetown's Parks and Recreation Department on parks needs, from Jim Bnggs of the
City of Georgetown's Utilities Depai tment on transportation needs, and from a Council
Subcommittee on Facilities, which would include the Library's needs. Randy Morrow
was scheduled on October 5th, Jim Briggs on October 12th, and the Council
Subcommittee on Facilities (includes Library) on November 2nd to present "'needs"
reports to the Citizen Committee. It was noted that the Library Needs Assessment and
the Library Long -Range Plan could not be completed prior to November 2, 2000.
Resolution to City Council on State Aid to Texas Public Libraries Program:
This item was tabled to a future Library Advisory Board meeting.
Resolution to Legislators on State Aid to Texas Public Libraries Program:
This item was tabled to a future Library Advisory Board meeting.
Search for a new Library Director:
Verna Browning reported that Eric Lashley was selected and accepted the position of
Library Director. Verna stated there were 20 applicants with 4 of the 20 interviewed by
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5 interview groups. Verna stated the Library Advisory Board's list of questions was
valuable in the selection process, and she thanked those Advisory Board members who
assisted in the selection process.
Long Range Plan Update:
Judy Parks, Eric Lashley, Pat Touhy, and Sam Arant volunteered to meet and update the
current Library Long Range Plan The update will be presented to the Library Advisory
Board at its November 13, 2000 meeting
Nominating Committee:
Zora Evans, Lisa Hopkins, and Helen Jenkins were selected as members of a nominating
committee for the selection of Library Advisory Board officers (i.e. Chairperson, Vice -
Chairperson, Secretary).
Agenda Topics for October 24th City Council Workshop
The following items were chosen as agenda items for the upcoming City Council
workshop:
1. Current Library Statistics
2. Ways to Maximize Current Library Space
3. Criteria for the Selection of a Consultant to Perform a Needs Assessment of
Library Services
4. Revision of the Library's Long Range Plan
Request for Input to the Georgetown Economic Development Commission
Nell Dickson will prepare a letter to the Georgetown Economic Development
Commission that will provide the Library Advisory Board input on economic
development, policy, vision, goals, and strategy.
The Library Advisory Board adjourned at 8:00 p.m.