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Meeting Minutes
11/13/00
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Board members present were Nell Dickson, Lisa Hopkins, Claire Vogler, Dorothy
Hagen, Judy Parks, Sam Arent, Helen Jenkins. Eric Lashley, Library Director,
was present.
Joe Case and Zora Evans were granted excused absences
Approve Minutes:
The minutes from 10/9/00 were read. Without correction, Dorothy moved and
Claire secondedapproval of the minutes.
Director's Report:
Eric hit the highlights of the "Director's Monthly Report."
On behalf of the Board, Nell will write a thank you note to the Friends of the
Library for the successful book sale they held last month. The proceeds were
$1240, a vast increase over the last sale.
Report on October 24 meeting with Council:
The library board met with the City Council on October 24 to present the
Board's recommendations concerning the library. Eric returned today at the
Council's request to answer some of their questions and they asked him to
return again tomorrow to discuss hiring a library consultant to explore the
library's options.
Advocacy Report -- Judy Parks:
Judy attended a CTLS meeting and brought back copies of a sample letter
requesting direct aid to the public libraries in the State of Texas. She
recommends we take the sample letter, personalize it, and send it to our state
representatives requesting their support. There is an account set up for
direct aid to the libraries across Texas, but it is still an empty account.
Citizen. Committee on Funding -- Claire Vogler:
Despite deplorable conditions at the Georgetown Community Center, Eric gave a
wonderful presentation to the Citizen Committee. George Russell said city
facilities, including the library, will not be considered by this committee.
Nominating Committee:
We will table the nominating committee's recommendation to the Board until the
December meeting. We have made a request to City Council to allow Judy Parks
to replace Jean Ehnebuske on the advisory board for the remainder of Jean's
term (she had one more year in her term.). In December, we should know
whether that request has been approved and we will know when the new advisory
board members will be appointed. Helen moved to table this discussion and
Dorothy seconded the motion.
Long Range Plan update
Judy Parks, Sam Arant, and Eric Lashley met with Pat Tuohy to discuss the
forum for developing a Long Range Plan. After some discussion, it was decided
to table the development of a Long Range Plan until February, after which the
new board members will have joined the Advisory Board. At that time, we will
bring in community advocates and really work to get the community behind us
The more input from the community, the more validity and consequence the Long
Range Plan will have.
The four discussed the possibility of creating a more inviting ambiance within
the existing library, with comfortable chairs and warm woods and fabrics, to
perhaps draw more of the public into the library and compete with Barnes and
Nobles as a place to go and study, read, or work.
Resolution to City Council on State Aid to Texas Public Libraries Program
Nell has written a letter indicating the Board's desire for the Georgetown
City Council to request proactive support from the state legislature in making
this program a reality. Lisa moved that the letter be sent. Claire seconded
that motion. The letter will be finalized and will be at the circulation desk
for the Board members to sign at their convenience
Resolution to Legislators on State Aid to Texas Public Libraries Program
Nell will incorporate the sample resolution that Judy Parks brought back from
the CTLS meeting into a letter to the legislators to request their support for
this program. This letter will likewise be at the circulation desk for
signatures.
Letter of resignation from Jean Ehnebuske:
The Board discussed Jean's letter to the City Council expressing her intent to
resign from the Library Advisory Board. The Board will miss Jean. She was a
very loyal and hardworking member and her absence will leave a hole in our
group However, we do support her decision to resign and wish her well.
Agenda for December Meeting:
We will discuss what the incoming board members will need in their orientation
packets.
Lisa moved and Dorothy seconded motion to adjourn meeting at 8:04 p.m.