HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_02.14.2000Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
2/14/00
The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m.
Present were Sam Arant, Joe Case, Nell Dickson, Jean Ehnebuske, Zora Evans, Sheila
Henderson, Lisa Hopkins, Helen Jenkins, Judy Parks, and Claire Vogler.
Verna Browning from the Community Services Division was a guest at tonight's meeting.
Dorothy Hagen called in for an excused absence.
Approve Minutes:
The minutes were read Zora moved with second from Claire to approve without correction.
Comments From Citizens:
We received two cards from citizens commending the "wonderful service" received at the library.
Comments from Chairperson:
We were reminded about the February 25 Appreciation Dinner for members of the boards and
commissions of the city of Georgetown.
Highlights from the Director's Report:
The new cataloger, Sally Bernier, started today. Nell and Charles Dickson retrieved half the
books from Kilgore which were donated as part of the Barbara K. Branch bequest. In response to
the recent incidents in and around the library, the city has agreed to install surveillance cameras.
Doug Dapper and Arlene Schinke will began training and organizing new volunteers.
Report of the Nominating Committee:
The nominating committee recommended retaining Nell as chairperson and Joe as vice chair.
Lisa was recommended as secretary.
Election of Officers:
Sam moved and Claire seconded motion to approve slate of officers proposed by nominating
committee.
Discussion of Board's By-laws•
After discussion, it was agreed to add a mission statement to the by-laws. Nell suggested a
committee be formed to work on the by-laws in order to tailor -fit them to our library advisory
board Zora and Sam volunteered to form this committee. They will report back to. the board in
the March meeting with their findings.
Discussion of Policy Regarding Unaccompanied Children in the Library:
Sheila made comments about the policy regarding unaccompanied children in the library. Jean
presented examples from other libraries to see if we wanted to "borrow' any of the language in
their unaccompanied children policies. A policy was drafted and approved for final agenda.
In light of the recent Open Records Act clarification, the following items were requested to be on
the March 20 agenda: Judy wishes to make a report from the CTLS meeting she attended. Jean
would like to discuss Library Foundation Gala scheduled for March 24. Nell asked that she be
given a slot on the next agenda to address educating the community about the need for a new
library.
Because the next board meeting was originally scheduled for March 13, which is the first day of
spring break, it was decided to move the meeting until the following Monday, March 20.
Claire moved and Zora seconded motion to adjourn meeting at 7:52 p.m.