HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_07.10.2000Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
7/10/00
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on July 10, 2000.
Present were Nell Dickson, Joe Case, Claire Vogler, Dorothy Hagen, Zora Evans, Sam Arant
and Judy Parks.
Lee Sparks, Acting Co -Director of the Library, was in attendance.
Jean Ehnebuske, Helen Jenkins, and Lisa Hopkins were excused absences.
Approve Minutes:
The minutes were approved with the 7/7/00 revision to add Helen Jenkins to the list of those
present at the 4/10/00 meeting Zora moved with a second from Dorothy to approve the
minutes with the revision.
Library Retreat:
The Library Board discussed the retreat and all agreed that it was a very enjoyable and
enlightening occasion. The retreat took place in a very pleasant setting, the catered food
was excellent, and everyone that attended seemed to find the expenence beneficial.
Thank You:
A "thank you" was expressed for Mr. Arant's comments on behalf of the Library at the recent
Town Meeting. It was noted that Mr. Arant's views and comments came from a different
perspective, and were timely and effective. All were appreciative of his efforts.
Library Board Discussion:
There was consensus among the Board members that there is a pressing need to have a
needs assessment so that a consultant would be able to analyze the specifics of the
present library situation due to the current difficulties resulting from inadequate library space.
There was some discussion among the members of the Board that the current meeting room
of the library might be utilized for the children s functions and for library use, rather than
allowing access by community members for non -library events. All at the meeting concurred
that Georgetown desperately needs a new and larger library facility in order to provide the
expected and essential services to the community and to meet the increasing demands of
the library patrons.
There were no resolutions or actions voted upon by the Board members at this meeting.
Agenda for next meeting:
The agenda for the August 14,2000 Library Board meeting, will include:
1. A response on the By -Laws
2. A report on the CTLS advocacy workshop in Salado scheduled for August 4th
3. A Report to the City Council
Dorothy moved and Zora seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m.