HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_07.13.1998Minutes for the Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board Meeting
13 July 1998
Present: Joe Case, Michelle Crider, Nell Dickson, Jean Ehnebuske, Greg Gibbons, Sheila
Henderson, Rachel Logue, Nell Dickson, Sharon Sanders Webster.
Excused Absences: Tom Barry, Nelda Burson.
Nell called the meeting to order. She took a few minutes to review the Budget Meeting of
June 15. Jean noted that she had removed Rebecca Pfiester's name from the "Excused
Absences" list on May's minutes as per a correction made by Sheila Henderson at the June
meeting. Since there were no corrections or additions to the June minutes, they were
approved with a motion from Jean and a second by Sharon.
Comments from Citizens: Sheila reported that she received a few complaints from
mothers living outside the city who did not want to pay the $5 summertime charge to
check out children's books.
Comments from the Chair: None.
Library Director's Report and Statistics: Sheila spoke briefly about her report on June's
Board/Staff Retreat. She also commented on a recently received grant that will help the
library build the career materials collection, and told board members to note the plaque in
the lobby that acknowledges receipt of the grant. She also reported that in the city was in
the "first round" of considering budget requests, and that decisions may be made that may
effect staffing for the library. Sheila also remarked that she is handling buying a little gift
for former board member Sally Riddle.
Old business: None.
New business: Sheila told board members that City Manager Bob Hart would like a
recommendation from the Advisory Board regarding the possibilities for a new site for the
library. After discussing the choices, board members agreed that the best location for the
new library would be the northeast corner of Austin Avenue and Stadium Drive, just
south of the Recreation Center. Nell said that she would write a letter to Bob Hart
informing him of our recommendation.
New board member Joe Case was introduced. Shortly afterwards, Joe was named as the
new advisory board secretary by acclamation. He replaces Jean, who had agreed to serve
as secretary only until another individual could be elected.
Nell called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Michelle so moved, Rachel seconded her
motion, and the meeting was adjourned.