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Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
November 12, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Judy Parks, Chairperson.
In Attendance:
Board members present were: Judy Parks, Zora Evans, Dorothy Hagen, Carol Parsonage, Claire
Vogler, Ema Fielder, and Sam Arant. Georgene Richaud and Don Willhouse were absent. Eric
Lashley, Library Director, was also present.
Approve Minutes:
The minutes from the October 8, 2001 meeting were discussed and approved as amended. Dorothy
Hagen moved and Zora Evans seconded the approval of the minutes. The minutes were approved
unanimously.
Director's Report:
Eric Lashley summarized the "Director's Monthly Report" handouts. Eric noted that circulation
continues at a 16% increase over last year's circulation number, with an annual projection of 375,000
for 2001-02. Eric stated that he spent most of October and early November speaking to community
groups about the proposed library bond. Eric also stated that Rosa Garcia, Judy Parks, and Eric were
part of an informational video about the proposed library bond. Eric stated that Sarah Samson, the
library's reference librarian, spoke to a Senior University class about library services. Eric also met
with GISD to help GISD obtain a Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund (TI h) grant from the State of
Texas. Eric also noted that the State s Direct Aid to Libraries was now only $5-7,000; the money will
be available January 2002, and must be spent by 8/31/02. This money can be used for anything other
than capital items. Eric also stated that an agenda item for the next city council meeting (i.e. 11/13/01)
was roof repair of the library; and the library will be tested for mold contamination within the next 60
days. Lastly, Eric reviewed election result data for the failed library bond issue.
Citizen Opinion of the Library Bond Election:
Mr. George McClellan spoke to the Library Advisory Board about his opinions concerning the recent
library bond election. The following is a summary of Mr McClellan's views:
• Spoke in favor of locating a new library west of I-35 near growth.
• Spoke in favor of locating a library branch west of I-35 as another option.
• Spoke in favor of delaying the next library bond election until after the February 2002 recall
election.
The Library Advisory Board thanked Mr McClellan for his interest and views concerning the past
bond election and any future library bond elections.
CTLS Regional Meeting of 11/7/01:
Judy Parks commented on the financial difficulties that are currently being felt by CTLS (i.e cutting
staff, relocating from APL, now paying rent, etc.) Judy also stated that approximately $4000 will be
available soon for children's books as a result of the settlement of a Toys'R'Us lawsuit. Judy also
noted that CTLS funds earmarked for the library will also be available soon.
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Library Long - Range Plan:
This item was tabled for a future Library Advisory Board meeting.
Attendance at Library Advisory Board Meetings:
Judy Parks reminded board members of the attendance policy.
Policies and Procedures for Use of the Library Meeting Room.
This item was tabled for a future Library Advisory Board Meeting.
Zora Evans moved, and Dorothy Hagen seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:37 p.m.