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Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Judy Parks, Chairperson. All Library Advisory Board
members were sworn in by City Secretary, Sandra Lee. A tour of the library by board members
followed the "swearing in" activities.
In Attendance:
Board members present were: Judy Parks, Zora Evans, Dorothy Hagen, Don Willhouse (new
member), Georgene Richaud (new member), and Sam Arant. Eric Lashley, Library Director, was
present. Claire Vogler and Carol Parsonage had excused absences for this meeting. Helen Jenkins has
resigned from the Advisory Board; we are awaiting a new board member.
Approve Minutes:
The minutes from the December 5, 2000 meeting were discussed and approved with no changes. Sam
Arant moved and Dorothy Hagen 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 14.9% increase over last year's circulation number. Eric reported on the status of the
Library needs assessment being done by Hidell and Associates. Focus groups were well attended by
members of the community with many good ideas such as; continue with present downtown location,
library as cultural center of Georgetown, a special room for young adults, more programs for adults,
speakers, book clubs, musical events, and more art displays. Charrettes are planned for March 21-22, a
preliminary report to City Council on March 27 and and his final report is due April 2, 2001. He will
report to Council on April 10. Eric also reported on the successful installation of the four computers,
laser printer, and server obtained from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Eric also noted that Jo
Pendleton is the new public services librarian at the library. Lastly, Eric noted that Judy Fabry is now
writng a library column for the Williamson County Sun.
TLA Legislative Day:
Judy Parks reported that Judy Fabry, Eric Lashley, and herself attended TLA's Legislative Day at the
State Capitol. They visited the offices of Mike Krusee, Jeff Wentworth, and Steve Ogden and spoke
with Mr. Krusee and Mr. Wentworth about supporting direct aid to libraries. The meetings were
cordial, with no promises made.
Nomination and Election of Vice -Chair and Secretary:
Zora Evans nominated and Georgene Richaud seconded the nomination of Dorothy Hagen as Vice -
Chair. Dorothy Hagen was elected unanimously as Vice -Chair. Dorothy Hagen nominated and Sam
Arant seconded the nomination of Claire Vogler as Secretary.
Claire Vogler was elected unanimously as Secretary.
Revised Library Advisory Board By -Laws:
Zora Evans, Don Willhouse, and Sam Arant volunteered to meet and amend the current Library
Advisory Board By -Laws.
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Patron Complaint:
Eric Lashley reported that a library patron had made a written complaint concerning the cover of a
recent edition of Rolling Stone magazine as being obscene; and the magazine needed to be removed
from public display in the library. Eric met with the patron and disagreed that the magazine cover was
obscene, and Eric did not remove the magazine from the library The library patron will meet with the
Library Advisory Board at a future date; and the patron will be given 3 minutes to state her case that
the magazine cover is obscene.
Dorothy Hagen moved and Don Willhouse seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.