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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_02.17.2003Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2003 In attendance: Judy Parks, Jerry Sensabaugh, Gerald Carson, Ema Fielder, Zora Evans, Jackie Cuozzo, Judy Griffith and Georgene Richaud Eric Lashley, Library Director was also present Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed. Gerald Carson moved and Jackie Cuozzo seconded a motion to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously Director's Report: Eric Lashley reported the following: The Library has a new employee, Sandra Gaiser. The position is funded through a grant from Dell Corporation and the Georgetown Library Foundation Her primary duties will be to assist patrons with the use of the computers and maintaining the hardware and software She will conduct her first class for the public the first weekend in March Ralph Love and Sarah Samson participated in the Family History Fair sponsored by the Georgetown Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. They showcased the genealogy resources available at the library. Statistics are up. Over 2,000 people used the Internet last month. Tax help in the library started and continued across the street at the police station during the temporary closing of the library. The work done in the library to rectify the mold problem went well. After completing the preliminary work, they tested again and found another spot and were able to complete the repairs in time for the library to reopen today. The Texas History room has been moved to where the old meeting room was. This will make it more convenient for the patrons. Eric will be going to the City Council on February 25th regarding the GISD cooperative grant. The Fnends of the Library began their week-long membership drive today in the library and it was very successful. They have also donated a rug for the children's room and a CD cabinet. The library has ceased taking books for loan to Sun City due to difficulty in getting these materials returned. Agenda Items: Composition of the New Advisory Board Gerald Carson, Judy Parks and Georgene Richaud have been appointed for additional 2-year terms on the Board. Nancy Varljen will be our new member The swearing in will be held tomorrow at the Courthouse. Cooperative Grant with GISD Eric will be finalizing the proposal for a cooperative grant with GISD. The grant is for 45 thousand dollars to fund a temporary position for the library and GISD. This position will work one day a week at five different school libraries as well as at other locations in the city in an outreach capacity. The individual will assist with English as a Second Language. During the summer, this individual will assist students in obtaining materials from the library. CTLS Meeting The State Librarian proposed to cut funding for the CTLS. This would have deprived libraries of needed databases which have replaced periodicals as well as materials used in the summer reading program. Eric and Judy Parks have been active in lobbying efforts to prevent the cut and it appears that the required budget cuts will be made in a different manner. Legislative Day Judy Fabry and Judy Parks attended the Legislative Day on February 12th. They were able to meet with legislative aides as well as one chief of staff to lobby for the continuation of the TIF Grant. There is a House of Representative's Bill as well as a Senate Bill which address this issue. City Budget Schedule Eric reported that the city will begin its budgeting process earlier this year. By the end of April or the beginning of May they should begin to have workshops on budget issues Two council seats are up for election this year. The good news is that it appears that sales and property tax revenues have not declined in Georgetown and these items compose the general fund from which library activities are funded. Eric will update the board on this schedule at our next meeting. Labor Day Bookfest Gerald Carson announced that the Coalition of Texas Authors will be participating in a bookfest held on Labor Day weekend. This is the same weekend as the Bluegrass Festival in Georgetown. The authors will be setting up booths on the square. Proceeds will be donated to children's branch of the library. Agenda Items for Next Meeting: Election of a Vice Chairperson and a Secretary Potential Locations for a New Library Update on the Budget Schedule. The next board meeting will be on March 10, 2003 There being no further business, Jerry Sensabaugh moved and Zora Evans seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.