HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_03.10.2003Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2003
In attendance Jerry Sensabaugh, Gerald Carson, Ema Fielder, Zora Evans, Jackie Cuozzo,
Judy Griffith, Nancy Varljen and Georgene Richaud Eric Lashley, Library Director was also
present.
In the absence of Judy Parks, Chairman, Zora Evans, Vice -Chairman, convened the meeting at
6:33 PM.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed. Gerald Carson moved and
Ema Fielder seconded a motion to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
Director's Report: Eric Lashley reported the following:
Monthly statistics were low this due to closures for the ice storm and for the work required to
eliminate the mold.
Sarah Samson and Cindy Baxter of the library staff went to Waco on February 24th to attend a
genealogy workshop Zora Evans has suggested that our library conduct such a workshop and it
is being considered
The Georgetown City Council passed a resolution this month in favor of the TIF grant being
extended. Senator Ogden responded to them indicating that due to budgetary constraints,
monies earmarked for TIF will be going to the schools for the next few years.
The request for the GISD cooperative grant was submitted on March 3rd
Upcoming events at the library include a Tea Party this week for the children as well as an art
day that will include face painting.
There is a committee being formed to start a citywide book campaign. The committee would
select a book and there would then be a campaign which would encourage people in Georgetown
to read that book Eric will keep us informed on the progress of the committee.
Eric showed the board a master plan for downtown Georgetown that a consultant has
developed. The plan shows a location of a future library between Seventh and Eighth streets and
between Rock and MLK. The future city hall would be across 8th Street from the proposed library
location.
Instruction of New Members on Open Meetings Policies
Eric Lashley covered the policies relative to open meetings with the new member of the board.
Election of Vice Chairman and Secretary
Ema Fielder nominated Jerry Sensabaugh for the position of vice-chairman. Judy Griffith
seconded the nomination and he was elected unanimously. Gerald Carson nominated Judy
Griffith for the position of secretary and Ema Fielder seconded the nomination. The vote was
unanimous
Discussion of Potential Locations for a New Library
Zora Evans brought up the possibility of locating a new library at the corner of Austin Avenue and
University Boulevard where the Juvenile Center is now situated. There was discussion as to
traffic flow and parking. Other locations discussed were the location on the consultant's master
plan and the Draeger property.
City Budget Schedule
Enc reported that the City will begin its budgeting process this month but that a public meeting will
probably not be held until April He will keep us informed. Eric also summarized for the board the
potential impact of the cuts in the state budget on the library. Georgetown has maintained a good
tax base and it is not anticipated that the library will experience budget cuts from that source. In
the past budget cuts have been compensated for through the aggressive pursuit of grant money.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting:
There were no agenda items suggested for next month.
There being no further business, Jerry Sensabaugh moved and Ema Fielder seconded a motion
to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjoumed at 6:59 PM.