HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_11.08.2004Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
November 8, 2004
In Attendance: Jack Dixon, Nancy Varljen, Danielle Plumer, Jackie Cuozzo, Georgene
Richaud, P. J. Moore, Judy Parks, Judy Johnston, and Judy Griffith. Eric Lashley,
Library Director, was also present.
Chairperson Judy Parks called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Minutes: Jack Dixon moved and. Jackie Cuozzo seconded a motion that the minutes of
the last meeting be approved as distributed. The motion passed unanimously.
Director's Report:
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The library and community are celebrating the passing of the library bond
election.
Sunday hours will start on November 21. October is the first monthof the
City s fiscal year. The new city budget has gone into effect.
Library use statistics were higher than for the previous year. We are
projecting 49,000 computer users for the calendar year of 2004.
Rosa Garcia, Children's Services Coordinator, and the Friends sponsored a
contest for K-5th grade children to design a children s library card. There
were over 3000 entries. Two winners will be announced of November 19.
The winning original artwork will be printed on children.'s library cards.
Due to the resignation of Jerry Sensabaugh, the Board will need to elect a new
vice -chairperson at the next meeting
Eric Lashley is working with the architect on the final design plans for the
new library. He is also working on a design for the coffee shop included in
the library.
The Board may want to schedule a workshop with the City Council to talk
about fund-raising for furnishing the new library.
Introduction of new Board Members New Library Board members, Judy Johnston,
Danielle Plumer, and P. J. Moore introduced themselves and were welcomed to the
Board
Update on Grants: Eric Lashley explained that we still have not heard about the SBC
Grant. The money from this grant will be used for a T-1 line, a dedicated computer line.
Eric also explained that he met withthe tech department at GISD, and they are looking
into applying for a tech grant with the school system.
He also explained about a $100,000 Kresge Foundation grant for planning for a "green"
(environmentally friendly) building.
Georgetown Reads! Program: The winning book is Tortilla Curtain, by T. C. Boyle.
The library has ordered 25 additional copies of the book. The kick-off activity will be
November 11, at 7:30 PM. Jean Brashear and Joan. Hall will talk about city wide reading
programs and about specific suggestions for reading our winning book. The Georgetown
Reads! committee is working on other plans for early next year. Eric Lashley will
present copies of the book to City Council members at their next meeting.
Resolution regarding change of governance for CTLS: Eric Lashley presented to the
City Council the resolution recommended by the Library Board to change the governance
of CTLS from a part of the Austin Public Library to a non-profit entity. The City Council
did approve this resolution.
Chamber of Commerce/Library Relationship: Jack Dixon explained that the Library
is a member of the Chamber of Commerce because of the City membership. He passed
out a calendar of Chamber events and explained the benefits for the library in networking
with other businesses and the Chamber. Jack Dixon moved and Jackie seconded a
motion that the library choose a staff member to be an Ambassador at the Chamber of
Commerce. Jackie also moved to amend the motion to read: The library will investigate
the possible designation of an Ambassador to the Chamber of Commerce. Jack Dixon
seconded the amendment of the motion. The motion and amendment passed. Jack Dixon
moved and Judy Griffith seconded a motion that the Board get name badges to be
individually purchased During discussion, Eric Lashley explained that the library could
provide these name badges for the Board Jack Dixon. moved and Judy Griffith seconded
a motion to postpone the motion indefinitely (kill the motion). This motion was passed
and the name badge motion was postponed indefinitely.
Bond Election Results: Eric Lashley explained that all proposed bonds passed. The
library bond pulled the most voters. The best estimate of the final vote is 11,145 for,
5,066 against. The Friends and Foundation did an outstanding job of publicizing the need
for the bond proposal. The City will designate a construction manager to oversee the
library construction.
CTLS Meeting on October 21: Judy Parks explained that the non-profit entity for
CTLS was formed at this meeting The organization needs 51 members to approve this
step. Our City Council has passed this resolution. CTLS By -Laws and Board
membership were also determined.
The next Board meeting will be on December 13 at 6:30 PM.
Adjournment: Judy Griffith moved and Nancy Varljen seconded a motion that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Parks, Chair