HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_09.13.2004Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2004
In Attendance: Judy Parks, Jackie Cuozzo, Georgene Richaud, Jerry Sensabaugh, Judy Griffith, and
Nancy Varljen. Eric Lashley, Library Director, was also present.
Chairperson Judy Parks called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Minutes: Georgene Richaud 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: Eric Lashley reported that August user statistics were increased over last year's. The
library continues to be heavily used.
He reported that the Friends of the Library held their fall meeting. The library architect gave a
presentation of the proposed new library. The Friends' and Foundation's joint committee to promote the
bond has yard signs ready for distribution. They also have established a Website: www.yeslibrary.org.
There will be advertising in newspapers, cable, etc.
Eric also explained that the City will host open houses to explain the bond proposals. There is one
scheduled on Sept. 20 at St. John's; Sept 23 at Sun City; Oct 5 at the Community Center; and Oct 6 at
Berry Creek. There will be models, drawings, and City staff available to answer questions. There will
also be a presentation at the Chamber of Commerce Board meeting on Sept. 27, and at Sun City Kiwanis
on Oct. 12. The city has also prepared a newsletter to go out in the upcoming utility bill.
Eric also explained that there are now two openings on the Library Advisory Board due to the recent
resignation of Zyg Kasner.
There are two staff openings. Interviews are being held.
Kate Di Pronio recently organized a program targeting teens. Ron Espinosa, an author/illustrator with
Antarctic Press told the audience about his work, showed how he does his work, and answered questions.
The event was held after library hours to accommodate the audience, which about 50 teens attended.
Update on Grants: Unfortunately the library did not receive the requested Dell Computer Corporation
Grant, but did receive a $5000 donation. We should hear soon about the SBC Grant.
Update on City Budget: The City Council is scheduled to act on the budget on Sept. 14. The expanded
hours for the library are still included. The first weekend for expanded hours will probably be either Oct.
17 or Oct. 24.
Georgetown Reads!: Five books have been selected as finalists. (Ava's Man, by Rick Bragg; The
Tortilla Curtin, by T.C. Boyle; Peace Like a River, by Leif Enger; Guests of the Sheik, by Elizabeth
Fernea; and The Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien.) Public voting will continue until Oct. 15. The
winner will be announced on Nov. 1. There will be a kick-off event at the library on Nov. 11.
Library Building Plans: Eric distributed a Library Fact Page that will be a handout at the public
meetings. The fact page compares the present and proposed library and explains the costs.
Meeting with Public School Library Staff: The cooperative program is doing very well and school
librarians are requesting public library materials every day. There is increased circulation because of this
program.
Citizens Bond Committee: Judy Parks reported that there was no news since the last meeting, which
presented promotional materials to be used in advertising the bond election.
Chamber of Commerce Relations with Library: There was no report due to the absence of Jack
Dixon.
Sister Library Program: Jerry Sensabaugh reported that he will talk with children's librarian Rosa
Garcia about the possibility of starting a pen pal project. Another possibility is email communication.
Next Meeting: Jerry Sensabaugh moved and Jackie Cuozzo seconded a motion to move the next meeting
date to Oct. 18 because of the holiday on Oct. 11. The motion passed unanimously. The next meeting
will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 P.M.
Adjournment: Georgene Richaud moved and Judy Griffith seconded a motion that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion passed unanimously, and Judy Parks adjourned the meeting at 7:21 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Griffith, Secretary
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