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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_10.10.2005Minutes of the meeting of the Library Advisory Board of Georgetown, Texas October 10, 2005 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE* Judy Griffith, Judy Johnston, Ruth Anne Mallory, P.J. Moore, Linda Nix, Danielle Cunniff Plumer, Sissy Lego Pederson MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENT: Jackie Cuozzo, Jack Dixon, Judy Parks STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Eric Lashley MINUTES* The meeting was called to order by Chair Judy Griffith at 6:30 p.m. Linda Nix moved and Sissy Lego Pederson seconded that the minutes of the September meeting be approvedas distributed. The motion passed unanimously. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: *The fiscal year ended on September 30. Circulation was up again with a total of 350,716 items checked out. *In conjunction witha course at Southwestern, Kate DiPronio showed Dr. Strangelove on the evening of September 13, 2005. About 40 people attended. Popcorn and soda were served and the film was enjoyed by those who were seeing it for the first time as well as those for whom it was anold favorite. Dr. Daniel. Castro, professor of history at Southwestern University, conducted a discussion afterward with students and townspeople who attended. *Eric Lashley reminded the Board to vote in the Georgetown Reads! 2006 competition. *The contract for building was approved at the last Council meeting on September 27, 2005. It was under budget at $8 3 million with Satterfield and Pontikes. A 3-D virtual tour of the building was shown at the Council meeting. *The Board watched the Public Service Announcement film entitled "Dawn of the Unread ". It was made by Lea Rothrock The theme is that not enough reading turns people into zombies. It will be shown on Channel 10 locally, anda premier showing is planned at the Palace Theatre. Many local residents participated in the film. LIBRARY PLANS: *The Director showed the Board enlarged snapshots of the 3-D tour. He mentioned that the property adjoining the new Library has a building on it that the owner plans to re -do to be compatible with the look of the Library. * A terrazzo floor in a compass pattern is planned in one areaof the new Library. The arts and crafts area will have a hard surface but other areas will be in various contrasting carpets. The coffee shop will have patterned, stained concrete in a wave pattern that will be repeated on the counter there. Some areas will have wood paneling and the color of the stain will be chosen after the furniture is selected, so that it will match. The fountain in front will get its water from the rainwater collection system. This system will also furnish water for landscaping. *Possibly by December there will be video streaming on the Library's website. *Construction trailers are on site. Soon 8th Street will be closed from Rock Street to MLK Street. *A gas line has been found that will need to be relocated. *An interior designcontract with Croslin & Assoc. will go to Council on September 25, 2005. This work will provide the estimated cost of the furnishings. GROUNDBREAKING: *Groundbreaking is scheduled for October 22 at eleven o'clock a m. The Library will be open at noon with face painting, balloons, music and a clown. This will be the same day as the Art Walk and the two events will interact. The shovels and hardhats used by Board members at the groundbreaking may be used for a charitable donation or fundraiser afterward. Photographs will be made of the Mayor and City Council, the Library Advisory Board and the Executive Board of the Friends of the Library. The architects will be at the Library to answer questions about the new building. The Friends will provide refreshments. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Judy Johnston reported that 17 members attended the annual meeting of the Friends of the Library. There is $23,000 in the treasury. Martha Ballard reported that the Book Sale made $18,000. Other programs brought in $2,500. Volunteers put in over 4,000 hours. Helen MacAskill was elected President. The next meeting will be October 11, 2005. On October 16, 2005, a get -acquainted party will be held at Helen MacAskill's home from 5.00-7:00 p.m. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Mike Bacon has met with Rich Vosburgh and Rachel Logue towards holding a meeting with potential members of the capital campaign committee. The desire is to get major philanthropists on board first. It is hoped that the groundbreaking publicity will aid in that. There will be a breakfast meeting on October 26, 2005. It is hoped to raise the first portion of the funds quietly and then go to all the other methods of fundraising. An influential community member is needed to become an advocate for the campaign. CTLS: Judy Parks attended the September CTLS meeting. CTLS received a $12,000 loan from the Tocker Foundation. The next Library Board meeting will be November 14, 2005. Danielle Plumer moved and Judy Johnston seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, P.J. Moire, Secretary Jud