HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_04.09.2007Minutes of the meeting of the
Library Advisory Board of Georgetown, Texas
April 9, 2007
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE* Ruth Lawrence, Patti Jennings Moore, Linda Nix, Marc Parish,
Stephanie S. Sorensen
ABSENT: Ruth Anne Mallory (excused)
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Eric Lashley, David Sharp
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chair Linda Nix at 6:30 p.m. Marc Parish moved and Patti
Jennings Moore seconded acceptance of the minutes of the March meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Monthly Statistics: The circulation and patron registrations continue to rise. The number of
materials added to the collection continues to rise as well.
Annual tea party was a success. Art hanging system has been delivered and should be installed
soon. The Friends bookstore will be expanding this week.
Employee Activities: The library has hired a new Children's/Teen Librarian, Bethni King.
Dixie Hannah was featured in the career section of the Austin American Statesman. Travis
Cook has resigned as Library Assistant. The Library has two positions posted: Public Services
Librarian and a Reference Librarian position.
Upcoming events: Staff will be attending the Texas Library Association Conference in San
Antonio April 11-13. The Friends of the Library will be holding an author event on
Wednesday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. with Karen Maclnerney.
INTRODUCTION OF LIBRARY STAFF MEMBER - DAVID SHARP
David Sharp moved to Georgetown with his wife from Amarillo, TX. David has been working
for the hbrary for 2 months. He enjoys writing plays and is currently working on a play for the
library.
RESIGNATION OF ANJA LIPPINCOTT AND ELECTION OF NEW SECRETARY
Patti Jennings Moore nominated and Ruth Lawrence seconded the motion to nominate Marc
Parish as the new Secretary. The motion passed unanimously.
REVISION OF BYLAWS
After discussion of the changes that were prompted by the recent ordinances passed by the City
Council that related to all City boards and commissions, Ruth Lawrence made a motion to
make the following changes to the bylaws:
Section 2.1— change the membership to 7 members
Section 4.3 — change the quorum to 4 members
Section 2.4 — the section should read "The tern of office for members shall be two (2) years,
with a maximum of two consecutive terms allowable, with exceptions as provided in Ordinance
2007-16 Normal yearly appointments shall be made in February.
Section 1.2B — the "s" shall be dropped in the word "challenges" in the second line
Ruth's motion was seconded by Stephanie S. Sorensen and passed unanimously.
The change to section 2 9 was not approved. The board asked to have the section clarified and
would vote on section 2.9 at the May meeting.
LIBRARY PARKING
Eric Lashley discussed the need for additional parking at the library. Parking is the most
common complaint heard by the staff at the library. Eric Lashley informed the board that a
parking garage is being discussed between the City and County. There are discussions to place
a parking garage along side a new County administrative facility that would be located across
r Street from the library.
Patti Jennings Moore made the motion to have Chair Linda Nix draft a letter to the Mayor and
Council endorsing a remedy to the parking situation at the library by means of a parking
garage. The motion was seconded by Stephanie Sorensen and was passed unanimously.
Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
c P. Lashley, ActingSecretary
Linda Nix, Chair