HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_09.10.2007Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
September 10, 2007
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Allison Dolan -Hanna, Ruth Anne Mallory, P.J. Moore, Linda Nix, Marc Parrish and
Ruth Lawrence
ABSENT: Stephanie S. Sorensen
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Eric Lashley and Richard Groves
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES:
The meeting was called to order by Linda Nix at 6:30 p.m. Ruth Lawrence moved that the minutes for June be accepted
and the motion was seconded by Ruth Anne Mallory. The motion was passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Enc Lashley announced the passing of Dixie Hanna. Dixie, a city employee for twenty years and the only person on the
library staff who had worked at all three City library buildings, died Tuesday night of a heart attack. Until a few years ago,
when other staff members began selecting media materials, Dixie selected all of the adult books, audios, and videos that the
library purchased. Dixie continued to work on her book orders until she left work yesterday. The Georgetown Public
Library will be closed on Saturday morning to allow library staff to attend the memorial service for Dixie.
He also advised the board members of upcoming events at the library. He also provided the following information:
• Library activities were up for August.
• On October 2nd Fish City Restaurant in Georgetown will donate 15% of sales to Friends of the Library.
o The Harry Potter Party on July 21s` was heavily attended.
® Credit card usage started in June and is running about $1000 a month.
o The library budget, which includes an increase of $10,000 in the book budget and more money for staff training
and supplies, has been approved by the City Council. The City budget also includes $250,000 to begin planning
for improved downtown parking.
• Director Lashley introduced new staff member Richard Groves. Richard explained his duties and his background.
• Director Lashley advised the board that he had received a complaint from a patron about the cover of a book that
was on a display shelf. He attempted to contact the patron about the matter but was unable to reach the person. He
did, however, leave a message giving his decision that the book would remain on the shelf.
• Director Lashley described some of the recent building issues and how they will be corrected They included:
Air conditioning problems
Paint for the classroom
A/C duct sweating
Floonng replacements
Dixie Hanna's family members asked the public to donate memorials to the library and the Director advised that
the monies from the donations would possibly be used to install a stained glass window in the library
• The director discussed with the board his possible clothing standards for staff.
Judy Johnston provided information on the activities of the CTLS.
In a continuation of the monthly "board member introduction period," Ruth Anne Mallory gave members a brief biography.
Member Allison Dolan -Hanna moved that the September meeting be adjourned. P.J. Moore seconded the motion. The
motion was carried unanimously at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marc Parrish, Secretary
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Linda Nix, Chair