HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_01.12.2009Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
January 12, 2009
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE. Ruth Anne Mallory, Marisue Miller, Shana Nichols,
Glenn Mautner, Gerald Sensabaugh, and Linda Nix
ABSENT: David Ciambrone
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE. Eric Lashley — Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE: Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES.
The meeting was called to order by Linda Nix — Chair at 6 30 PM. Gerald Sensabaugh
made some corrections to the minutes regarding his biography The errors were noted
and Gerald made the motion to accept the minutes as corrected and Marisue Miller
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that circulation and attendance were up for the month of
December as compared to December 2007. New library card applications also were up.
Eric discussed the comments by patrons. Eric also mentioned that he had received a
letter from the attorney of Clara Scarbrough infoiining the library that Mrs. Scarbrough
had left the library $10,000.00 in her will.
Enc reminded the Board of the Friends' Book Sale on January 23 & 24. He also
announced that Richard Groves was named Library Employee of the Year at the City's
annual Employee Recognition Luncheon.
Enc also thanked Judy Johnston for serving as the Central Texas Library System Lay
Representative and all the work she has done on behalf of the library.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Introduction of Board Member, Judy Johnston: Judy was born in Oklahoma
City. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and she has one daughter.
Judy is married to Colin Johnston and both of them volunteer for the Library and
the Visitor Information Center. Judy moved to Georgetown in 1998 and began
volunteering at the Library in 2000. She has served as the Library's volunteer
coordinator, Library Advisory Board Chair, Secretary of the Friends of the
Library Executive Board, and the CTLS Lay Representative.
® Introduction of Staff Member, Eric Lashley: Eric did not introduce a staff
member.
• Update on Georgetown Learns program, David Ciambrone: David was out of
town and could not attend the meeting He did send word that the committee did
not meet in December due to the holidays but would resume when he is back in
town. Linda made a report concerning the Writer's College.
• Selection of new CTLS lay representative, Eric Lashley: Eric explained the
role of the CTLS lay representative. Gerald Sensabaugh made the motion to
appoint Linda Nix as the CTLS lay representative and Ruth Anne Mallory as the
CTLS lay representative alternate and Marisue Miller seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Possible change of Sunday library hours, Eric Lashley: Eric stated that he had
been asked to reconsider changing the Sunday hours by patrons and Lisa
Hoekstra, owner of the Red Poppy Coffee Company, from 1 PM to 6 PM to 12
PM to 5 PM Eric said the Board did not need to vote on the change, but he
wanted input from the Board.
® Final review of Long -Rang Plan, Eric Lashley Eric noted the changes that
were incorporated since the December 2008 meeting. Gerald Sensabaugh made
the motion to approve the Long -Range Plan and Ruth Anne Mallory seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairperson Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Shana Nichols, Secretary
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Linda Nix, Chair