HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_03.09.2009Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
March 9, 2009
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE. David Ciambrone, Marisue Miller, Shana Nichols, Betty Anne
Sensabaugh, Kathryn Morehouse, and Anjeanette Courtin
ABSENT: Glenn Mautner
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE Eric Lashley
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE- Linda Nix (CTLS Lay Representative), Carla Cooper -Hicks and
Elizabeth Matthews from Pedernales Electnc Cooperative
The meeting was called to order by Betty Anne Sensabaugh — Chair at 6:30 PM.
The order of the agenda was rearranged to allow the guests from Pedernales Electric Cooperative to
lead the meeting and for members of the Board to introduce themselves.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Presentation by representative of Pedernales Electric Cooperative — Eric Lashley:
Carla Cooper -Hicks and Elizabeth Matthews from Pedernales Electric Cooperative
presented a check for $1,000 as a part of PEC's Light the Way Program. The Light the Way
Program sponsors organizations that provide services to their communities.
Introduction of new board members — Eric Lashley: Betty Anne introduced herself to
the board as a new board member and as the new chair of the board Each new board
member and each returning board member introduced themselves to the board.
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Betty Anne then asked to hear a motion to accept the minutes of the February board meeting.
David Ciambrone made the motion to accept the minutes and Marisue Miller seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Betty Anne then asked Eric Lashley, Library Director, for the Director's Report.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that the circulation figures for February were higher than last February
and the visitations were also up from the same time last year.
Eric asked the board members to check the roster and please report any changes or corrections.
Eric announced the Library was starting a First Fridays author series. The first event was held on.
March 6.
Eric noted that the number of withdrawals was unusually high due to the large number of materials
removed for the book sale in January.
Director Lashley invited the Board to attend the dedication of the naming of the Texas History
Room on March 14 at 10:00 AM and the unveiling of the Waterin' the Work Mules sculpture on
March 10 at 5:30 PM in front of Council Chambers.
Eric announced the annual Children's Tea Party will be held the week of Spring Break, and that the
next Music Live @ the Library program will be held on March 29.
Eric noted that the Library was trying to encourage patrons who reserve materials to select the
notification by email versus selecting a phone call as a way to save money.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING:
• Election of vice chair and secretary — Betty Sensabaugh: Betty asked for volunteers to
serve as vice chair and secretary. Shana Nichols volunteered to be vice chair and Anjeanette
Courtin volunteered to be secretary. David Ciambrone made the motion to approve
Shana Nichols as vice chair and Anjeanette Courtin as secretary and Marisue Miller
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
• Update on Georgetown Learns Program — David Ciambrone: David updated the Board
on the progress of the Georgetown Writer's College. He explained the concept to the new
board members and said that he had approached the Friends of the Library about sponsoring
the program. He received a reply from Martha Lawlor, president of the Friends, indicating
they were not interested in supporting the program. Eric noted that he had attended the last
Friends of the Library board meeting and thought the board was supportive of the program.
Eric announced that he would be attending the Friends' monthly meeting on Wednesday,
March 11, 2009 and would report back to the library board the Friends' intentions.
• Letter of support for monitoring of free wi-fi use — Eric Lashley: Eric distributed a letter
written by former board member and chair Linda Nix to Dennis Schoenborn, who is the
City's Director of Information Technology. Eric explained that Mr. Schoenborn had
requested the letter of support to justify the purchase of software that would monitor the
usage of the Library's wi-fi system.
• Library Budget — Eric Lashley: Eric distributed a copy of the Library's budget. He noted
that the majority of the Library's budget is personnel. He noted that the City would be
making budget cuts this fiscal year and intended to make cuts next fiscal year due to the
economic downturn.
Chairperson Betty Anne Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Anjeanette Courtin, Secretary
Betty Anne Sensabaugh, Chair
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