HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_04.13.2009Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
April 13, 2009
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE. David Ciambrone, Glenn Mautner Shana Nichols, Marisue
Miller, Betty Anne Sensabaugh, Anjeanette Courtin, and Kathryn Morehouse.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE. Eric Lashley, Library Director; Kathleen Bowling, Weekend and
Evening Supervisor
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Ruth Anne Mallory (CTLS Lay Representative Alternate)
MINUTES.
David Ciambrone made the motion to accept the minutes of the March Library Advisory
Board Meeting and Kathyrn Morehouse seconded the motion The motion passed
unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that circulation and visitations were up for the month of March. Eric
reported that the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library had donated $5,000.00 to the library
to be used for books on CD and DVDs for the adult, children's, and young adult collections.
He also reported that the Texas History Room was dedicated to the memory of Clara
Scarbrough on March 14. David Ciambrone and Betty Anne Sensabaugh were in attendance.
Eric mentioned the annual Easter egg hunt took place the week of April 6th and he spoke to the
noon Lion's Club about library services on April 8.
Director Lashley read through the patron comments from the month of March.
Eric also reported the following upcoming events:
■ David Ciambrone will be the feature author for the First Friday author event on May 1,
2009
Diane Fanning Hill will be the author for the Hill Country Author Series on May 7 at 2:00
PM
■ Music! Live @ the Library — April 19 at 3:00 PM will feature the Dulcimer Club of Sun
City
▪ Marley & Me book discussion will be held May 12 at 7.00 PM
• Marley & Me Dog Show will be held May 17 at noon
■ Rosa Garcia and Eric Lashley will be speaking to the Sun City Kiwanis Club on April 14
at 10:00 AM
Eric also announced that he is working on obtaining banners to hang from the library's lamp
posts to promote library programs and services.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
■ Introduction of a library staff member- Eric Lashley: Kathleen Bowling, Evening and
Weekend Supervisor were introduced to the board. Kathleen has been a member of the
library staff for approximately 13 years She explained all of her job duties to the Board.
■ Introduction of a board member — Betty Sensabaugh Glenn Mautner introduced
himself to the board. Glenn first came to Georgetown in 1966 when he was serving in
the military at Ft. Hood. Glenn moved to Georgetown in 2007 after working and living in
the Chicago area He formerly served on an elected library board that had taxing
authority.
■ Update on Georgetown Learns program — David Ciambrone: David announced that
he had approached the Georgetown Library Foundation to see if they were willing to
partner on this project. At this time, it looks like the Foundation is willing to partner, but
David had not heard officially from the Foundation's President, Larry Franks.
■ Contessa (condominium) project — Eric Lashley: Eric handed out a Project Synopsis
for the Contessa Vertical Mixed Use Project proposed for 8th and Rock Streets. Eric
announced that he had attended the Historic Architecture and Review Commission's
March meeting in which this project was discussed. This project is only in the
conceptual design phase There are a number of variances the project may need from
the City Eric wanted to present this information to the Board before they heard about it
through other sources Eric will keep the board informed as the project moves through
the City processes.
■ Parking — Eric Lashley: Eric reported that the improvements to the parking on 8th
Street have been completed. He mentioned that a long-term parking solution is still
needed for overflow parking
■ Library Budget — Eric Lashley: Enc announced that the library did not suffer from any
budget cuts at mid -year. However, the library is expecting some cuts for next fiscal year,
which begins October 1, 2009.
Chairperson Betty Anne Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Anjt anette Courtin, Secretary Betty Anne Sensabaugh, Chair