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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 1994-05-19 Minutes ---_._-----,~~"_._~~_.,,-~._'-~----_.^_._-'~"."._-_.-.- . CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES May 19, 1994 CALLED TO ORDER: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Polly Brinkley, Jan Daniels, Jay Bradshaw, Mary Shilcutt, and Lynn Waller (Absent: Shirley Goolsby and Kay Schmidt) Jim Browne, Community Services Director; Wynette Schwalm, Library Manager; Betty Russell, Assistant Manager; and Brenda Lewis, Secretary Chairman Jay Bradshaw at 7 p.m. Motion carried to approve the minutes of April 21, 1994. BOARD PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Browne announced the resignation of Library Manager Wynette Schwalm, who has accepted the position of manager at the Ridglea Branch of the Fort Worth Public Library System. Mr. Browne praised Ms. Schwalm for her contributions during the past 11/2 years in making NRHPL the best Library in Northeast Tarrant County as noted in the May 15 issue of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Ms. Schwalm thanked the Board and expressed appreciation to an excellent library staff for all their help during her time with NRHPL. Although she has enjoyed her time here, she would like to work more closely with patrons and books and less as an administrator. Her new position will provide her with this opportunity. Mr. Browne stated that a proposed reorganization plan will be discussed at the City Council meeting of May 23. The recommendation would make the Library a separate department reporting to the Deputy City Manager. Mr. Browne asked for Board input and invited members to call him or C.A. Sanford with questions, comments, or suggestions. REPORT OF LIBRARY MANAGER: Wynette Schwalm The 1994-95 budget requests include $119,250 for materials and decision package items for an automation upgrade, additional shelving, and improved lighting in the public areas of the Library. The Leadership Class of 1994 held graduation ceremonies recently and soon will be planning the itinerary for next year's class. Results of the Output Measures Survey last month were distributed and reviewed. 92 % of patrons surveyed were pleased with Library hours, reference fill rates were good, and browsers found something to read. Library staff have been invited to tour the new Barnes and Noble book store soon to open in NRH. REPORT OF ASSISTANT LffiRARY MANAGER: Betty Russell Rolodex cards with Library information were distributed at the recent NRH business luncheon and included in city employee paychecks. Ideas are being considered for a Library-related insert in the city water bills. PLAN OF SERVICE REVIEW: Following brief discussion on the progress of accomplishments and suggestions to be incorporated into the 5-year plan update, Ms. Schwalm suggested and Board concurred that the update be postponed until late fall or the following spring. Next meeting was scheduled for September 15, 1994. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Brenda Lewis Approved: Date: 9- \$ _c1 f Board Chair: -----=R~ ~-,,-9,