HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2010-01-21 MinutesMINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
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Present: Kay Schmidt
David Nelson
Avis Crisp
Jerry Sorenson
Kathy Antropik
Absent: Mike Madar
Don Tipps
Mary Shilcutt
January 21, 2010
Chair
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Staff Present: Steve Brown Library Director
Kelly Preston Administrative Secretary
Vickie Loftice Managing Director
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kay Schmidt called the meeting to order January 21, 2010 at 6:02 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the November 19, 2009 meeting were approved as written.
LIBRARY USAGE AND STATISTICS REPORT
Mr. Steve Brown updated the Board on the following:
December circulation numbers were up 10.7% over the same time last year and up
35.7% from December, 2007. There were 1,942 holds on books in December.
Attendance for the Pictures & Popcorn movie program held on Saturdays continues to
grow. There were 161 people in attendance for the January 9~' showing of Cloudy with
A Chance of Meatballs. The Library showed all five G-rated movies that were ranked in
the top 50 films in 2007 and 2008, and has several PG-rated movies lined up for next
month.
David Slick will be at the Library March 15 -16 to attempt to break fourteen world
records.
The Keller Library is scheduled to reopen on March 6tH. The NRH Library provided
library services for many Keller citizens while their library facility was closed.
June Brook, Circulation Supervisor, announced her retirement effective February 18tH
2010. June started working for the North Richland Hills Library over 28 years ago in
1981.
The results from the 2009 Citizen Survey shows a 96.9% approval rating for the Library.
Ms. Vickie Loftice said the construction for Stormy Plaza is scheduled to be finished in
March. The ribbon cutting ceremony is being planned for mid-March.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON PLANNING OPTIONS FOR EXTENDING LIBRARY
SERVICES
Mr. Steve Brown updated the Board on planning options for library services south of
Loop 820. Options include the following: small branch library; mini-library with limited
resources and services, but with enhanced electronic resources; small reading room
with minimal collections, a small number of public access computers, and limited
services and hours of operation; estop with current magazines and newspapers, public
access computers, and access to electronic resources from the library. Steve
discussed the cost of each option, operation costs, and pro}ected use levels.
Ms. Vickie Loftice updated the Board on the recreation component of the Southside
Community Center. Amenities recommended include: a small non-regulation multi-
purpose court for youth basketball practices, indoor soccer, youth programs or health
and wellness classes; a small fitness center with cardio equipment and stationary
weight equipment; community room and classrooms. The estimated cost of providing
services for the recreation component is $330,720 with a net cost of approximately
$250,000 after revenue for fitness memberships and program registration.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on February 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Kay idt, Chair
ATTEST: ;'
Kelly Preston, Adm' strative Secretary