HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2010-03-18 MinutesMINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
March 18, 2010
Present: Kay Schmidt
Avis Crisp
Jerry Sorenson
Mike Madar
Don Tipps
Mary Shilcutt
Kathy Antropik
Absent: David Nelson
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate
Vice-Chair
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 March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the February 18, 2010 meeting were approved as written.
PRESENTATION OF CURRENT PLANS FOR RECREATION CENTER
Ms. Vickie Loftice gave a presentation to the Board over the concept site plan and
conceptual design of the floor plans of the new Recreation Center. The design phase
will be complete April 2, and construction will begin October 2010 and the substantially
complete date is anticipated to be December 2011.
LIBRARY USAGE AND STATISTICS REPORT
Mr. Steve Brown updated the Board on the following:
It has been busy at the Library with special programs going on during Spring Break
week. David Slick started out the week attempting to break 19 Guinness world records.
He successfully set at least 11 world records.
The Pictures & Popcorn Film Series began Wednesday with the showing of Disney's
Princess and the Frog with 141 in attendance. Other films being shown over Spring
Break week include Planet 51 on Thursday, Cirque Du Freak on Friday, and New Moon
on Saturday.
The Small Business Development Center hosted, "Writing an Effective Business Plan,"
on March 8th. This program helps citizens learn to develop and document a quality
business plan. There were 16 people in attendance. "Think Like A Grant Maker" was
held on March 10th with 18 people in attendance.
Keller Library reopened after approximately one year of construction for expansion and
remodeling of their existing library. Hurst Library recently began construction for
remodeling, but they will not be closing.
An order has been placed for the purchase of 25 chairs for Polly's Room. The chairs
are needed for parents and caretakers who bring their children to Story Time each
week.
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET PREPARATION PRIORITIES FOR FY 2010-11
Steve Brown gave a presentation to the Board over the proposed budget for
FY 2010-11. The current year's budget is $1,912,924, and the target budget for FY
2010-11 is $1,854,414. Funds from the library donations account will be used towards
the $58,510 difference.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on April 22, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Kay Sc idt, Chair
ATTEST:
Kelly Preston, Admi istrative Secretary