HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2015-06-04 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
June 4, 2015
Present: Avis Crisp Board Member
Kay Schmidt Board Member
Donna Stallard Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Absent: Don Tipps Chair
Karen Alexander Board Member
Holly Mitchell Alternate
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Christine Evans Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Interim Chair Kay Schmidt called the meeting to order June 4 at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Crisp moved to accept the minutes; Mr. Sorenson seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from April 2015 with the board and answered
questions. Ms. Barham let the board know that a board member attendance report would
accompany their regular packet materials beginning at the September meeting.
Staff members Kathryn Engel and Brenda Talley met the board members and answered
questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Mapping the Journey; 46 attendees
• The Randy Wayne White Author Event; 65 attendees
• The Free Comic Book Day Events; 195 attendees
And upcoming Library events including:
• The Dr. Kathy Reichs Author Event
• The Paula McLain Author Event
REVIEW AND CONSIDER PATRON PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
Ms. Barham explained the need for this policy and answered questions from the board. Mr.
Sorenson moved to approve the policy; Ms. Stallard seconded; the policy was unanimously
approved.
REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE MAKER SPOT POLICIES FOR APPROVAL
Ms. Barham presented The Maker Spot Usage policy and gave details on important points
of the policy for the board. Mr. Sorenson moved to approve the policy; Ms. Stallard
seconded; the policy was unanimously approved.
Ms. Barham presented The Maker Spot Equipment Reservations policy to the board and
explained how the equipment reservations would work. Ms. Stallard moved to approve the
policy; Ms. Crisp seconded; the policy was unanimously approved.
UPDATE ON FY 15-16 BUDGET
Ms. Barham enlightened the board on the changes and additions to the library's budget for
the upcoming fiscal year. In addition to allocating more money for Summer Reading Club,
Ms. Barham informed the board that the library would be purchasing a new copy system
that will allow patrons to print, fax and scan all from one modern machine.
UPDATE ON THE MAKER SPOT
Ms. Barham gave a brief update on the progress staff have made toward opening The
Maker Spot. Ms. Barham also invited the board to the grand opening on August 3, 205 at
10:00 a.m.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on September 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Board
Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
ATTEST: ,
Christine Evans, Ka hmi•t,
Administrative Secretary Interim Chair