HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2016-01-21 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
November 19, 2015
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Donna Stallard Board Member
Avis Crisp Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Holly Mitchell Alternate
Absent: Karen Alexander Board Member
Kay Schmidt Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order November 19, 2015 at 6:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sorenson moved to accept the minutes; Ms. Stallard seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from October 2015 with the board and
answered questions. She noted that in the next few months the format and contents of the
library's statistics will be updated to reflect all library services and programs.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• TinkerTime was held in The Maker Spot on October 22nd with 43 attendees. This
program will be repeated in the future.
• The Fall Concert Series continued with Pete Branham Group on October 19th and
with Center Stage Brass on November 16th
And upcoming Library events including:
• The next Fall Concert Series will be Vibre' Handbell Choir on December 21St
UPDATE ON THE MAKER SPOT
Ms. Barham discussed October 2015 usage statistics from The Maker Spot with the board.
Ms. Barham also discussed the December class schedule.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Ms. Barham informed the board that the Library will be interviewing for the open librarian
position on November 20 and 21, with intention to make an offer the week after
Thanksgiving.
Ms. Barham also reported that the new Assistant Director, Courtney Kincaid, will begin on
November 23`d
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on January 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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Ce ilia Barham, Dan T'/ ,
Library Director Chair