HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2016-03-17 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
March 17, 2016
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Donna Stallard Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Kay Schmidt Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Avis Crisp Board Member
Holly Mitchell Alternate
Absent: Karen Alexander Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Christine Evans Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order March 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Schmidt 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 February 2016 with the board and
answered questions. She noted that the format and contents of the library's statistics will be
updated to reflect all library services and programs at next month's meeting.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Babygarten Story Time's second session, which had 12 attendees.
• The Behind the Book event with Joanne Fluke that was attended by 121 people.
And upcoming Library events including:
• The Behind the Book event with Kathleen Grissom on 4/5/16.
• The Behind the Book event with Lisa Lillien, more commonly known as Hungry Girl
on 4/25/16.
UPDATE ON THE MAKER SPOT
Ms. Barham discussed February 2016 usage statistics from The Maker Spot with the board.
Ms. Barham also discussed the April 2016 class schedule and an upcoming community
project.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Ms. Barham informed the board that the Adult Services librarian position has been filled by
an internal candidate and that the Library is in the process of hiring a circulation clerk and
two new part-time technical assistants.
FY 16-17 Budget
Ms. Barham explained to the board that the Library's budget for FY 16-17 will be a flat
budget and that there are no major expenditures planned.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on April 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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