HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2018-11-15 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 15, 2018
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Bill Wait Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Brandon Farner Library Technical Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order November 15, 2018 at 6:02 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Mitchell moved to accept the minutes; Ms. Antropik seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Brandon Farner, who is a part time Technical Assistant in the Adult
Services department for two years. Mr. Farner summarized his duties to the board members
and replied their questions.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from October 2018 with the board and
answered questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Fright Night Trivia Fundraiser Event on 10/19 at 6:30pm: 40 people attended and
$800 was raised for The Maker Spot.
• Mid Cities Teen Book Fest on 10/20, from 11:OOam-5:OOpm: 12 Young Adult authors
and 205 attendees participated.
• Library Fall Concert Series: Traditional Irish Music Education Society on 10/29 had
60 people, and Texas New Music Ensemble on 11/12 had 29 participants.
• Pub Trivia Fundraiser Event on 11/7 at 7:00pm: 18 people participated in the
fundraiser held at Across the Pond restaurant.
• Susan Orlean Author Event on 11/14 at 1:00pm: 87 people attended and 95 books
were sold.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Part-time Staff Appreciation Event lunch on 11/29 from 11:30am-2:00pm in the staff
break room.
• Pub Trivia Fundraiser Event on 12/5 at 7:00pm at Across the Pond restaurant with
the theme 'Tis the Season'.
• Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Festival on 12/7 from 6:30-9:OOpm.
• Library Fall Concert Series on 12/7 with Coppell High School Magical Singers
presentation at 7:00pm.
• Lisa Gardner Author Event on 2/21 at 1 :00pm.
REVISED PATRON BEHAVIOR AND UNATTENDED CHILD POLICIES
Board members discussed and unanimously approved the proposed policies revisions
which will take effect immediately.
ADOPT STUDY ROOM POLICY
Mrs. Barham presented the Study Room Policy to the board, who considered and
unanimously approved the new policy which will take effect in January 2019.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Christine Deaver accepted a job offer and her last day working for the Library is 12/7. A
farewell party for Mrs. Deaver will be held on 12/5 from 4:00-6:OOpm in the board room.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on January 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 pm.
ATTEST.
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Cathy. e McNeely Don Tip }` I�
Administrative Secretary Chair