HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2019-10-21 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
October 21, 2019
Present: Jerry Sorenson Vice Chairman
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Absent: Don Tipps Chair
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Bill Wait Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Jerry Sorenson called the meeting to order on October 21, 2019 at 6:04 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Robbins moved to accept the minutes; Ms. Mitchell seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from September 2019 with the board and
answered questions.
REVISED INTERNET AND WIRELESS USAGE POLICY
Ms. Barham presented the revised Internet and Wireless Usage Policy to the board
members and asked for approval. Ms. Traywick motioned; Mr. Keigley seconded, the policy
was unanimously approved.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Library Annual Book Sale on 10/4, 10/5, and 10/7: $6,279 total raised.
• Road Runner 5K Fundraiser on 10/5 at 8:00am.
• Jojo Moyes Author Event on 10/16 at 1:00pm: 78 people attended the reception, 150
were present in the author conversation, and 135 books were sold .
• Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest on 10/19 from 11:OOam-1:OOpm: two middle schools sent
buses with students; a total of 210 people participated at the event with 11 young
adult authors.
• Fall Concert Series on 10/14 at 7:00pm with harpist/singer Sarah Copus: 91 people
attended.
And upcoming Library events including:
• SC Gwynne Author Event on 11/7 at 1:00pm.
• Fall Concert Series on 10/28, 11/11, and 12/16 at 7:00pm.
• NalloWriMo Workshop on 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, and 11/26 at 7:00pm.
• Night of Holiday Magic Event on 12/6 from 6:00-9:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Silvia Cordell was promoted to Supervisor in the Technical Services department, and
Brandon Farner was promoted to Ms. Cordell's former Librarian position in the Reference
department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on November 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm.
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Cathy ne'McNeely Don Ti
Administrative Secretary Chair