HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2020-02-27 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
February 27, 2020
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Mary Robbins Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Bill Wait Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on February 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Wait 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 January 2020 with the board and
answered questions.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT POLICY
Ms. Barham presented the new ADA Policy to the board members and asked for approval.
Ms. Mitchell motioned; Ms. Robbins and Mr. Wait seconded, the policy was unanimously
approved and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 20/21 BUDGET
Ms. Barham will receive the Library's target number on 3/2/20; a flat budget is expected for
FY20/21 and grant submissions will be more frequent as an alternative way to fund library
programs/events.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Lisa Gardner Author Event on 1/29 at 1:00pm: 123 people attended. Ms. Gardner
donated 10% of the book sale proceeds to Safe Haven, a local women's shelter.
• Adult Services Business Workshop from 1/22-2/19: 62 people attended the classes.
• Oprah's Book Club lunch meeting on 2/26 at 12:00pm: 21 people participated in the
discussion of the book "American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Adult Services Computer Master Classes from 3/2-4/15.
• Adult Services Asset Planning Workshops from 3/23-3/26.
• Mosaic Day Youth Advisory Committee/Library Cultural Celebration on 4/4 from 2:00-
4:00pm.
• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on 4/23 at 7:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Joshua Bergmann is the new part-time Library Page in the Circulation department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on March 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.
ATTEST.
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Cathya - M Neely Don Tip
Administrative Secretary Chair