HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2021-09-23 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
September 23, 2021
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Absent: John Keigley Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Public participant: Jennifer Tocci Guest
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on September 23, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sorenson moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Robbins seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
REVISED MAKER SPOT USAGE POLICY AND EQUIPMENT RESERVATIONS POLICY
Ms. Barham presented the revised Maker Spot Usage Policy to the board members and
asked for approval. Mr. Sorenson motioned, Ms. Robbins seconded; the revision was
unanimously approved. Ms. Barham also submitted the revised Maker Spot Equipment
Reservations Policy and asked for approval. Mr. Sorenson motioned, Ms. Mitchell
seconded, and the revision was unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's statistics from July-August 2021 and answered
questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• 2021 Mayor Summer Reading Club: participants read over 86,000 hours and major
highlights summarized.
• Free Comic Book Day on 8/14 from 1:00-3:00pm: 125 people attended.
• The Maker Spot Grand Reopening with Perot Tech Truck on 8/28 from 2:00-4:00pm:
58 people attended, new volunteers signed up and people registered for upcoming
classes.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Fall Concert Series: kick off on 9/16 at 6:00pm with Hugo and Celina tango dancers.
Next event is on 10/25 with Odysseus Chamber Players at 6:00pm.
• Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest on 10/15 and 10/16: Friday (10/15) will be virtual only and
Saturday (10/16) in person with 12 authors participating.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mrs. Barham presented the Overdue Fine Free document report with board members. Ms.
Mitchell and Ms. Donahoo welcomed the plan, and Mr. Sorenson proposed tabling the
proposition as an action item for voting at the next board meeting.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
No personnel updates were discussed.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on October 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
ATTEST.
Cathyan cNeely Don Ti
Administrative Secretary Chair