HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2021-11-18 MinutesMINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
November 18, 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
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 November 18, 2021 at 6:02 pm.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sorenson moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Mitchell seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETINGS
Ms. Barham informed the board members the leadership team is doing preliminary
discussion meetings to prepare for the Library Strategic Planning retreat on 1/28/22 at the
Flower Mound public library and invited the board members to participate.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's key indicators stats from October 2021 and answered
questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Fall Garden lecture: Making your garden winter ready class on 11/2 at 5:OOpm had
16 attendees
• Part-time Staff Appreciation luncheon on 11/10 from 11:30am-2:OOpm: Marissa Major
from Circulation department receive PT Staff of the year award.
• Behind the History of Birdsong event on 11/11 at 6:OOpm: 42 people attended.
And upcoming Library events including:
• NRH Christmas Tree Lighting event on 12/2 from 6:00-8:00pm.
• Trim the Tree on 12/8 at 4:00pm.
• Pinterest Party (cork wreath ornament) on 12/18 at 11:00am
• Bell Conte Ringers concert on 12/20 at 6:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ms. Barham informed that the Library Overdue Fee Elimination proposal will be presented at
the City Council work session and confirmed that board members will be notified of date and
time.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Ms. Traywick and Ms. Mitchell suggested gift options to present library staff, Ms. Robbins
proposed purchasing gift cards from local businesses idea and all members agreed.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on January 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.
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