HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2022-03-31 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
March 31, 2022
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Pam Donahoo Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Absent: Krina Traywick Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Public participants: Jennifer Tocci Guest
Cheryl Spivey Guest
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on March 31, 2022 at 5:59 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.
STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced La Toyia Williams-Griffin (Circulation Department Supervisor), Sara
Olmos-Rodriguez (Library Associate), and Amanda Morissey (part-time Librarian), who
briefly talked about their roles in the Library.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's key indicators stats from February 2022 and answered
questions.
LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Barham shared with the board the Library's Strategic Plan draft and will present the final
report when is completed.
BUDGET
Ms. Barham informed that FY 22/23 budget has been submitted with a requested
Adjustment to Base of$25,000 for book purchase due to this year's flat budget.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on upcoming Library events including:
• Celebrate Culture series: Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance group performance
on 4/14 at 5:30pm.
• Free Comic Book Day event on 5/7 from 11:00am-2:00pm.
• Mayor's. Summer Reading Club: this year's theme is DYI Summer, with 96 programs
planned, including a Behind the Book Author event in July.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on April 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 pm.
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