HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2022-04-28 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
April 28, 2022
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Holly Mitchell 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
Laura Fentum Library Associate
Allecia Pipkin Library Associate
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on April 28, 2022 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. Mitchell seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
REVISED CIRCULATION POLICY
Ms. Barham presented the revised Circulation Policy to the board members and asked for
approval. Mr. Sorenson suggested a correction to the Fines & Fees table. Ms. Traywick
motioned, Ms. Mitchell seconded, and the policy was unanimously approved with the
suggested revision.
STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Allecia Pipkin and Laura Fentum, part-time Library Associates in the
Circulation Department, who briefly talked about their roles in the Library and answered
questions from the board.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's key indicators stats from March 2022 and answered
questions.
LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Barham shared with the board the finalized Library's Strategic Plan and reported that
the action items will be reviewed quarterly by staff to assess the plan. The board members
examined and supported the proposal.
LIBRARY PAINTING PROJECT
Ms. Barham informed that the first review meeting on 4/15 went well and two more
consultations are planned before November. The project is scheduled to be completed
between Thanksgiving and New Year, when the Library is less busy.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• AARP Tax Aide: 289 people were assisted this year.
• Celebrate Culture series: Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Performance event
on 4/14: 97 people attended.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Free Comic Book Day event on 5/7 from 11:OOam-2:OOpm.
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club: Ms. Barham presented the DYI Summer brochure,
and announced Candice Millard as the next Behind the Book author on 6/14 at
7:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Janelle Caldwell is the new part-time Library Associate in the Circulation Department; there
is another Library Associate position open in the Circulation Department and one Librarian
position open in the Reference Department vacated by Johana Orellana on April 2.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on May 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:08 pm.
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Cath a ne McNeely Don T' ps
Administrative Secretary Chai