HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2022-11-17 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
November 17, 2022
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Krina Traywick Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
Margaret Nilz Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Judy Webb Library Associate
Phylis Mann Library Associate
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on November 17, 2022 at 5:59 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments in this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Robbins moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Mitchell seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Judy Webb and Phylis Mann, 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 statistics from October 2022 and Fiscal Year 2021-2022
and answered questions.
LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Barham summarized the highlights of 2022 and the accomplished goals implemented
by the patron survey performed in the beginning of the year.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Behind the Book Author event with Nelson DeMille on 10/27: 125 people attended.
• Celebrating Culture series with harpist Irene Lee on 11/14: 58 people attended.
• Library Part Time Staff Appreciation lunch on 11/16: Judy Webb received the 2022
Part Time Award.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Library repainting project: starting on 11/28. Friends of the Library will sponsor a
mural in the Children's area.
• NRH Christmas Tree Lighting event on 12/1 from 6:00-8:OOpm.
• Bell Conte Ringers fundraising concert on 12/19 at 6:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on January 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm.
ATTEST.
Olga
Cathyanne cNeely Don Tip s
Administrative Secretary Chair