HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2025-01-16 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
January 16, 2025
Board Participants:
Kyle Pekurney Board Member, Place 1
Holly Mitchell Board Member, Place 2
Kathy Antropik Board Member, Place 3
Robert Breneman Board Member, Place 5
Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6
Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7
Erin Rodriguez Board Member, Alternate
Staff Participants:
Cecilia Barham Library Director
Cathy McNeely Library Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Board member Holly Mitchell called the meeting to order on January 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ELECTION
Library Director Cecilia Barham asked the board to elect new chair and vice chair positions.
Mr. Breneman nominated Ms. Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell nominated Ms. Antropik, who accepted
the nomination. All members voted in favor and elected Ms. Antropik Library Board
Chairwoman. For vice chair, Mr. Breneman nominated Ms. Mitchell, who accepted the
nomination. All members were in favor and elected Ms. Mitchell Library Board Vice
Chairwoman.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments in this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Breneman moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Herron seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY CLOSURE AND FURNITURE INSTALLATION UPDATE
Ms. Barham informed that during the three day closure the last part of new library furniture
was installed, including two service desks. Additionally, six new security cameras were
installed in the Children's area.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's key performance indicators from November-December
2024 and answered questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events:
• NHR Christmas Tree Lighting event on 12/5 from 6:00-9:00pm: 800 children
attended.
• Uptown Carolers performance on 12/10 at 6:00pm: 101 people attended.
And upcoming Library events including:
• New program Clubhouse Storytime on 3rd Wednesday of every month.
• Behind the Book author event with CJ Box on 2/25 at 1:00pm.
• Local Author event: 2025 calendar year already has 30 applicants.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Adult Services department has one full time and part time Librarian positions vacant as
Brandon Farner and Alejandra Lopez accepted job offers. The Circulation department has
one full time Library clerk and two part time Library Associate vacant positions.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm.
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