HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2025-02-20 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
February 20, 2025
Board Participants:
Kyle Pekurney Board Member, Place 1
Holly Mitchell Board Member, Place 2
Kathy Antropik Chair, Place 3
Tyler Chambers Board Member, Place 4
Deborah Smith Board Member. Place 6
Stacy Herron Board Member. Place 7
Absent:
Robert Breneman Board Member, Place 5
Erin Rodriguez Board Member, Alternate
Staff Participants:
Cecilia Barham Library Director
Cathy McNeely Library Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kathy Antropik called the meeting to order on February 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments in this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Herron moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Smith seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
REVISED MEETING ROOM POLICY
Ms. Barham presented the revised Meeting Room policy to the board members and asked
for approval. After reviewing and discussing it, Ms. Mitchell motioned, Mr. Chambers
seconded, and the policy was unanimously approved.
NEW BOARD MEMBER INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced newly appointed Library Board member Tyler Chambers, who briefly
talked about himself and met everyone.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
The January 2025 report was postponed to the next meeting.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events:
• Celebrating Cultures event on 2/10 at 6:00pm: 66 people attended.
• Toddler Time program on 1/23 at 10:30am: 70 people participated.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Behind the Book author event with CJ Box on 2/25 at 1:00pm.
• The Longest Table (Gatsby Gala theme) on 4/8 at 6:00pm.
• Volunteer Appreciation dinner on 4/24 at 6:00pm.
• Free Comic Book Day on 5/10 from 10:00am-12:OOpm.
• Local Author luncheon on 7/26 from 11:00am-1:OOpm.
FY 2026 BUDGER PRESENTATION
Ms. Barham discussed the Library's proposed budget highlights, including main budget line
expenses, proposed Adjustments to Base, and Library's FY 26 Smart Goals based on
recent Patron Survey response and City Council goals.
ECONTENT PRESENTATION
Ms. Barham reviewed the Digital Utilization and Clusters presentation, including Cluster
Breakdowns, Quarterly Cluster Distribution, Utilization and Digital Use by Clusters, and
answered questions.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Kinsey Peresh is the new Librarian in the Adult Services department. Andie McAllister and
Amy Stewart are the new part-time Library Associates in the Circulation department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
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