HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2026-09-17 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
September 17, 2026
Board Participants:
Staci Pope Board Member, Place 1
Robert Breneman Board Member, Place 2
Tyler Chambers Board Member, Place 4
Bill Whitsett Board Member, Place 5
Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6
Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7
Lo Linford Board Member, Alternate
Absent:
Kathy Antropik Chair, Place 3
Staff Participants:
Cecilia Barham Library Director
Kandra Gibbs Adult Services Supervisor
La Toyia Williams-Griffin Circulation Supervisor
Cathy McNeely Community Outreach and Volunteer Coord.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kathy Antropik was absent. Board member Robert Breneman called the meeting
to order on September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This meeting had no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Chambers moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Herron and Ms. Smith seconded, and the
minutes were unanimously approved.
BOARD OFFICERS ELECTION
Mr. Breneman motioned to keep Ms. Antropik as Library Board Chairwoman, Mr. Chambers and
Ms. Herron seconded, all members agreed and reelected Ms. Antropik. For Library Board Vice
Chair, Ms. Smith motioned to elect Mr. Breneman, Mr. Chambers seconded, all members
agreed and selected Mr. Breneman, who accepted the position and presided over the remaining
board meeting.
REVISED LIBRARY POLICIES
Ms. Barham presented the revised Library Events and Classes policy to the board members
and asked for approval. After reviewing and discussing it, Ms. Smith motioned, Mr. Chambers
seconded, and the policy was unanimously approved.
Next, Barham presented the revised Library TMS Usage and Equipment Reservations policy
and asked for approval. After reviewing and discussing it, Ms. Herron motioned, Ms. Linford
seconded, and the policy was unanimously approved.
LIBRARY STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Kandra Gibbs, Adult Services Supervisor and La Toyia Williams-Griffin,
Circulation Supervisor, who talked about their role, departmental operations, and answered
questions.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's key performance indicators from August 2026 and answered
questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events:
• Mahjong Club on 8/24 at 10:00am: 27 people participated.
• Library in the Park on 8/26, 9/2, and 9/9: 171 people attended.
And upcoming events, including:
• Setlists & Stories event with Sebastian Bach on 9/19 at 7:00pm.
• Second Breakfast in the Shire event on 9/26 from 12:00-2:OOpm.
• Pet Portraits with NRH Animal Services on 10/1 at 5:00pm.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale on 10/3 from 10:OOam-3:00pm
• Local Author event on 10/17 from 12:00-3:00pm.
2026 BOND ELECTION
Ms. Barham notified the board that information about the Bond Election, including the library's
expansion proposition, is on the City's website. A guide will be sent to all library staff to become
familiar and to share with patrons who inquire about the bond.
LIBRARY MEETING ROOM POLICY DISCUSSION
Ms. Barham reported that the library meeting rooms are currently utilized 60%-65%, and
recommended to keep the reservation numbers as is. The board members agreed and
accepted the recommendation.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
The Circulation department will hire 3 part-time Library Associates; one full-time staff retirement
will be announced at the next board meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on October 15, 2026, at 6:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 pm.
ATTEST:
Cathyanne NIcN$ly Robert Bren man
Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator Vice Chair