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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
January 20, 2005
BOARD PRESENT:
Polly Brinkley, Norma Lewis, Mary Shilcutt, Avis Crisp, Tammie
Rust, Kathy Antropik Absent: Kay Schmidt, Brandy Lauderdale
Steve Brown, Library Director
Brenda Lewis, Administrative Secretary
7 p.m.
Minutes of November 18, 2004 were approved.
STAFF PRESENT:
CALLED TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Steve Brown
The downward trend in circulation statistics is expected to continue. With current budget restrictions,
staff is unable to meet current materials demand.
Both patrons and staff have responded very positively to the new carpet.
The recently added WiFi area of the library has the capacity of 250 simultaneous users.
The parks department will take over the care of the garden at the library entrance this spring.
The process of choosing an architect for the new library is undeway. Hopefully, by the end of
February, the selection committee can begin scheduling interviews.
UPDATE ON LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE ISSUES - Steve Brown
Discussion followed on the importance of support for several library concerns the Texas Legislature
will consider this session. Among the issues are the continuations of the telecommunications
discounts for libraries, schools, and institutions of higher education, library online resources for Texas
students, appropriate funding for the TexShare databases, support for school libraries, and Loan Star
Library direct aid grants. Mr. Brown invited members to attend the Texas Library Association's
Legislative Day in Austin on February 15 to visit with legislators to encourage support for library
Issues.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: LIMITATIONS ON ACTIONS AND STATEMENTS-
Postponed
DESIGNATE A LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ARCHITECT SELECTION
COMMITTEE - Steve Brown
Following discussion, Mr. Brown will submit Ms. Kathy Antropik's name to city administration as the
representative of the NRH Library Board to the selection committee.
DISCUSSION OF TOPICS EMERGING FROM CITY COUNCIL GOALS SESSION HELD ON
JANUARY 14, 15 - Steve Brown
In planning discussions concerning city facilities, the new library was high on the council's priority list.
Mr. Brown will update members on the results of the goals and objectives session when summaries
are available.
The next meeting was scheduled for February 17, 2005. This meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
Brenda Lewis
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