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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
September 23,2004
CALLED TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Polly Br~nkley, Norma Lewis, Mary Shilcutt, Kay Schmidt, Avis
Crisp, Tammie Rust, Kathy Antropik Absent: Brandy Lauderdale
Steve Brown, Library Director
Brenda Lewis, Administrative Secretary
7 p.m.
Minutes of May 20, 2004 were approved as written.
BOARD PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
As both the current Library Board Chair and Vice Chair completed council-appointed terms in May,
election of officers was the first order of business. Following motions and seconds, Avis Crisp
agreed to serve as Chair and Tammie Rust as Vice Chair for 2004/2005.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Steve Brown
Despite a June weather closing and the ongoing bridge construction that has discouraged some
library visitors, circulation levels have remained high with 67,000 people visiting the library in
May, June and July.
The Summer Reading Club had approximately 1,500 participants this year.
The Answer Zone will add Fort Worth and Denton Libraries in October with plans for Arlington to join
in early 2005. Staff is currently working on a grant application to provide live online homework
assistance.
Wal-Mart, known for its support of education and the community, recently donated $1,000 to NRHPL.
REVIEW FY2005 BUDGET - Steve Brown
Mr. Brown reviewed handouts of the FY2005 budget summary. Among the reductions in the final
budget were travel/training and materials, Staff will work on revising the current collection
management plan to allow growth with available funds and space.
Mr. Brown and members took a brief break to attend a children's program/exhibit on World War II.
As part of September's "Courage Month", this series included the American Revolution, the American
Civil War and pioneer times.
CARPET REPLACEMENT UPDATE - Steve Brown
The Council will decide at the next meeting whether to accept a bid for new carpet. With the
increased costs since the 1998 bond salH, bid specifications include new carpet for the public areas
of the library only.
DISCUSS PLANNING FOR NEW LIBRARY FACILITY - Steve Brown
Plans for a new library facility are set to move forward after being on hold for the last several years.
A building plan is being prepared to facilitate the selection of an architect in 2005.
DISCUSS LOAN STAR LIBRARIES GRANT PLAN FY2005 - Steve Brown
Following discussion and proposals for the $11,295 grant funds, the board approved Mr. Brown's
plan to allocate the funds for shelving, staff training, and additional DVDs.
The next meeting was scheduled for October 21, 2004. This meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Brenda Lewis
Approved:
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