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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
May 20,2004
BOARD PRESENT:
Janet Ball, Kay Schmidt, Lynn Waller Kathy Antropik
Polly Brinkley, Mary Shilcutt, Avis Crisp
Richard Torres, Assistant City Manager
Steve Brown, Library Director
Brenda Lewis, Administrative Secretary
Chair Janet Ball at 7 p.m.
Minutes of April 15, 2004 were approved as written.
STAFF PRESENT:
CALLED TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Brown introduced Assistant City Manager Richard Torres, who recently assumed responsibility
for the library. Mr. Torres has been working with Mr. Brown to familiarize himself with library
operations including preparations for submitting budget requests to council in midsummer, plans for
additional shelving and replacement carpf3t, and moving forward with plans for a new library. He
invited board members to contact him with any concerns and questions on library issues.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Steve Brown
Summer Reading Club begins June 1, with a weekly schedule of activities for young readers.
The Information Services Department has begun the process of replacing the library's computer
server. Improved reliability and response times are expected with less library staff
troubleshooting time.
Part-time circulation clerk Connie Parton has transferred to the technical services staff, and we will
now advertise for her replacement.
Fort Worth Public Library and Denton Public Library are considering joining The Answer Zone. This
would allow staffing to serve customers 24 hours, 7 days a week.
BUDGET UPDATE - Steve Brown
The last several months has brought some positive news with higher than expected revenues. Mr.
Brown has been working with Mr. Torres and the budget department staff in finalizing library
requests. Proposed budget requests will be presented to council in mid-July.
TOUR & DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR SHELVING & CARPET REPLACEMENT - Steve Brown
Much needed shelving has arrived to add 20 sections along the south wall of the library. Board
examined carpet samples and discussed several combinations as possible selections. The carpet
replacement and additional shelving project is tentatively scheduled for late summer.
Board members decided to meet during the summer months as called. The next meeting was
scheduled for September 16, 2004. This meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
Brenda Lewis
Approved:
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