HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-18 Regular MeetingAGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
6:30 P.M.
BOARD ROOM — 1201 MUNICIPAL WAY
I. Call to Order
II. Citizen Comments
III. Consideration of Minutes
A. January 18, 2016
IV Old Business
A. Update on Expansion of Teen Room & Genealogy
B. Update on Librarian I Position
V. New Business
A. Discuss Budget for 2016-2017
B. Discuss TexShare Value Report
C. Discuss New STEM Program in CreateIt
VI. Miscellaneous Reports and/or Discussions
A. Announce Positions and Terms Expiring
B. Next Meeting July 18, 2016
VII. Adjournment
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS
OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING AGENDA WAS
PREPARED AND POSTED THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M.
a,
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Library Board of the Grapevine Public Library of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular
Session on the 18th day of April, 2016 at 6:30PM in the Board Room, Grapevine Public Library,
1201 Municipal Way, with the following members present to -wit:
Janice Cook
Chairman
Lynda Brown
Member
Susan Peabody
Secretary
Bruce Rider
Member
Fred Sheffler
Member
Janee Trasler
Member
Debbie Venable
Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Janis Roberson
Library Director
Duff O'Dell, the City Council Liaison, was not in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER
Janice Cook called the meeting to order at 6:30PM.
Citizen Comments — None
Motion by Bruce Rider, seconded by Fred Sheffler, to approve the January 18, 2016 meeting
minutes as written:
Ayes: Unanimous
Nays: None
Update on Expansion of Teen Room and Genealo
Janis Roberson informed the board members that work has begun behind the scenes. A
plumber has relocated Atmos gas pipes; a city permit is to be obtained for relocating the gas
meter. Nothing else is blocking the progress. Steel for the project should deliver in four to
five weeks. The Hurst Public Library recently downsized their Genealogy department and
they donated items to our library which will be a nice asset addition to our Genealogy
department. There was no formal action taken.
U date on Librarian I Position
Janis shared with the board that the Librarian I position has been approve, posted, and hired!
Ms. Kansas Terry starts the job on April 30th. There was no formal action taken.
Discussion of Bud et for 2016-2017
Janis told the board that the budget process for 2016-2017 will start in May with the results due
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in June. (Earlier than usual.) The bookmobile is still on the 2015-2016 list. Janis has visited the
bookmobile being used in Midland. The New Braunfels library is currently working on
implementing a bookmobile program, so she will visit there and also the Georgetown library's
bookmobile in the future. There was no formal action taken.
Discussion of TexShare Value Rept.
Janis distributed a copy'to each board member of the TexShare Value Report. The report gives
a brief but thorough summary of the value that TexShare provides to our library and the other
libraries in Texas. There was no formal action taken.
Discussion of the New STEM Pro ram in Createlt
Janis informed the board members that a new greenscreen and video camera was purchased
with funds from the Curry grant. Our Createlt space is getting lots of positive attention. Usage
continues to grow. The Perot Technology Van recently visited and will come once a quarter at
no cost. There was no formal action taken.
The next quarterly board meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2016 at 6:30PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Bruce Rider, seconded by Debbie Venable, motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:05PM. The
motion prevailed by the following vote
Ayes: Unanimous
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
on the 18th day of July, 2016.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Susan Peabody
Secretary
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J ice Cook
Chair