HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-15 Regular MeetingAGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 201.3
6:30 P.M.
BOARD ROOM —1201 MUNICIPAL WAY
I. Call to Order
II. Citizen Comments.
Consideration of Minutes
A. January 21, 2013
IV. Old Business
A. Report on 90th Anniversary Celebration
B. Update on Texas State Library Legislative Requests
V. New Business
A. Discuss North Texas Library Partners
B. Discuss 2013-2014 Budget
C. Discuss New Enhancements to Automation System
VI. Miscellaneous Reports and/or Discussions
A. Announce Positions and Terms Expiring
B. Next Meeting — July 15, 2013
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 10t' DAY OF APRIL, 2013 AT 5:00 P.M.
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 15th day of April, 2013 at 6:30PM in the Board Room, Grapevine
Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, with the following members present to -wit:
Janice Cook
Chair
Lynda Brown
Member
Susan Peabody
Secretary
Fred Sheffler
Member
Debbie Venable
Member
Chris Coy
City Council Liaison
constituting a quorum, with Bruce Rider absent, with the following member of the City
Staff:
Janis Roberson Library Director
CALL TO ORDER
Janice Cook called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
Citizen Comments — Thank you note from Bennie Hicks regarding the celebration of
Bennie Hicks' Day on March 3, 2013.
Motion by Fred Sheffler, seconded by Debbie Venable, to approve the January 21, 2013
minutes as submitted prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Unanimous
Nays: None
Report on 90th Anniversary Celebration — Janis added her thanks. Over 750 people
attended the three hour event. Bennie Hicks was surprised with the Mayor's
Proclamation of Bennie Hicks Day. All events were thoroughly enjoyed.
Update on the Texas State Library Legislative Requests -- Additional funds ($2M) are
still being considered to add to TexShare. HB 374 (economic development monies to
be allowed for library purposes) is being heard on Wednesday, April 17th. Tuesday,
April 16th, a bill that would add a fee to our utility bill to support libraries will be heard. It
is recommended that HB 2519 be voted down. On Thursday, Apr 18 HB 2519 under
County Affairs will be heard. Rep. Jonathan Stickland is a member of that committee.
O1Poiicy ManuakBoard Guidelines for Minutes 2013
Discussion of North Texas Library_ Partners
Due to a recent ruling by TX Attorney General, the NT Library Partners will by closed on
April 30, 2013 due to funding issues to get non-profit status. Since the state library
system was closed system last August, the impact to Grapevine Library is large due to
the loss of services and discounts made available via the NTLP. At present there is no
replacement mechanism.
There was no formal action taken.
Discussion of 2013-2104 Budaet
Focus: If there is new money, desired to more eBooks and its variety; access to
eMovies (major film festivals). If no new money, then will maintain status quo. Budget
will be submitted prior to our next Board meeting. Board members should email Janis
with any suggestions. eBooks is very popular. Overdrive has issues due to publisher's
costs. eBooks is more expensive to the library.
There was no formal action taken.
Discussion of New Enhancements to Automation System
Not yet implemented is eResources which allows access to the regular catalog and to
the databases. Android App is still scheduled as a near -future deliverable. Another new
enhancement possibility is a button on the search page that says "Buy It Now". It is sort
of a library "Rewards" card program where the library benefits from some small
percentage of the total sales that occur in 90 days.
Susan Peabody made the motion to approve Janis to take the opportunity to investigate
these enhancements. Fred Sheffler seconded the motion.
Ayes: Unanimous
Nays: None
Annoucements of Positions and Terms Expiring
Library Board terms expire for Janice, Linda, Debbie, and Jason. Applications
must be returned April 19th if they wish to renew their time on the board.
The next quarterly board meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2013 at 5:30PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Susan Peabody, seconded by Debbie Venable, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:19PM. 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 15 day of July, 2013.
APPROVED:
a. -x
Ja e Cook
Chair
ATTEST:
Susan Peabody
Secretary