HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/99 Library Board MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
FEBRUARY 25, 1999
A REGULAR SESSION of the Library Board of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called
to order by Chair Bullard at 7:10 p.m.
Present;
Sandri Gehrke Place 1
Diana Kruzich Place 2
Lorraine Clark Place 4
Jayme Skelton Place 5
Wayne Bullard Place 6
Sue Parks Place 7
Joan L. Sveinsson Library Director
Jo Chantrill Library Secretary
Absent:
James ^lthaus Place 3 (Health)
1. Citizen's Input.
None.
2. The minutes of the January 28, 1999 meeting were approved. Consideration of
approval of minutes of the board meeting held April 23, 1998, April 30, 1998, May 23,
1998, July 23, 1998, and August 27, 1998, was tabled.
3. Reports:
3.1. Chairman
None.
3.2.NTRLS System Representative
None.
3.3. Library Director:
· Circulation Clerk, Joy Lindsay, has returned to work on a part-time, limited
duty basis following a 5-bypass surgery. Karen McCuiston and Becky
Betancourt have been filling in at the Circulation Desk during Joy's absence.
There will be a resulting impact on the part-time temporary and overtime
expenditures.
· The Library has presented a request to the 4B Board for 4B funding for
additional shelving, furnishings & equipment, and relocation costs. At this
time, the 4B Board has taken no action on the request. The Board has
committed to waiting until the consultant has been selected and the study
completed before committing any funding. Director Sveinsson will be
working with the Finance Director to explore funding options. Director
Sveinsson and Vice-Chair Sue Parks have been appointed to the negotiating
committee for the 4B Board consultant.
· Much progress has been made on the new facility; the sheet rock will be
installed beginning next week. The HVAC equipment is expected to arrive in
two weeks and to be lifted to the roof via helicopter. The selection of the
furniture and related colors for City Hall, which the library will also adopt, will
be presented to City Council on March 1st. The bid specifications for the
carpet and ceiling have been released; the bid opening is scheduled for
March 16th. At this point, it is anticipated that the move will be in July.
Director Sveinsson reviewed the proposed furniture layout with the Board.
· The Library will be obtaining copies of the Teen Safety on the Information
Highway brochure and additional copies of the Child Safety on the
Information Highway brochure for distribution to teens, children, and their
parents in an effort to increase safety awareness.
· Board members were asked to note the following dates:
I. Meeting dates for March & April: March 18 & April 15, 1999
2. FOTCPL Booksale 2/27
3. March 6th Volunteer Luncheon
4. March 6th 4B tour
5. March 11th 4B worksession: with consultant finalists
6. TLA April 20-23rd in Dallas
6.1. Reg. Fee: refer to reg form
6.2.exhibit passes: $10 good for all three days; sold on-site only
· Members of the board reviewed furniture plans developed by staff.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30.
J~ Chantrill, Secretary