Public Library Board
Regular MeetingBastrop, TX · September 11, 2023
Minutes
City of Bastrop PubIic Library Board
Meeting Minutes Amended
September 11, 2023
1. CaII to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Rebecca Bennett at 6: 01 pm.
Members present were Barbara Clemons, Lisa Gossett, Sally Keinarth, Jennifer Leisure,
Laura Goodwin, Meagan Webb, Cheryl Lee City Council Liaison, and Bonnie Pierson
Library Director.
2. Presentations
2A. Barabara Clemons Appreciation of Service Presentation. Barabara has been an active
board member for 9 years.
3. Citizen Comments — None
4. Announcements
a. Jackie Baez Was hired September 04, 2023, for the full- time position as Library Assistant.
b. Some Fibrary patrons have complained to Iibrary staff about what they feel is an issue
with people experiencing homelessness' using the Iibrary. Access to the Iibrary
resources and services are open and available 10 the public. The Iibrary staff ensures no
patrons are loltering or sleeping.
c The library was awarded a grant of $2, 500. 00 dollars from the Texas Library Grants.
5. Reports
a. Director' s report
i. On Wednesday, August the 2',, Carmen Serna Children' s Services Associate and
Jackie Baez Library Assistant attended the Cedar Creek High School Back to
School Bash. During this event the staff interactecl with over 500 people.
ii. The recent sewing class at the library received a lot of positive feedback and
interest in further programming of this type. In response to this interest Mary
Smith will return with a fall quilting class. This program required pre -registration
and the spots quickly filled up. A waitlist has been started. Classes will be held
on Fridays from 1: 00 pm to 3: 00 pm. The quilt class will run from Friday,
September gth through Friday, November 17th
iii. The library will be starting the Bastrop Public Library' s Book Club for adults. The
3rd
club will take place every Saturday ofthe month from 21: OOann- 12: 3O
b. Noteworthy:
i. Bethany Dietrich, Public Services Librarian celebrated her 6 year anniversary
with the Bastrop Public Library on Monday, August the 14th.
ii. Veronica Nunez, Executive Administrative Assistant celebrated her 2nd
anniversary with the Bastrop Public Library on Wednesday, August 23.
iii. The annual Bastrop Public Library Volunteer Luncheon took place on Tuesday,
august 15". FriendsoftheBaotropPub| icLibraryprnvidedthe| Unch.
iv. Public Services Librarian Bethany Dietrich participated with the Family Crisis
Center in sharing her personal experience on how to handle a bully. This was
recorded and posted on the Face kpa0eoftheFornik/[ risisCenter.
v. Tfle position ofthe ¥ outh Services Librarian has been filled. The new hire will
now go through the City of Bastrop new hire procedures.
vi. This month ofpositive feedback included aperson enjoying tho| ibrary' x
collection of bake pans.
vii. ntroduction and use of RFID s on track for a goal to begin this year.
c. Statistical Comparison Report:
July 2023 statistical report is included in the Bastrop Library Board packet. Total
new registrations and renewals have increased from last year. Tech Tutor
support ( 15 minutes or more of support) has increased as have general
reference questions.
d. Monthly Financial Report: See agenda packet for Financia Report
e. Overdue Notice Statistics Report:
Bonnie Pierson, Library Director shared requested information with the board
regarding statistical changes since the library made changes to the circulation
policy. This raw data is available in the agencla packet.
6. Workshop:
The Bastrop Public Library' s 2023 Open House which will take place on Saturday,
December 9th. The Friends of the Library will take care of providing cookies. Sally
KeinarthLisa Gossettjennifer Leisure will help with planning the music
entertainment forfor open house
7. Consent Agenda
a. Jennifer Leisure moved to approve the August 7, 2023, Bastrop Library Board Meeting
minutes, Saily Keinarth seconded the motion, and it was carried.
b. Pebpccanno* a v be RA discussion was had for the formation of a Nominatirig
Committee for executive positions elections. Saily KeinarthLisa Go
Meagan Webb volunteered to be on this cornmittee. Meagom Webb made a motion to
approve Tthe formation of this committee, and the 2 st. e e-
d by
1-14 Jennifer Leisure seconded the motion and it was carried.
8. Adjournment of meeting at 6: 45 pm
Respectfully submitted.
Laura Goodwin, Secretary
ecca Bennett, esident
Agenda
Bastrop Public Library Board Agenda
Bastrop Public Library Pressley Meeting Room
1100 Church Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 332-8880
September 11, 2023
Agenda - Public Library Board at 6:00 PM
Bastrop Public Library Board meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you
require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary at (512) 332-8800 or write 1311
Chestnut Street, 78602, or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to
Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRESENTATIONS
2A. Barbara Clemons Appreciation of Service Presentation.
2B. Recognition of Library Board Members' Service Presentation
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, three (3) minute comments will be taken from the audience on any topic.
Anyone in attendance wishing to address the Board/Commission must complete a citizen
comment form and give the completed form to the Board/Commission Secretary prior to
the start of the Board/Commission meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, if a citizen discusses any item not on the agenda, the Board/Commission cannot
discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Instead, the Board/Commission
is limited to making a statement of specific factual information or a recitation of existing
policy in response to the inquiry. Issues may be referred to City Manager for research and
possible future action.
It is not the intention of the City of Bastrop to provide a public forum for the embarrassment
or demeaning of any individual or group. Neither is it the intention of the
Board/Commission to allow a member of the public to slur the performance, honesty
and/or integrity of the Board/Commission, as a body, or any member or members of the
Board/Commission individually or collectively, or members of the City’s staff. Accordingly,
profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward the Board/Commission and/or
any person in the Board/Commission’s presence will not be tolerated.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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4A. Announcements from the library director.
4B. Announcements from individual board members.
5. REPORTS
5A. Director's report.
5B. Statistics report.
5C. Financial report.
5D. Overdue Items report.
6. WORKSHOP
6A. Open House workshop.
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
7A. Consider action to approve Bastrop Public Library Board minutes from August 7, 2023
regular meeting.
7B. Discuss and approve the formation of a Nominating Committee for executive positions
elections.
7C. Individual requests from Library Board members to be listed on future agendas.
8. ADJOURNMENT
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting as posted in accordance
with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance
to the City of Bastrop City Hall, a place of convenient and readily accessible to the general public,
as well as to the City’s website, www.cityofbastrop.org and said Notice was posted on the
following date and time: 09/06/2023 at 4:00 p.m. and remained posted for at least two hours after
said meeting was convened.
/s/BonnieUeckertPierson
Bonnie Ueckert Pierson, Library Director
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