2022-03-09 Library MinutesCITY OF
SOUTIHLAKE
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: March 9, 2022
LOCATION: 285 Shady Oaks Dr, Southlake, Texas
The Marq, Legacy Meeting Room
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD PRESENT: Janet Theaker, William Doby, Lori Burr,
Katherine Bennett, Tracy Eaton, Rebecca Petty, Beth Darr
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Pfledderer, Deputy Director of Library Services,
Stacey Black, City of Southlake HR Director
OTHERS PRESENT: Ronell Smith and Kathy Talley, City Council Members
1. CALL TO ORDER — Katherine Bennett at 6:31 p.m.
2. CONSENT
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING HELD JANUARY 26, 2022
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the January 26, 2022, Southlake Library
Board meeting.
Motion:
Theaker
Second:
Burr
Ayes:
Theaker, Doby, Burr, Bennett, Eaton, Darr
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
6-0
Motion Carried.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the March 9, 2022, Southlake Library Board Meeting
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2. DISCUSSION
A. Library Task Force
HR Director Stacy Black introduced Library Task Force initiative structure which
was formed by Mayor Huffman in December 2021. Council members Talley
and Smith are the co-chairs of the task force. The task force will look at
potential library locations, facility components, programming, and amenities to
make recommendations for the future of the library. The goal of the Task Force
is to have recommendations for the Library Board by May 2022.
B. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
City Librarian Pfledderer shared details of the biennial citizen satisfaction
survey conducted between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, 2021. Survey data is used to
identify weak points and acknowledge success. Overall results revealed good
quality of life for citizens and good quality of City services. A total of 84% of
participants said library services are important and 75% are satisfied with
library services.
C. Annual Report
City Librarian Pfledderer shared the library's annual report for accreditation. In
fiscal year 2021, the library had total expenditures of a little over $870,000, of
which $634,000 was for staff expenditures (salary, benefits, etc.) The City
provided $867,489 and the remaining funds were donations to the library.
Annual circulation and program stats were also presented.
4. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
City Librarian Pfledderer discussed staffing issues with a significant loss of staff
to private sector and competing libraries. January stats were also shared, but as
the library was closed for carpet installation for most of the month, stats were
affected. New website launching was announced as well as plans to redesign
links so that they are easier to access.
5. DISCUSSION: LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Member Burr presented an update on the activities of the Library Foundation.
The mission statement and tagline were selected. The mission statement is
"Committed to the support and success of the Southlake Public Library through
advocacy, fundraising, and engagement that delights and benefits the
community"and the tagline is "Our Library Champion". The application process
continues for the 501(c)(3) designation.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the March 9, 2022, Southlake Library Board Meeting
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6. NEW BUSINESS
Wifi was only new business. Request for feedback about new website look.
7. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Bennett opened public forum at 7:54 p.m. to ask anyone wishing to speak
to come forward. There being no public, the forum was closed at 7:55 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be scheduled April 20, 2022. The meeting was adjourned.
Motion:
Theaker
Second:
Darr
Ayes:
Theaker, Doby, Burr, Bennett, Darr, Petty, Eaton
Nays:
None
Abstain:
None
Vote:
7-0
Motion Carried.
Attest:
Katherine Bennett, Chair Cynthia Pfledderer, City Librarian
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork