HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 Library Advisory Board Appointment AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 4/7/2014
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Staff Contact/Dept.: Rob Everett/Library Staff Phone No: 726-3756
Estimated Time: 5 min
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Mandate
ITEM TITLE: LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT
ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint Dwight Dzierzek to a 4-year term on the Springfield Public Library Citizen
Advisory Board with a term ending December 31, 2017.
ISSUE STATEMENT:
The Library Board has one vacancy due to the expired term of Jody Anderson
(12/2013). One candidate, Dwight Dzierzek applied for the position and was interviewed by the Board at its March 4, 2014 meeting. On the Board’s
recommendation the Council interviewed Mr. Dzierzek at its March 24th work
session. The Board requests that Council appoint Dwight Dzierzek to a 4-year term ending 12/31/2017.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Library Board Charge Attachment 2: Application of Dwight Dzierzek
Attachment 3: Library Board Member Profiles
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In response to a January 2014 posting, the Library Advisory Board received one application to fill the seat of departing Board member, Jody Anderson. The Board
interviewed candidate Dwight Dzierzek at its March 4, 2014 meeting and
forwarded its recommendation to Council to interview him as a finalist for the position.
The Council interviewed Mr. Dzierzek at its March 24, 2014 work session.
Mr. Dzierzek is a 25 year resident of Springfield and works in banking for Northwest Community Credit Union. He lives in Ward 4 of the city and in the past he has served as a member of the City’s Budget Committee. He is actively
involved in his community as a board member of the March of Dimes, Forests Today & Forever, and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce Greeters.
The Library Advisory Board believes this candidate is eligible and qualified to serve on the board. Council is requested to appoint Dwight Dzierzek to a 4-year
term on the Library Advisory Board ending 12/31/2017.
Library Board
CHARGE
The Library Board acts in an advisory capacity for the City Manager and City Council
with respect to opinions and recommendations for future Library development, expansion of Library service, and Library policy.
Source of Existence Council/State of Oregon/Charter
Bylaws: Yes
Code: Springfield City Code, Chapter I, Article 9 Sunset Date: Council/Mandatory
Membership
Number: 7 In City: 6 Out of City: 1 – one board member may be a non-resident of the City if
an owner of real property or tangible personal property
subject to assessment and taxation situated within the
city. Term (2 max): 4 Years
Ward: No
Qualifier: Yes, 4 in City of Springfield Appointed By: Council application
Meeting Time Monthly – First Tuesday – 5:30-7:00 p.m. – City Hall
Meeting Room 3 (Except July, August and December). Funding Source: General Fund
Staff Liaison: Rob Everett, Library Director, 726-3756
Council Liaison: Sean VanGordon, Ward 1
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SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
2013 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
March 17, 2014
Janice Friend - Is a seven-year resident, small business owner (Friend Court Reporting and Real
Time Captioning), and avid library user. She is interested in helping the library make the most
effective use of new technologies while retaining its family friendly emphasis on community and literacy.
Term Expires – 12/31/15
Jocelyn Harley – A teacher in the 4J School District, Jocelyn and her family; live within
walking distance of the Library. She has been an articulate and effective member of the Board since the autumn of 2008.
Term Expires – 12/31/14
Laura Madsen – An educator and school librarian in the Springfield School District, Laura lives
in east Springfield. She is active in many reading initiatives including Gift of Literacy and Oregon Battle of the Books. She is also serves on the Executive Board of the Oregon Library
Association.
Term Expires – 12/31/15
Gary Ross - Mr. Ross is a former teacher / librarian who oversaw library service for Springfield Public Schools and held a similar post at the Lane Education Service District prior to his
retirement. He is also currently a member of the Willamalane Board of Directors. He is a
resident of the Thurston area. He is very interested in the overall improvement of library
services in Springfield and in extending the library’s reach into the eastern portion of the city.
Term Expires – 12/31/16
Robyn Sattler – Currently serves as the Board Chair. She has also been active in library fund-
raising activities for several years through both the Friends and the Foundation. In addition she
has served on Springfield’s Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee and the
Downtown Urban Renewal Citizen Advisory Committee. Term Expires – 12/31/15
Barbara Stramler – Is the Board Chair and a seven-year resident who has been an active
volunteer at her children’s schools (Thurston HS, Briggs MS, and Page Elementary). She is also
active in the local Camp Fire Girls organization. She and her children are regular visitors to the library and one of her priorities is to retain and, some day, expand, current library operating
hours and services.
Term Expires – 12/31/15
City Council Liaison – Sean VanGordon, Ward 1
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