HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 Library Advisory Board Candidate Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 1/13/2015
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Rob Everett/Library Staff Phone No: 726-3756
Estimated Time: 25 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 CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Review applications of two candidates for two open positions on the Library Advisory Board. Interview candidates per requirement.
ISSUE STATEMENT: The Library Advisory Board has two vacancies, one due to the expired term of
Jocelyn Harley (12/2014) and one for the vacated position of Laura Madsen
(12/2015) who resigned one year early. Two candidates applied for the open positions. They are Peter Fehrs and Victoria Stephens. Both candidates were
interviewed by the Board at their December 2, 2014 meeting. The Board is
forwarding their recommendation to the Council to interview Mr. Fehrs and Ms. Stephens as finalists for the two positions. If both candidates are successful the
Board with consult with them to determine who will fill the open seat and who will
assume the final year of Ms. Madsen’s term. The four-year term will expire on December 31, 2018 with the 1 year term expiring December 31, 2015.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment I: Interview Schedule/Questions Attachment II: Library Board Charge Attachment III: Applications of Victoria Stephens
Attachment IV: Application of Peter Fehrs Attachment V: Library Board Member Profiles
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In response to a November 2014 posting the Library Advisory Board received two applications to fill the seat of two departing Board members. The Board
interviewed candidates Victoria Stephens and Peter Fehrs at its December 2, 2014 meeting and is forwarding its recommendation to Council to interview them as finalists for the two open positions.
Ms. Stephens is a 25-year Springfield resident with AA degrees in multi-media design and computer programming. She has also worked as a journalist and
currently serves on the board of the local credit union. She has previously served on the board of Community Television of Lane County.
Mr. Fehrs is a new Springfield homeowner and works as a Senior Human Resources Consultant for the Eugene Water & Electric Board. Mr. Fehrs also holds
a law degree from the University of Oregon and is a former City of Springfield
employee of their Human Resources department.
The Library Advisory Board believes these candidates are eligible and qualified to
serve on the board. Council is requested to review the candidate’s applications and interview them prior to considering them for appointment.
Springfield Public Library
Citizen Advisory Board
Board Candidate City Council Interview
January 13, 2015 Work Session
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
6:45pm Council preparation of interview questions
6:49pm Interview of Victoria Stephens
6:57pm Interview of Peter Fehrs
7:05pm Council deliberation
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Please tell us why you are interested in serving on the Library Board?
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to become
a Library Board member.
3. What do you see as the Library’s role in the community?
4. Are there any services or enhancements that you would like to see the Library provide?
5. What initiatives are you interested in pursuing as a Library Board member?
6. Given your other work & community commitments will you be able to actively serve on the Library
Board as well?
7. Have you attended a Library Board meeting? If so, what were your impressions?
8. Is there anything further you would like to tell us or do you have any questions that we
might answer?
Attachment I
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, 6 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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APPLICATION
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City Manager's Office
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
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Board I Commission I Committee applying for:
Library Board
(A separate application must be completed for each board I commission I committee)
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First
Home address: 4351 Elderberry St
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Email Address: peterfehrs@yahoo.com
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Business address: 500 E. 4th Ave, Eugene, OR
Education: Graduate School, University of Oregon School of Law
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Attachment IV, Page 1 of 2
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1. What experiences I training I qualifications do you have for this particular board I commission I committee?
I have worked with the library and its Director in the past and wish to see it succeed and grow.
2. What specific contribution do you hope to make?
As a newer resident of Springfield, I'd like to see the library grow to match the growing and
diversifying population of the city.
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement
will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
I volunteer with Relief Nursery and Food For Lane County but do not currently serve on any boards.
4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board I commission I committee? Why do you want to
become a member?
I would like to see a well-funded library that is able to serve its community with a broader selection of
media. I know that people use the library for different reasons and I think the library does its best to
serve patrons with the limited resources the library has, but I'd like to see more steps taken to ensure the
library remains a valuable resource in the community.
5. Most boards I commissions I committees meet monthly. Subcommittees may meet more frequently. Meetings
generally last one and one-half hours. It ls highly recommended you attend a meeting before submitting the
application. Please read the news release for this position which contains the normal dates and times for these meetings
and can be found at www.ci.springfield.or.us/CMO/newsrel.htm. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed
for this committee?
6. How did you hear about the above vacancy?
DNewspaper ad D Newspaper article D Radio/TV D Mail notice I./ I Word of mouth
DBoard I commission I committee member 01ntemet -11/19/2015
Applicants signature Date
Please note:
When possible, council will not appoint someone currently serving on another governing body.
When possible, council will appoint someone to serve on one city board, commission, or committee.
~Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477
L--y" For more information please call the City Manager's Office at 541.726.3700
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Attachment IV, Page 2 of 2
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
2014-15 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
January 5, 2015
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
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
Attachment V