HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Library Board Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 1/22/2019
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Emily David
Staff Phone No: 726-2235
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D
C I T Y C O U N C I L
Council Goals: Promote and Enhance
our Hometown Feel
while Focusing on
Livability and
Environmental Quality
ITEM TITLE: LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Interview three applicants for the Library Advisory Board for three open positions
and decide on appointments.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Library Advisory Board currently has three vacant positions due to the
resignation of Board member Barbara Stramler in July 2018, the expiration of
Board member, Peter Fehr’s term on December 31, 2018, and the resignation of
Kim Thompson on January 16, 2019. There is one year remaining on the terms
vacated by Ms. Stramler and Ms. Thompson, and then a full four year term. Three
applications were received for the three openings. Applications are attached.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Library Board Charge
2. Library Board Roster
3. Clyde Miller Application
4. H. Millehrer-Huerta Application
5. Carolyn Miller Application
6. Interview Schedule and Questions
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The Library Advisory Board is seeking members for three vacant seats. At the June
5, 2018 meeting of the Library Advisory Board, Board member Barbara Stramler
announced that she was resigning. The application process to complete the one year
left of the Board term vacated by Ms. Stramler was opened in September, 2018 and
closed on October 26, 2018. One application was received from Clyde Miller
during this time. The application was reopened on November 6, 2018 until January
11, 2019. Two additional applications were received during this open application
process, one from Heather Millehrer-Huerta and another from Carolyn Miller. At
the November meeting Board Chair, Peter Fehrs announced he would not reapply
after his term ended on December 31, 2018, leaving one full four-year term vacant.
Kim Thompson announced that she could not fulfill the last year of her term via
email on January 16, 2019. The Library Advisory Board thus ended up with three
open seats.
All applicants were invited to the January 15, 2019 Library Advisory Board
meeting. The Board asks that the Council interview all three applicants and appoint
one person to complete the one year term left in Ms. Stramler’s tenure, one person
to complete the one year left in Ms. Thompson’s tenure, and appoint another person
to fill the four year term left by Mr. Fehr’s departure. The one year terms start
February 1, 2019 and ends December 31, 2019. The four year term begins February
1, 2019 and ends December 31, 2022.
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: Emily David, Library Director, 726-2235
Council Liaison: Sean VanGordon, Ward 1
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Springfield Library Board 2018
Vacant ex. 12/31/18
Linneman, Ralene ex. 12/31/19
805 Raintree Way
Springfield, Or 97477
440-670-5440
raleneray79@gmail.com
Mears, Linda ex. 12/31/19
1252 I St.
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 541-521-3520
lmears@nwcu.com or mearslinda.1234@yahoo.com
Vacant ex. 12/31/19
Thompson, Kim ex. 12/31/19
1550 Walnut Rd.
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 541-515-3543
Kthompson73@hotmail.com
Fuller, Kristine ex.12/31/20
563 Granite Pl.
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 541-342-3490
Kristine.fuller@gmail.com
Phelps, Mary Beth
2260 E Street ex. 12/31/21
Springfield, OR 97477
620-687-2551
tinybookfort@gmail.com
Van Gordon, Sean (Council Liaison)
2327 Clear Vue Lane
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 541-221-8006
svangordon@springfield-or.gov
updated 11/18
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Springfield Public Library
Citizen Advisory Board
City Council Interview
January 22, 2019
Schedule
6pm Council preparation of interview questions
6:05pm Interview of Clyde Miller
6:12pm Interview of Heather Millehrer-Huerta
6:19pm Interview of Carolyn Miller
6:26pm Council Deliberation & Direction
QUESTIONS
1. 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. Outside of the monthly Library Board meetings, what amount of volunteer time do you have to offer
for work involving the Library Board?
4. The Springfield Museum is now managed by the Library, what is your experience with city museums or
any museums in general?
5. Can you give us an example of your experience working with a committee or board?
6. Please name one way you would help inform our community about the Library and/or Library Projects?
7. How do you think the work of the Library Board will improve our community?
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