HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 LIB Library Advisory Board Applicant Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 9/23/2019
Meeting Type: Work Session Staff Contact/Dept.: Carrie Schindele-Cupples
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 Carolyn Miller in April 2019 and the expansion of the Board from seven to nine members per City Council instruction. The term vacated
by Ms. Miller was scheduled to end on December 31, 2019. All three positions would be for full four year terms ending December 31, 2023. Three applications were received for the three openings. Applications are attached.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Library Board Charge 2. Library Board Roster 3. Lyn Allen Application 4. Angela Miceli Application 5. Amy Lyons Application
6. Interview Schedule and Questions
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Library Advisory Board is seeking members for three vacant seats. In April 2019 Library Advisory Board, Board member Carolyn Miller announced that she
was resigning. She was completing a term scheduled to end December 31, 2019. The application process opened on July 8, 2019 and closed on September 13, 2019. Three applications were received from Lyn Allen, Angela Miceli and Amy Lyons. All three applicants were able to attend Library Board meetings. The Board asks that the Council interview all three applicants and make appointments for full four year terms ending December 31, 2023.
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: 9
In City: 8
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 2019
Board Chair: Mears, Linda ex. 12/31/19
1252 I St.
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 541-521-3520
lmears@nwcu.com or mearslinda.1234@yahoo.com
Linneman, Ralene ex. 12/31/19
805 Raintree Way
Springfield, Or 97477
Ph. 440-670-5440
raleneray79@gmail.com
Milleher-Huerta, Heather ex. 12/31/19
485 Winston Pl
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 760-884-9388
h.huerta@ymail.com
open ex. 12/31/19
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
Ph. 620-687-2551
tinybookfort@gmail.com
Miller, Clyde ex. 12/31/22
730 10th Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 541-801-5265
clyde@thatclyde.com
Van Gordon, Sean (Council Liaison)
2327 Clear Vue Lane
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph. 541-221-8006
svangordon@springfield-or.gov
updated 4/19
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Springfield Public Library
Citizen Advisory Board
City Council Interview
September 23, 2019
Schedule
6pm Council preparation of interview questions
6:05pm Interview of Lyn Allen
6:12pm Interview of Angel Mecili
6:19pm Interview of Amy Lyons
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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