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City of Colleyville
Colleyville Library Board
Minutes
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Monday, February 10, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Public Library
110 Main Street
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Thad Bolline called the meeting of the Colleyville Public Library to order at 6:02
p.m.
Roll Call: Present Chairperson Thad Bolline, Board members Jerome Davis, Kay
Newton, Victoria Kennedy-Ziegler, Vernon Noronha, Charna Logan-Gray, Sue Anne
Martinez and Nancy Andrews; Library and Recreation Director Mary Rodne, Assistant
City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Terry Leake, Administrative Assistant Kathy
Moore
Absent Board member Billie Tuttle; Ex-Officio member Cecilia Monacelli
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 14, 2013
A motion was made by Charna Logan-Gray and seconded by Jerome Davis to approve
the October 13, 2013 minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Introduction of new Colleyville Library Board members
Thad Bolline led the introductions of all current and new members in attendance,
along with staff members. Library Director Mary Rodne offered to schedule a tour for
new members at their convenience.
3b Discussion of the Colleyville Public Library tenth anniversary event
Director Mary Rodne stated that on November 8, 2013 the Library hosted a ten year
anniversary celebration at the Colleyville Public Library to recognize all the donors,
groups and individuals who have supported the Library over the past ten years.
Additionally, she stated that the Library held several other events throughout the
year that were open to the public.
3c Discussion of the Colleyville Public Library 2014 Summer Reading Program
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Director Rodne gave an overview of how the summer reading program works, noting
that it is a seven week program that will begin the first week in June and will run
through the first week in August. Rodne stated that this year’s theme was “Paws to
Read”; noting that throughout the summer staff will incorporating some animal-
themed programming. Rodne added that the kick-off party is scheduled for the
evening of June 5, 2014.
3d Discussion of items for future agendas
The Board requested that the hours of operation be added to the April 14, 2014
Colleyville Library Board meeting to review the current hours of operation, along with
staffing needs and possible options for additional hours of operation.
4. REPORTS
4a Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
Library Director Mary Rodne gave an overview of the statistics for the months of
October through January, explaining how the totals are calculated for new Board
members. Rodne noted that we now include the virtual library patron visits in the
totals for “Persons visiting the Library” which has affected the totals for in-library
transactions. Rodne also reported that totals for program attendance may be skewed
due to the cancellation of Holly Colley. Additionally, she reported that the year-to-
date totals for volunteer hours were 421 hours.
Donations
Rodne reported that the Library had received a total of $1326 in donations in the
months of October through January. In October, donations included $500 from the
Friends of the Colleyville Public Library for the purchase of refreshments for the ten
year anniversary celebration, and a $96 donation from Milwaukee Joe’s for the
Summer Reading Program. November donations included $100 from David and Pam
Brant for the purchase of adult business books; and two anonymous donations, one
for $10 was used to purchase a children’s book, and the other was $20 used for
Books n’ Brunch refreshments. December included a $400 donation from Beverly and
William Schweikhard for the purchase of inspirational books on CD, along $200 from
Gerald and Lynn Hartman for British mysteries on DVD. There were no donations in
January.
Library Programs
Director Rodne reported that the Winter/Spring online program brochure was
available to the public in January; stating that most classes were full. Additionally,
she added that a Valentine’s Day party would be held on Thursday, February 13,
2014 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and volunteers were welcomed.
4b Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Report
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President Kay Newton reported that the Friends of the Colleyville Public Library held a
meeting on January 9, 2014 and set the date for their next book sale which would be
April 26, 2014. Newton announced that 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. is “For Friends Only” which
allows members first choice of items for sale; noting that the sale is open to the
general public from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Additionally, she informed the group that
gently used puzzles and games would be accepted this year; Newton informed the
Board that any unsold puzzles and games will be passed along to a homeless shelter.
Newton gave the Board members an overview of the responsibilities of the Friends of
the Colleyville Public Library, along with information on memberships and the used
book sale corner at the Library.
4c Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report
Mary Rodne reported for the Library Foundation stating that they are in the process
of re-organizing and have not met recently.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion way made by Kay Newton and seconded by Jerome Davis to adjourn the
meeting of the Colleyville Library Board at 6:52 p.m. Motion approved
unanimously.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 14th
DAY OF April, 2014.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kathy Moore
Administrative Secretary