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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, October 27, 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 Board to order
at 6:31 p.m.
Roll Call
Present Chairperson Thad Bolline, Board members Kay Newton, Victoria Kennedy-
Ziegler, Vernon Noronha and Molly Skinner, Ex-Officio member Nancy Tuuling;
Staff: Library and Recreation Director Mary Rodne, Assistant City Manager/Chief
Financial Officer Terry Leake, and Administrative Assistant Kathy Moore;
Consultants: Bill Hidell and Aaron Babcock with Hidell Associates Architects;
Citizens: Pat Jones, Amy Parker, and Tisha Ghormley
Absent Board members Billie Tuttle, Charna Logan-Gray, Nancy Andrews, Sue Anne
Martinez, Ex-Officio member Cecilia Monacelli
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 18, 2014
A motion was made by Kay Newton and seconded by Victoria Kennedy-Ziegler to
approve the August 18, 2014 minutes as presented. The motion carried with a
unanimous vote.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Introduction of new Colleyville Library Board members
3b Election of the Colleyville Library Board Chair and Vice-Chair
Kay Newton made a motion to appoint Thad Bolline for a subsequent term as Chair
of the Colleyville Library Board. Victoria Kennedy-Ziegler seconded the motion. The
motion carried with a unanimous vote.
Kay Newton made a motion to appoint Victoria Kennedy-Ziegler as Vice Chair of the
Colleyville Library Board. Molly Skinner seconded the motion. The motion carried
with a unanimous vote.
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3c Presentation of the Planning Process for the Colleyville Public Library Long-Range
Plan
Director Rodne provided a brief history of two previous long-range plans that
focused on opening the second level and the spatial reorganization of the Library.
Rodne introduced Aaron Babcock of Hidell Associates Architects, described their
previous work with the Library’s plans, and explained that the new long range plan
would be driven by community need.
Aaron Babcock stated that both statistical data of Library usage and community
conversations would be used to determine the direction of the new plan. Babcock
explained that the process would also examine the spatial organization of the lower
floor so that the use of space is maximized to meet the community’s needs. Through
discussion with the Board, Babcock further explained that the “community
conversations” would target Library patrons, as well as non-patrons, to get a
broader understanding of how the community’s needs are changing.
Discussion ensued among board members about the increasing use and demand for
digital books. Board members agreed that the Library has been progressive by
acquiring digital materials and online access to the catalog and databases, and
further discussed opportunities and challenges in maintaining personal contact with
patrons accessing materials remotely. Board members expressed interest in
analyzing operating hours of Library to determine best fit for community usage.
Bill Hidell and Aaron Babcock questioned board members on their aspirations for the
community, as well as this community’s strengths and weaknesses. Board members
and citizens described the various needs of different demographics (young families
versus empty-nesters) and their use of other cities’ services as well as effective
marketing techniques that generate interest in community events. Board members
and citizens agreed that the strengths of this community are its central location,
small town feel, and natural beauty, but the primary need is for a recognized
gathering space such as a square or recreation center.
4. REPORTS
No reports were presented. Staff will provide reports and statistics for the months
of August through November at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Colleyville Library Board.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Molly Skinner and seconded by Kay Newton to adjourn the
meeting of the Colleyville Library Board at 7:53 p.m. The motion carried with a
unanimous vote.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 9 AYES 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS
THE 9th DAY OF February, 2015.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kristi Isbell
Administrative Secretary
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