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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board-Minutes-10/10/2005 (3) cOLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES December 13,2004 I. CALL TO ORDER - Chair Pat Jones called the meeting of the Colleyville Public Library Board to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL - Members present: Pat Jones, Karen Birkes, Nancy Eytcheson, Susan Potter, Richard Roxburgh, and Carol Wollin Members Absent: Bonnie Carroll Alternates present: Dennis Healy Alternates absent: Angie Guthrie-Madison Ex-Officio Members absent: Mayor Joe Hocutt, Dr. Larry Darlage, Ret Stansburger, John Eubanks, Ginny Tigue and Steve Banta Council Liaison Absent: Jon Ayers Staff present: Mary Rodne II. Approval of October 11, 2004 Minutes - A motion was made by Richard Roxburgh and seconded by Karen Birkes to approve the October 11, 2004 minutes as corrected. Motion approved unanimously. III. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT a. Monthly Statistics Library Director Rodne distributed Colleyville Public Library October and November 2004 Usage Statistics, for review and discussion. Patrons had checked out a total of 18,392 items, 330 Colleyville residents registered for Library cards, library patron visits totaled 13,952 and attendance for programs totaled 1,084. b. Donations Director Rodne reported that the Library had received donations in the amount of $5,065; $50.00 from Judith and Bruce Kelly, $25.00 from Jo Cummings, $990.00 from the Colleyville Lions Club, $10.00 from John Paul Burnett, and $3, 990.00 from the Friends of the Library. c. Fall Programs Director Rodne reported that the fall session of Youth Services programs had ended the week of December 6th and noted that the sessions had been well attended. Program brochures for the winter session of Youth Services programs were distributed for review and discussion. Rodne reported that the Library had celebrated its First Birthday on November 24, 2004 and that a party held on that day had been very successful. Around 225 children and adults attended the party, which included a magic show, games, crafts, face painting, balloons and refreshments. IV. Policy Review a. Circulating Materials Restrictions Director Mary Rodne distributed a revised Circulating Materials Restrictions exhibit for review and discussion. A motion was made by Nancy Eytcheson to approve the revisions as presented. Carol Wollin seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. It was noted that the the changes would take effect after January 1, 2005. V. FRIENDS OF THE COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT Carol Wollin gave an update on the activities of the Friends of the Library. She reported that the volunteer recognition held during the General Meeting on November 18, 2004, in the Library had been well received. Wollin explained that volunteers were asked to select a library book in the collection. A book plaque was placed in the book to honor their library volunteer efforts. She also reported that the Friends were planning a travel program for the March meeting. VI. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT Pat Jones presented a written report prepared by President Ginny Tigue. It was reported that the Foundation had a successful fundraising year, donating $68,500 to the Colleyville Public Library. The November Book Theme Party was a great success, raising $34,000 toward the completion of the second floor of the Library. The current fundraising mailer had brought in $22,353, to date. Monies received from the mailer plus the $15,000 grant from the Hudson Foundation will be presented to the Library in January. VII. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS VIII. CITIZEN COMMENTS None IX. ADJOURN: A motion was made by Richard Roxburgh and seconded by Karen Birkes to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved. The meeting of the Colleyville Public Library Board was adjourned at 8:15 PM.