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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board-Minutes-1/18/2016City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Colleyville Library Board MINUTES City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, January 18, 2016 6:00 p.m. Colleyville Public Library 110 Main Street 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Vernon Noronha called the meeting of the Colleyville Public Library Board to order at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call Present Board members: Chairperson Vernon Noronha, Vice Chair Victoria Kennedy-Ziegler, Molly Skinner, Billie Tuttle, Kay Newton, Seanna Billinger, Joan Roberts, Ex Officio Nancy Tuuling; Staff: Library and Recreation Director Mary Rodne, Administrative Assistant Kristi Isbell Absent Member Nancy Andrews, Ex Officio member Cecilia Monacelli 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 12, 2015 A motion was made by Molly Skinner and seconded by Kay Newton to approve the October 12, 2015 minutes as presented. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3a Legislative Update Colleyville Police Detective Jeremiah Filion presented an update and explained the application of Texas’ new open carry law that became effective on January 1, 2016. Detective Filion explained differences between previous concealed carry law and requirements regarding visibility and holsters. Filion explained that open carry is not prohibited in government buildings (local or federal) with a few exceptions. Filion stated that cities can decide whether or not to allow or prohibit open and/or concealed carry at public meetings, but must provide specific signage indicating prohibition. Filion stated that Colleyville City Council approved a resolution to prohibit open carry at public meetings, but allow concealed carry at public meetings, with proper licensing. Detective Filion explained further exceptions to the new open carry law. Colleyville Library Board Minutes January 18, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 2 3b Review Colleyville Library Board Bylaws Director Mary Rodne stated that Library Board Bylaws were included, annually, for member review. Rodne reminded the Board of the importance of adhering to meeting attendance guidelines outlined in Section 2.6. 3c Update on the Colleyville Public Library Long-Range Plan Director Mary Rodne stated that the plan is still being reviewed and that the goal is to complete the plan in late spring. Rodne explained that there were over 1,300 respondents to the survey. Molly Skinner requested, and board members discussed, merit of knowing the number of households represented in the respondent total. 3d Discussion of Items for Future Agendas The next regularly scheduled meeting was tentatively set for Monday, February 8, 2016. 4.REPORTS 4a Librarian's Report A. Monthly Statistics: Director Mary Rodne provided an overview of the statistics for the months of October through December 2015. B. Donations Rodne stated that the Library had received a total of $350.00 in donations for the months of October through December 2015. In October, the Library received $50.00 from Saddlebrook Homeowners Association, for the purchase of books, in memory of one of its residents, Richard Stites. In December, the Library received $100.00 from William and Nancy Bowen for the purchase of e-books, $100.00 from David and Pam Brandt for the purchase of business books, and $100.00 from Ann Maddux for the purchase of e-audio books. C. Library Programs Rodne explained that the spring brochure had been released and the session started on January 18. Rodne described youth programs new to this session, such as STEAM Adventures (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and the addition of monthly family programs. Rodne stated that the family programs would be themed and would include a How to Be a Princess party in February, How to Be a Ninja party in March, and a Spring Party in April. Director Rodne explained that the Whole Foods of Colleyville approached the Library about providing a story time in their restaurant Colleyville Library Board Minutes January 18, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 3 seating area and that this off-site story time would be held on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Rodne stated that the New Year, New You program for adults started on January 9 and featured three programs on Organization, Nutrition, and Fitness. Rodne stated that the Master Gardener Series program began in January and would continue through May 14. Rodne added that the Library is offering a new language learning service called Transparent Languages. Rodne explained that planning has begun on the Summer Reading Program and the themes vary from On Your Mark, Get Set, Read and Exercise Your Mind and may include a sports or Olympic related theme. 4b Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Report Nancy Tuuling reported that local author Mark Fadden spoke at the Friends meeting on November 19 about the history of Colleyville. Tuuling added that Fadden donated 75.00 to the Friends, which was a percentage of the evening’s sales of his new book, Images of America: Colleyville. Tuuling stated that the Friends also participated in the City’s Tree Lighting Celebration in December and had $218.00 in popcorn sales during the event. Tuuling stated that a tentative date of May 7 had been set for the annual Friends’ Used Book Sale and that book donations are accepted in the Library. Kay Newton added that the Friends sponsored one of the Community Decorated Trees, during the holidays, and it was themed Angels Among Us. 4c Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report Director Rodne reported on behalf of the Library Foundation that, due to scheduling conflicts, the Foundation had not met. Rodne added, however, that the Glaser Family Foundation has donated $10,000.00 to the Foundation, in support of the Summer Reading Program and the purchase of summer reading materials. Rodne stated that the Glaser Foundation has donated $10,000.00 each year since the Library opened. 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 was made by Billie Tuttle and seconded by Victoria Kennedy-Ziegler to adjourn the meeting of the Colleyville Library Board at 6:45 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF __ AYES, __ NAYS, AND __ ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE DAY OF _______________ _____. Colleyville Library Board Minutes January 18, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 4 Minutes taken and prepared by: Kristi Isbell Administrative Assistant