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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 13, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Public Library
110 Main Street
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kay Newton called the meeting of the Colleyville Public Library to order at 6:05
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present Board members: Chairperson Kay Newton, Molly Skinner, Billie Tuttle, Merry
Graves, Seanna Billinger; City Staff: Mary Rodne, Library Director and Kristi Isbe ll,
Administrative Assistant
Absent Board members Linda Barton, Nancy Andrews, Joan Roberts
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 14, 2016
A motion was made by Molly Skinner and seconded by Shanthi Kannan to approve the
November 14, 2016 minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Update on the Colleyville Public Library Long-Range Plan 2016-2021
Director Mary Rodne explained that the Colleyville Public Library Long -Range Plan for
2016-2021 was approved by City Council in March 2016. Rodne stated, however, that
an overview of the Long-Range Plan would be presented to City Council on March 7,
2017 at 5:30 p.m. in order to proceed with the reorganization project. (Rodne noted
that this overview was originally scheduled for December 6, 2016, but rescheduled.)
Rodne invited Library Board members to attend, if so desired.
3b Overview of the 2017 Summer Reading Program
Mary Rodne confirmed that the Summer Reading Program theme would be under-the-
sea related and work had begun on designing the logo. Discussion ensued regarding
ocean themed decorations and programing ideas.
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As a tie-in with the theme, Billie Tuttle suggested requesting a donation from a local
aquarium and offered to make initial contact. Rodne reminded that NRH20 Famil y
Water Park donated 500 free admission passes for the 2016 Summer Reading Program
and that it proved to be a very popular incentive for early registration. Rodne stated
that the water park had confirmed the passes would be donated again for the 2017
program. Rodne added that Mary Alice Rippe, a Friends of the Colleyville Public Library
volunteer, offered to contact professional sports teams early for donations.
3c Discussion of Items for Future Agendas
The next regularly scheduled meeting was tentatively set for Monday, April 10, 2017.
4. REPORTS
4a Librarian's Report
A. Monthly Statistics:
Director Rodne provided an overview of the statistics for the months of November
2016 through January 2017.
B. Donations:
Rodne stated that the Library received a total of $350.00. In December, the Library
received $200.00 from William and Beverly Schweikhard for the purchase of
inspirational CD books; and, the Library received $100.00 from Mary Alice Rippe for
the purchase of adult fiction material, in honor of her book club members. In January,
the Library received $50.00 from the Saddlebrook Homeowner’s Association in memory
of Nels Jahren.
C. Library Programs:
Rodne provided an update on the Spring Story Time registration and explained that
most of the children’s classes were full; the adult Gardening and Get Crafty programs
were underway and well received; and, registration limits had to be increased for the
Holocaust program scheduled for April 20, 2017. Rodne highlighted the upcoming adult
program, Accessorize with Style in May. Rodne described the Winter Reading Program,
Catch a Dragon by the Tale, the dragon scales used to track the number of books read,
and the small dragon prizes the children would receive upon completion of the
program.
4b Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Report
Kay Newton reported on behalf of the Friends of the Colleyville Public Library and stated
that the Friends donated $500.00 in support of the Holocaust Program and $500.00 in
support of the 2017 Summer Reading Program. Newton provided information on the
annual book sale scheduled for May 6, 2017.
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4c Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report
Pat Jones reported on behalf of the Colleyville Public Library Foundation and stated that
their participation in North Texas Giving Day 2016 was considered successful. Jones
stated the Foundation would continue the Big Piggy Bank Fill and participation in the
Amazon Smile program. Rodne stated that the Foundation had received a $10,000
donation from the Glaser Family Foundation, in support of the 2017 Summer Reading
Program, and that the check would be presented and accepted at the March 7, 2017
City Council meeting.
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 Seanna Billinger to adjourn the
meeting of the Colleyville Library Board at 6:24 p.m. The motion was approved
unanimously.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 10th
DAY OF April, 2017.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kristi Isbell
Administrative Assistant