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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, December 9, 2019 Colleyville Public Library
6:00p.m. 110 Main Street
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Molly Skinner called the meeting of the Colleyville Library Board to order at
6:02 p.m.
Present Board members: Chair Molly Skinner, Gary McPherson, Pat Jones, Cecilia
Sublette, Merry Graves, Lourdes McWithey; City Staff: Library Director Mary
Rodne, Library Community Events Coordinator Kristi Isbell
Absent: Kay Newton, Joan Roberts
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 12, 2019
A motion was made by Gary McPherson and seconded by Pat Jones to approve
the June 10, 2019 minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Introduction of new Colleyville Board Members
Chair Molly Skinner and Director Mary Rodne provided an update on the Library
Board reappointments.
3b Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
A motion was made by Molly skinner to nominate Gary McPherson for Chair of the
Colleyville Library Board. A motion was made by Gary McPherson to nominate
Cecelia Sublette as Vice-Chair of the Colleyville Library Board. The nominations
were approved, as presented, with a unanimous vote.
3c 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 and described the general
frequency of Library Board meetings.
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3d Discussion of Items for Future Agendas
The next regularly scheduled meeting was tentatively set for Monday, February
10, 2020. Discussion ensued regarding a review of the Library’s policy on fines and
fees, as compared to area libraries, and include as an item for a future agenda.
4. REPORTS
4a Librarian's Report
A. Monthly Statistics:
Director Rodne provided an overview of statistics for the months of August
through November 2019.
B. Donations:
In October, the Library received $250.00 from a donor for the purchase of
digital Edgar Award books and Agatha Award books; $100.00 from Ann Maddux
in appreciation of Library staff; $704.12 from Better World Books through the
Friends of the Colleyville Public Library; and, $1,000.00 from the Friends of the
Colleyville Public Library and $1,000.00 from the Colleyville Library Foundation
in support of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
C. Programs:
Rodne reported that in September 2019, the Library celebrated National Library
Card Sign-Up Month by offering incentives for individuals to present, renew, or
sign-up for a library card. Rodne stated that fall story time programs were
successful as all classes were full and some classes had waiting lists. Rodne
explained that the annual Halloween Party was held in October with 180 in
attendance and Make-and-Take Craft Days were held the week of Thanksgiving
with about 113 total in attendance. Rodne described the Library’s newest
program 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and displayed the materials and
sample prizes to Board Members. Discussion ensued among board members
regarding a variety of possible ideas to promote 1000 Books Before
Kindergarten. Rodne reported that the December Author Luncheon, with Tim
Madigan, had 100 registered and a waiting list. Rodne explained that the 2020
Winter Reading Program would be called Read S’More Books and include
incentives to attend programs and check out books during the 12 week period.
Rodne introduced the 2020 Summer Reading Program and indicated it would
have a medieval theme including castles, royalty, and dragons but that the title
had not yet been determined.
4b Friends of the Colleyville Library Report
Merry Graves reported on behalf of the Friends and stated that the December Pop-
Up Book Sale earned about $260.00 with more anticipated after sales to used book
sellers were complete. Graves stated that the Friends planned to donate $500.00
to the Library in support of the December author luncheon.
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4c Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report
Pat Jones reported that the Foundation received about $2,300.00 from their
participation in North Texas Giving Day in September 2019.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Molly Skinner and seconded by Pat Jones to adjourn the
meeting of the Colleyville Library Board at 6:37 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 February, 2020.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kristi Isbell
Library Community Events Coordinator