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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 10, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Public Library
110 Main Street
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gary McPherson called the meeting of the Colleyville Library Board to order at
6:02 p.m.
Present Board members: Chair Gary McPherson, Molly Skinner, Pat Jones, Cecilia
Sublette, Merry Graves, Joan Roberts; City Staff: Library Director Mary Rodne, Library
Community Events Coordinator Kristi Isbell
Absent: Kay Newton, Lourdes McWithey
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 9, 2019
A motion was made by Molly Skinner and seconded by Merry Graves to approve the
December 9, 2019 minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Review of Colleyville Library Fee Schedule
Director Rodne explained that City departments conduct an annual review of their
respective fee schedules and provide to City Council information on any requested
changes. Rodne distributed and explained the current Library fee schedule and a
survey of area library copy and fax fees for comparison. Discussion ensued regarding
automatic renewals, the pros and cons of fine-free policies, library cards for school
district employees, and other fee philosophies. Rodne explained that Library staff and
Board would be reviewing the fee schedule closer, in upcoming meetings, in order to
update and make proposals for City Council consideration.
3b Discussion of Items for Future Agendas
The next regularly scheduled meeting was tentatively set for Monday, April 13, 2020.
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4. REPORTS
4a Librarian's Report
A. Monthly Statistics:
Director Rodne provided an overview of the statistics for the months of December
2019 through January 2020.
B. Donations:
Rodne stated that the Library received $600.00 December 2019 through January
2020. In December, the Library received $100.00 from David and Pam Brandt; and,
in January, the Library received $500.00 from the Friends of the Colleyville Public
Library in support of the December 2019 author luncheon.
C. Programs:
Rodne stated that programming began on January 20 and kicked off with a snow day
themed story time in the Plaza. Rodne explained the “love notes” adorning the
Library’s interior, in honor of Library Lovers Month, and how this mini-event is
combined with the Library’s annual Materials Availability Survey. Rodne stated that
the new 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program had 107 participants, thus far, with
several having reached the 500 Books mark. Rodne added that the circulating STEAM
Kits, funded by a Colleyville Woman’s Club grant (collection increased from 28 to 51
kits), were popular among patrons and that these kits had circulated, in total, 568
times. Rodne provided information on a new telescope donation, to the Library, by a
Colleyville resident through the program, Cornerstones of Science, and explained that
policies would need to be developed regarding the circulation and care of this larger
telescope. Rodne stated that the December 2019 author luncheon, presented by Tim
Madigan, was successful with 104 registered and that the next author luncheon,
presented by Skip Hollandsworth and scheduled for March 7, already had 70
registered. Rodne added that a British Tea Party had been scheduled for May 9, 2020
and Holocaust speaker, Max Glauben, had been scheduled for June 20, 2020.
4b Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Report
Joan Roberts reported on behalf of the Friends and stated the annual Friends’ Book
Sale was scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2020. Roberts provided information on funds
received from booksellers and reminded that the Friends Book Shelf, located near the
study rooms, is back and well stocked with sale books. Rodne added that the Library
would partner with the Friends and create a larger event, outside, on the day of the
book sale by featuring large lawn games and possibly a food truck.
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4c Colleyville Public Library Foundation Report
Pat Jones reported that the Robert J. and Helen H. Glaser Family Foundation donated
$10,000.00 for the 2020 Summer Reading Program, but a date has not been
determined for the presentation to City Council.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Pat Jones and seconded by Molly Skinner to adjourn the meeting
of the Colleyville Library Board at 6:58 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE
8th DAY OF June, 2020.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kristi Isbell
Library Community Events Coordinator