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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board-Minutes-2/11/2008COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES February 11, 2008 I. CALL TO ORDER — Chair Pat Jones called the meeting of the Colleyville Public Library Board to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL - Members present: Pat Jones, Karen Birkes, Steve Isbell, Susan Potter, Mary Alice Rippe and Nancy Bowen Members absent: Richard Roxburgh Alternates present: Jerome Davis and Thad Bolline Ex-Officio Members present: Nancy Coplen Ex-Officio Members absent: Mayor David Kelly, Steve Banta, Dr. Larry Darlage, Ret Stansberger and Ginny Tigue Council Liaison absent: Tony Licata Staff present: Mary Rodne II. Approval of January 14, 2008 Minutes — A motion was made by Nancy Bowen and seconded by Karen Birkes to approve the January 14, 2008 minutes as corrected. Motion approved unanimously. III. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT a. Monthly Statistics Library Director Rodne distributed Colleyville Public Library Usage Statistics, for review and discussion. In January, patrons had checked out a total of 16,152 items, 73 Colleyville residents registered for library cards, library patron visits totaled 7,170, attendance for programs totaled 550 and volunteer hours totaled 208.25 hours. Rodne noted that the total circulation of library materials this year was 7% higher than the total circulation of library materials last year at this time. b. Donations Director Rodne reported that the Library had received a total of $220 in donations in January. The donations included: $20 from Kathleen Pappa for the purchase of a children's book in memory of Dylan MaKenna Barnard; $100 from Beverly Wood and Michael Karing for the purchase of fishing books to honor Kelye Stites on his Birthday, and $100 from Ann Maddux for the purchase of CD audio books. c. Programs Director Rodne reported that the Youth Services Winter/Spring 2008 programs had started the week of January 21, 2008 and that most of the programs were almost filled. It was noted that attendance had been higher than previous sessions at the Snacks and Stories program for school age children and the Bounce Time for toddlers. Rodne added that Snacks and Stories sessions had been averaging around 40-50 weekly and that Bounce Time had been averaging around 50-70 weekly. Additionally, it was noted that Valentine's Parties were being held in all the story times the week of February 11t", and that Friends of the Library volunteers were assisting at the parties. Director Rodne also reported that the Library's Princess Party event held on February 8, 2008, had been very successful and well received by the 325 who attended the event. Rodne thanked all those who had volunteered at the event and highlighted the wonderful decorating done by volunteer Kay Newton and library staff. IV. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPACE REORGANIZATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Director Rodne reported that staff had been researching public library building consultants that specialize in the design of the new Innovative Library Service Model. Rodne noted that several consultants had presented proposals and added that staff was seeking several more proposals. Rodne presented an overview of new library service concepts, which focus on transforming the Library into a vital destination place for residents of all ages. Rodne added that the proposals will be presented at the March Foundation Meeting and that funding for the consultant fee would be discussed. V. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPACE LONG RANGE PLAN UPDATE Director Rodne reported that staff members continued to work on a plan update which would be presented to the Library Board when completed. VI. FRIENDS OF THE COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT President Mary Alice Rippe reported that the Friends of the Library had held an Executive Board meeting on February 9, 2008 and that the main discussion items included activities for 2008. Rippe confirmed that the Friends were going to sponsor a new fundraiser, a Scholastic Book Fair in conjunction with the Library's 2008 Summer Reading Program the week of June 23 — June 28, 2008. VII. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT Director Mary Rodne presented a report for Ginny Tigue. Rodne announced that Cecilia Monacelli would be serving as the new President of the Library Foundation, but that Ginny Tigue would remain as the Foundation Liaison to the Library Board and City. Rodne added that the Foundation was going to present a$10,000 donation to the Library for the Summer Reading Program at the February 19, 2008, City Council Meeting. It was noted that the remaining funds raised by the 2007 fundraisers would go into the Foundation's special fund designated to complete the second floor. VI11. NEXT MEETING DATE Chair Pat Jones noted that the next Library Board meeting was scheduled on March 10, 2008. IX. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS None X. CITIZEN COMMENTS None XI. ADJOURN: A motion was made by Karen Birkes and seconded by Jerome Davis to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved. The meeting of the Colleyville Public Library Board was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.