HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/2015 LIBOctober 22, 2015
CITY OF THE COLONY
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2015
The Regular Session of the Library Board of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to
order at 7:06 p.m. on the 22nd day of October, 2015, at The Colony Public Library, 6800
Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call:
Sandi Gehrke
Place 1
Present
Marlene Martin, Vice -Chair
Place 2
Present
Frederick Rushing
Place 3
Present
Judith Hebb
Place 4
Absent
Joanna Krueger
Place 5
Present
Jade Kelly
Place 6
Present
Yasmin Agudelo, Chair
Place 7
Present (7:35 p.m.)
Brian Wade
Council Liaison
Present
Joan L. Sveinsson
Staff Liaison
Present
Jan Williams
Recording Secretary
Present
And with six board members present a
quorum was established
and the following items
were addressed:
1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND
PROCLAMATIONS:
Call to order
Citizen Input
2.0 1 CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of minutes of Library Board meeting held September 24,
2015
Motion to approve the above consent agenda item- Gehrke; second by Rushing;
passed with all ayes
3.0 1 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3.1 Discussion and reports regarding progress on the following Library Board goals
and projects for 2015:
A. Continue to maintain legislative awareness of pertinent library issues
No report.
B. Continue to assist in representing TCPL at school and community activities
No report.
C. Initiate contact and work with the business community to introduce TCPL's
services and resources
No report.
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3.2 Discussion of development of 2016-2020 Long Range Plan
The Board reviewed the elements of the plan as revised in previous meetings and noted
items from the brainstorming session to be included in the plan. Director Sveinsson will
compile the results into a draft for consideration at the December 3, 2015 meeting.
3.3 Discussion and consideration of proposed revisions to the Reference Policy
The Board reviewed the Reference Policy, discussed staff's proposed revisions, and
adopted the revisions.
Motion made by member Rushing; seconded by member Krueger; motion passed with
all ayes
3.4 Receive and discuss staff update regarding Friends of the Library activities:
FOTCPL PRESENTS! Meet the Authors: Approximately sixty people visited with
the twenty-three local authors and illustrators participating in this year's event on
Saturday, September 26. They enjoyed discussing the authors' writing process and
seeing examples of authors' new works. Signed copies were available for purchase.
FOTCPL officers greeted visitors, answered questions about the event, and funded
refreshments for the authors and illustrators.
[Chairman Agudelo arrived at 7:35 p.m.]
FOTCPL PRESENTS! Jazzed About The Library 2015: Approximately ninety people
attended the benefit held Saturday, September 26 at the Cascades Event Center. The
Jazzed planning committee will meet to discuss "lessons learned" and adjustments to
make in the planning of Jazzed 2016
3.5 Receive and discuss staff update regarding public relations events and programs:
Back to Hogwarts Bash: This event was a great success! Over ninety Hogwarts
students of all ages enjoyed visiting the Diagon Alley shops, attending classes, and
competing against other Houses in the Harry Potter Trivia Contest. Many volunteers
and staff members worked together to create this very special event.
Computer Classes: On Saturday, October 17, there were four participants for the
Computer Basics class and three participants for the Internet & Securities class. Classes
for Word 2010 Basics and Excel 2010 Basics will be held on October 31.
Twilight at Bridges Cemetery: This event is for all ages and will be held on Saturday,
October 24 from 4-7 pm. Participants can explore Bridges Cemetery at sunset, enjoy
fall refreshments, and hear a ghostly presentation by Red River Historian, Robin Cole
Jett. There will also be a pumpkin carving contest. In case of rain, this event will be held
at the Library in the multipurpose room.
Booktoberfest: This Family Reading Festival is a partnership event sponsored by TCPL
and The Colony Resource Center; it will be held on Sunday, October 25 from 2-4 p.m.
The festival will feature readings and signings by local authors of children's and youth
books, puppet shows, and door prizes. Courtesy of FOTCPL, each participant will
receive a free book or, if a participant does not find a book to meet his or her interest in
the selection provided, a voucher for a book from FOTCPL's ongoing book sale will be
given.
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Nebraska Furniture Mart event: Nebraska Furniture Mart is sponsoring a book drive
October 7-27 in partnership with TCPL. On October 23, TCPL will provide a book
reading event from 4-7 p.m. in the store.
Salute to American Heroes 11/7: TCPL will have a booth in the Vendors Expo.
Several Board members signed up to assist at the booth.
Gaming Tournament: TCPL's Teen Anime Club will host this event on Saturday,
November 14; doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $3 entry fee; proceeds to benefit TCPL's
teen programs and activities. This event is sponsored by FOTCPL.
3D Design Class: On Sunday, November 22, in classes at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.,
participants can learn the basics of 3D design using the free online program Tinkercad.
They will be able to print their design on TCPL's 3D printer and see the results. The
classes are designed for Grades 3 and up. Space is limited and registration is required.
3.6 The Board reviewed the list of November library programs
ADJOURNMENT
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
APPROVED:
M lene Martin, Vice- air
City of The Colony Library Board
ATTEST:
Williams, Recording Secretary