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Call to Order / Roll Call.
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the
Library Board
Library Conference Room
200 South Main Street, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, August 16, 2018, 6:15 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m. Board members present: Andy Cartwright, Mandi
Jackson, Bobbi Parry, Karey Pustejovsky, Heidi Bullock, and Lenorah Johnson.
PISD Liaison: Melissa Surratt.
Staff: Leslie Scott, Library Director.
Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the July 19, 2018, Library Board meeting.
Motioned by Cartwright, second by Pustejovsky. Approved 6-0.
Comments by the Public.
None.
Report on Library Board update.
The renewal of the Friends of Prosper Community Library organization is proceeding well. Legal
Counsel confirmed that remaining member of the Friends executive will call a meeting and invite new
members to join; new members will then proceed to elect a new executive committee and review
bylaws. Library preview event generated considerable interest in Friends; Scott in discussions with
several individuals who indicated they will seek to join the renewed Friends' executive.
The renewed Friends will organize a book sale (tentatively set for November 17); promote the library
on social media; provide support for library events; sell promotional items (e.g. book bag featuring the
Yuly mural). Board members should become members of Friends.
Parry indicated that she has been hearing concerns from the public about difficulties opening the library
door. Scott indicated that Town Council is aware and working with Pogue on a solution.
Report from PISD Librarian Melissa Surratt.
Some lingering confusion with respect to whether Prosper ISD students receive a Prosper Community
Library card regardless of where they live; reinforcing library card policy with Prosper ISD librarians.
Report from Library Director.
Strong participation in July events despite being closed for two full weeks. Over 250 participants at
the first program. 540 votes were cast, equaling 54,000 minutes read by the children over the summer;
number of minutes of reading determined the voting for the names of the library pets Max and Ruby.
Move went smoothly, with no major hiccups; continuing to work with the builder through the "punch
list", including some technology issues.
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New staff is excellent; team has come together very well. Plan to continue to schedule some part-time
hours for some of the summer staff to fill gaps.
Letter on the new library card policy was sent to library users who reside in areas that fall outside of
the zones that pay town tax. Reaction has been mixed, with the majority being surprised to learn that
they do not pay Prosper taxes. Flyer developed to inform these users; library staff also working to
educate. The majority have opted to pay membership fee of $50, which is approximately the cost of
two hardcover books. These additional funds to be directed to the library budget; will help to pay for
additions to the collection.
Pasta For Payment initiative was a huge success; over 100 pounds of pasta was delivered to Bethlehem
Place in lieu of fines. Scott thanked Cartwright for the idea of Pasta donations.
Scott investigating a new integrated library system as the collection has outgrown the current Biblionix
system. Scott also finalizing the One Book, One Town selections.
Scott presented the Fall 2018 event brochure; Board members complimented Scott on the variety of
programming for all ages.
7. Determine topics for review/discussion at future meetings.
Discussion on Library Foundation to take place once renewed Friends is fully running.
8. Informational Items.
Next meeting will be September 20, 2018, at 6:15 p.m. at the new library facility.
9. Adjourn.
Motioned by Jackson. Bullock second. Approved 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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