11.21.2019 Library Board Minutes1SPER
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Library Board
Prosper Town Hall
Library Conference Room
200 S. Main Street, Prosper, TX 75078
Thursday, November 21, 2019, 6:15 pm
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. Board members present: Lenorah Johnson, Bobbi Parry,
Karey Pustejovsky, Andy Cartwright and Danielle Philipson. Absent: Rhonda Thomas, Mandy Jackson
Staff. Leslie Scott, Library Director
Public: None
2. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the October 17, 2019 Library Board
meeting.
Motioned by Johnson, second by Philipson. Approved 5-0
3. Comments by the Public.
None.
4. Report on Library Board update.
None.
5. Report from Library Director
October had 58 programs with 979 in attendance.
Scott shared that the staff is still learning out all the new features of KoHa. They are looking at
population vs. library members. The member numbers are very accurate (not inflated) with inactive
members being removed.
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Tribute Care now has a van. They are working on getting the residents to come in the van to the library
to check out books.
2020 begins new hours for the library.
Scott attended Library Marketing and Communications Conference in St. Louis. A key takeaway was
the need for a brand for the library with a specific logo, colors, and font. Scott is hoping to work with
the Town to move forward.
Friends had a very successful book sale. They made $1473.73.
The next book sale will be held May 2nd from 9:30-2:00 and May 3rd from 12:00-2:00. Set up will be
April 30th.
6. Consider a recommendation to amend the Library Board Bylaws.
Scott shared that due to the fact that there are less action items forthcoming, the library board might
consider amending the bylaws to have quarterly meetings. Meeting dates may be added if extra
meetings are needed or dates need to change.
Board will revisit in January after Scott consults with Town Attorney and he makes recommendations.
7. Elect officers for the Library Board.
Chair - Johnson. Motioned by Cartwright, second by Parry. Approved 5-0
Vice Chair - Cartwright. Motioned by Johnson, second by Philipson. Approved 5-0
Secretary - Pustejovsky. Motioned by Johnson, second by Cartwright. Approved 5-0
8. Discuss Library Board volunteer liaison roles.
Staff Appreciation Liaison- Parry and Philipson
Marketing/Events -
Friends Liaison -
Foundation Researcher - Johnson
9. Determine topics for review/discussion at future meetings.
Nailing down Liaison Roles, and By Laws (frequency of meetings)
10. Informational Items.
The next meeting is Thursday, January 23 at 6:15PM
11. Adjourn.
Motioned by Philipson, seconded by Cartwright. Approved 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
enorah Johnson Date
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