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WILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
February 10,2005
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday,
February 10, 2005 in the program room at the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair, Melissa Hall at 7:05
p.m. Other board members present were Pamela Bennett, Saul Friedman, Lori Pierson, Beth
Sparks, David Smith, Morgan Griffin and Melanie LeMay. Staff in attendance were Library
Director, Kathy Edwards, Assistant Library Director, Connie Moss, Librarian Supervisor, Jane
Darling, Youth Services Librarian, Marianne Follis and Administrative Technician, Janet lance.
2. READING AND APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED January 13, 2005:
Saul Friedman moved to approve the minutes and Beth Sparks seconded the motion. All were in
favor and the minutes were approved.
3. CITIZENS' APPEARANCES: None
4. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
. Library Remodel Project Update: The service desks are installed temporarily
awaiting the correct contrast colors and laminate. The punch list for staff
workstations is ongoing. The shelving punch list is completed. The new end panels,
staff task chairs/stools, public benches and display tables are scheduled for delivery on
Friday, February 11, 2005. The signage will be installed after the new end panels are
in place.
The public restrooms are scheduled to be steam cleaned and the tile grout sealed. The
facilities department has scheduled cleaning and waxing of vinyl floors. Re-Iamping
of the library, which is done every few years was completed.
Kathy Edwards will be attending the Coppell Rotary Breakfast on Monday, February
14th, to receive a donation to purchase a love seat for the children's area.
. Workload Statistics: There was a slight decrease in overall circulation, but book
circulation is even. There was an increase in the number of children's programs and in
the number of children attending these programs.
. Collection Development Policy: The library has received a verbal complaint on a
new book. A letter and a copy of the book's republication information have been sent
to the patron. At this tine there has not been any more communication from the
patron regarding the complaint.
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. Comments/Suggestions: There was no discussion on the comments/suggestions
received in January.
5. APPROVAL OF AMENDED BYLAWS: The revised By-laws were given to the board
members to review for approval. By-laws were amended from 8 regular board members to seven.
Saul Friedman moved to amend By-laws and Pamela Bennett seconded the motion. Carried.
6. SIGNATURE OF THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY FY 03/04REPORT: The report
will be signed at a later date.
7. DISCUSSION ON YOUTH SERVICES: There was no discussion at this time from the
board members. Connie Moss reported that the Young Adults Books have been readjusted along
with the media and periodicals to create a separate area for the young adults. Library staff are
currently re-arranging the children's collection.
8. DATE FOR THE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, April 17, 2005 and alternate
date of Sunday, May 1, 2005 are the dates suggested for the open house. Kathy will confirm
these dates with Clay Phillips and Jim Witt. Melissa Hall has agreed to contact the Coppell
Chamber of Commerce about conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony, if appropriate. Discussion
followed on details of the open house.
Morgan Griffin and Melanie LeMay stated that the study rooms will be good for students to meet
to do their projects and that students are being made aware of the study room.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Saul Friedman moved and Lori Pierson seconded to adjourn at 7:45
p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Lance
Administrative Secretary
Approved as written 3/1 0/05
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