BM 2025-03-13a ee a City of Coppell, Texas 255 E, Parkway Boulevard
3 Coppell, Texas
COPPELL 75019-9478
PON x ey . Te Minutes
Library Board
Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:00 PM 255 E. Parkway Blvd.
Carla Madrigal
Board Chair
Martha Garber
Board Member
Seth L. Phillips
Board Member
Radhika Rajgopal Singh
Board Member
Manisha N. Pagedar
Alternate Member
Maiya A. Krishna
Youth Advisor
2nd Floor Conference Room
Anne Diamond
Board Vice Chair
Frank Gasparro
Board Member
Haridas Radhakrishnan
Board Member
Elizabeth Mink
Alternate Member
Ananya Gogula
Youth Advisor
Notice is hereby given that the Library Advisory Board of the City of Coppell,Texas,
will met in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at 255 E. Parkway Boulevard at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
Ais ' Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Library Board Chair Carla
Madrigal.
Also present were Library Board Members Anne Diamond, Martha Garber,
Frank Gasparro, Seth L. Phillips, Haridas Radhakrishnan, Radhika Rajgopal
Singh; Alternate Board Members Elizabeth Mink and Manisha N. Pagedar; and
Youth Advisor Malya A. Krishna.
Youth Advisor Ananya Gogula was absent.
Staff in attendance were Library Manager Alexis Wellborn and Administrative
Services Coordinator Laurie Arnold.
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2. Citizen's Appearance
This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the
Board or Commission on any matter. Anyone wishing to address the
Board or Commission should register prior to the start of the meeting.
There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. In the
event that there are more than thirty (30) speakers registered for citizens
appearance, the chairperson may reduce each speaker's time to no less
than one minute per speaker.
The Board or Commission is not permitted to discuss or take action on
any subject raised by a speaker during Citizens' Appearance
None,
3. Approval of Minutes from February 13, 2025
Board Member Haridas Radhakrishnan moved to approve the Minutes from
February 13, 2025, as presented. Board Member Radhika Rajgopal Singh
seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. Review and discuss Library Board Goals and Objectives
Library Manager Alexis Wellborn read the Library Board's Goals and
Objectives originally written by the Library Board to align with the Library's
Strategic Plan and the City of Coppell’s Vision 2040 in 2022:
1. Participate in the implementation of the Library's Strategic Plan
a. Library services reflect the Coppell community and its many facets
b. Library services and information are conveniently accessible to all
c. Library maintains a healthy network of partners through the Coppell
community
d, Library services are provided in an effective and sustainable manner
2. Support and promote the Friends of the Coppell Public Library
3. Promote the Library by active individual participation in Library
programs, outreach and community events
a. Attend Library programs and Council meetings
b. Represent the Library Board at City and civic events
c. Actively use social media to market Library activities
A discussion ensued regarding whether the Goals and Objectives require
updating. It was determined that all updates should wait until after the
revisions to the Library's Strategic Plan have been completed.
5. Discuss Library Board Agenda
2025 Library Board Agenda changes have been made at the request of the
Coppell City Secretary. In an effort to align all Boards and Commissions, the
Library has been asked to shorten Library Board meetings. Youth Advisor and
Manager Reports will now be given on a quarterly basis. A monthly Manager's
memo will give a short, update on Programs of Note for the Month.
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Informational statistics dashboards will continue to distributed, but will not be
discussed in the meetings.
6. Review and discuss Amended Bylaws of Cozby Library and Community
Commons Board
The proposed changes made by the City Attorney to The Amended ByLaws of
Cozby Library and Commons Board were briefly discussed. Several Board
Members wished to make additional suggestions or recommendations. It was
decided all recommendations would be sent to the Library by no later than
Friday, April 4th. The Recording Secretary would compile the
recommendations into one document and distribute it for discussion at the next
Library Advisory Board Meeting.
7. Youth Advisors’ Report
Youth Advisor, Maiya Krishna requested clarification regarding her
responsibilties. Library Manager Alexis Wellborn explained that Youth Advisors
are an important link for the Library and Library Board to the thoughts and
opinions of Coppell'’s youth. She suggested that Maiya attend programs and
speak with her peers about the Library. She could ask them what they like or
would like to see at the Library. Board Member Frank Gasparro described the
position as, "A conduit between the Youth and the Library and Library Board".
8. Friends of the Coppell Public Library - Library Giving Day Update
Board Member Frank Gasparro reviewed details of the first Library Giving Day
of North Texas on April 1st. All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Coppell
Public Library. The Friends help fund programs not covered In the Library's
budget.
Gently used library donations of books and books on cd that have been
published within the last five years; complete games and puzzles; and blurays
and dvds are accepted daily at the Library. The Library will not accept
incomplete games and puzzles; old books or damaged books; magazines and
pamphlets or vhs tapes.
All book sales benefit the Friends.
The next Friends Meeting will be March 24, 2025, at 7p.m. in the Library.
9. Library Manager's Report
Library Manager Alexis Wellborn reviewed library operations, programs and
events.
The Library Is currently replacing many of the shelves in the Children's section.
Due to a dishwasher leak, the Facilities Department will be replacing most of
Library's staff kitchen.
On April 2nd, the entire Library staff will attend the Texas Library Association’
(TLA) Convention in Dallas for Staff Development Day.
Effective June 1, 2025, the Library's hours will change:
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Current Hours: Lobby Opens @ 9 am M - F
M-T:10-9
F 10-6
$s 10-5
$ 1-5
New Hours: No Separate Lobby Hours
M-T 9-8
F 10-5
$ 10-5
Ss 12-5
There will be no Library Advisory Board meeting in July.
Library Manager Alexis Wellborn reviewed Programs of Note during the
Upcoming Spring Break.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Library Advisory Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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Carla Madrigal, Library Board Chair Va A,
Laurie A. Arnold, Administrative Services Coordinator
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