2017-04-10 Agenda with Backup DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
SCHEDULED MEETING
North Branch Library
April 10,2017
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
• Call to Order: Bonnie McCormick,President
• Public Forum
o Members of the public are invited to address the Board during this time. Speakers
are limited to a 5 minute presentation.
• Approve Minutes from the March 13,2017 meeting.
• Library Report—Terri Gibbs:
o Library Budget update
o Staff presentation: Kerry Montz
• Foundation Report:
o Checking account: $15,651.51
• Friends of the Library report: Barbara Halbert
• New Business and Announcements
This item provides a section for Board members to suggest items for future agendas,
request information from the Director of Libraries, and/or make announcements of public
interest.
• Adjournment
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton,Texas,on the day of ,2017 at o'clock(a.m.) (p.m.).
CITY SECRETARY
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DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES OF LIBRARY BOARD
Emily Fowler Central Library
March 13, 2017
Attending: Jean Greenlaw, Bonnie McCormick, Sarah Gamblin, Patrick McLeod,Alice Mankoff
Absent:Jennifer Collins, Barbara Halbert
Staff: Terri Gibbs,Sarah Fullwood
City Staff: None
CALLED TO ORDER: Called to order by President Bonnie McCormick at 5:30.
PUBLIC FORUM: No members of public present
APPROVE MINUTES
The February 13, 2017 meeting minutes were approved.Jean Greenlaw made the motion to approve;
Patrick McLeod seconded.
LIBRARY REPORT: Terri Gibbs
• Seed library began March 1 at Emily Fowler Library. Interest has been good.
• Vita United Way Volunteers sent an update on the Tax Program. North Branch has completed
42% of all Denton County program tax returns, returning $1,852,355 as of March 6 to Denton
area families.The program runs until April 15, 2017.
• Budget requests for FY 17-18: A permanent increase in materials funding with the dollar amount
yet to be determined. A new budget process is in place whereby city departments will present
to City Council as well as City staff. Fowler will also be assisting the Police Dept. in a request for a
permanent police officer to patrol the Quakertown park area and the city buildings located
there, including Emily Fowler Central Library.
• Presentation: Library Marketing by Sarah Fullwood
o Sarah discussed the need for branding and uniformity across library marketing
materials. Discussion followed as to the outlets for marketing and giveaways.
FOUNDATION REPORT: Terri Gibbs
• Current checking account balance is$15,651.61.
o Trustees met Feb. 23 and decided to reinvest the CD which currently has a balance of
$101,454.70 in the BBVA bank.
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: No report
NEW BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
• None
MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Terri Gibbs for
Jennifer Collins, Secretary