Comal County

Bulverde Area Rural Library District

In January 2000 a special election established the Bulverde Area Rural Library District in the western portion of Comal County, funded by a half of one percent sales tax, per Texas Local Government Code 326, which established Library Districts.

There is currently only one library in the District, the Mammen Family Public Library. The Library District does not receive any property taxes and only benefits if you shop in the western portion of Comal County.

BARLD-Map

Our Mission

The mission of the Bulverde Area Rural Library District (BARLD) is to promote literacy, inspire a lifelong love of learning, and support the arts, science, and literary needs of our community.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide access to valuable educational resources and learning opportunities, no matter what age or stage of life, in a safe and welcoming space.

BARLD Board of Trustees

Name / Position

Term

Donna Harris

President

2022-2024

Michele Grauerholz

Vice President

2021-2023

Debbie Neubauer

Treasurer

2021-2023

Lori Mammen

Secretary

2022-2024

Dr. Judith Fleming

At Large

2022-2024

Trustee Training Resources

BARLD Board Meetings

The BARLD Trustees meet monthly, normally on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30am at the Mammen Family Public Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163.  

Meetings are open to the public. The agenda will be posted on this webpage and in the library 72 hours prior to the meeting.  The following meeting(s) are currently scheduled:

  • Thursday, December 14, 2023 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, February 15, 2024 9:30am – Regular meeting
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:30am – Regular meeting

If you need help, please call the library at 830.438.4864 during regular open hours. You will find current agendas and minutes posted on this page.  

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BARLD Public Policy

BARLD Public Policy

Att P-1 Library Bill of Rights

Att P-2 Materials and Services Provided

Att P-3 BARLD Metes and Bounds

Att P-4 Freedom to View

Att P-5 Freedom to Read

Att P-6 Free Access to Libraries for Minors

Att P-7 Library Hours and Days Closed

Att P-8 Fees Schedule

Att P-9 Confidentiality of Library Records

Att P-10 Patron Request for Purchase

Att P-11 Statement of Concern about Library Resources

Att P-12 Procedures for Computer and Internet Use

Att P-13 Electronic Devices Borrowing Registration Form

Att P-14 Approved Free Library Card Zip Codes

BARLD Organization Documents

BARLD Bylaws

BARLD Organization chart

 

 

 

Financial Policy and Disclosures

BARLD Annual Financial Report Audit 2022

Debt report form_2022

 

BARLD Financial Policy

Att F-1 Approved Financial Institutions

Att F-2 Schedule of Expenditures Authorization

Att F-3 BARLD Requisition and Specification Procedures for Purchases over $500.00

Att F-4 BARLD Non-Bid Purchases Over $500.00

Att F-5 Competitive Bidding

Att F-6 Evaluation and Award of Bids or Proposals

Att F-7 Guidelines for Sole Source Purchases

Att F-8 Inventory Systems and Schedule

Att F-9 Receipt of Donated Materials

Att F-10 Collection Maintenance Guidelines

Att F-11 Code of Conduct

Att F-12 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

Att F-13 Conflict Disclosure Statement

Att F-14 Response Plan for Fraud, Theft, and Corruption

Att F-15 Disclosure Form for Fraud, Theft, and Corruption

Att F-17 Adoption of Annual Review of the Public Funds Financial Investment Policy

Att F-18 Sources of Non-Sales Tax Revenue

Att F-19 Adoption of the Annual Review of the Non-Sales Tax Revenue Financial Policy

Att F-20 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services

 

 

 

Minutes

BARLD Minutes 26October2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Minutes 21September2023 Regular session

BARLD Minutes 29August2023 Special Metting

BARLD Minutes 17August2023 Regular Session

BARLD Minutes July 20, 2023 Regular Session

BARLD Minutes June 15, 2023 Regular Session

BARLD Minutes May 18, 2023 Regular Session

BARLD Minutes April 20, 2023 Regular Session

BARLD Minutes March 12, 2023 Special Session

BARLD Minutes March 9, 2023 Regular Session

BARLD Minutes February 16, 2023 Regular Session

BARLD Minutes January 19, 2023 Regular Session

 

Agendas

To request prior minutes or any records requests, please send a written request to the Library Director via email at susan@mfplibrary.org or by letter to 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163.

BARLD Agenda 16Nov2023 Regular Meeting

BARLD Agenda 26October 2023 Regular Meeting

BARLD Agenda 21Sep2023 Regular Meeting

BARLD Agenda 17Aug2023 Regular Meeting

BARLD Agenda 20Jul2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 15Jun2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 18May2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 20Apr2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 12Mar2023 Special session

BARLD Agenda 9Mar2023 Regular meeting

BARLD Agenda 16Feb2023 Regular Session

BARLD Jan2023 BARLD Regular meeting

MFP Library Monthly Reports

The Mammen Family Public Library Director is hired by the BARLD Trustees to manage the day to day operations of the library.  Here you will find monthly reports on those operations.

MFPL Monthly report – November 2023 on October activities

MFPL Monthly report – October 2023 on September activities

MFPL Monthly report – September 2023 on August activities

MFPL Monthly report – August 2023 on July activities

MFPL Monthly report – July 2023 on June activities

MFPL Monthly report – June 2023 on May activities

MFPL Monthly report – May 2023 on April activities

MFPL Monthly report – Apr 2023 for Mar 2023 activities

MFPL Monthly report – Mar 2023 for Feb 2023 activities

MFPL Monthly report – Feb2023 for Jan 2023 activities

 

BARLD Elections

Order of General Election

We have 3 candidates running for two positions who will be on the November 7, 2023 ballot for the Bulverde Area Rural Library District:

  • Joseph DiPasquale
  • Michele Grauerholz
  • Deborah Neubauer

Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot

Notice of Deadline to file for a place on the Ballot

Application for a place on the general election ballot

TX Ethics Commission – Forms and Instructions for Local_Filing_Authorities

Candidacy

2023 Important Election Dates

Ballots by mail:

Strategic Plan

2022-2024 BARLD Strategic Plan

In 2016 the BARLD Trustees commissioned a 10 year Master Facilities plan and in 2018 initiated the first phase of the plan, expanding the existing facility.  The 2018-2019 expansion/renovation was funded through bonds from an interlocal agreement with Comal County and was complete in September 2019.

2016-2026 Master Facilities plan

January 2023 FOL Annual meeting presentation by Susan Herr