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BRYAN+COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
November 18,2008
1.On the 18th day of November 2008, the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory
Board of the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, met in a regular meeting at the Carnegie History
Center, 111 S. Main,Bryan, Texas.
1. Larry Ringer called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and the following members were present:
2. ATTENDANCE
MEMBER Present/ #of Meetings #of Meetings %attended
Absent held since attended since in last 6
Appointment appointment months
Larry Ringer,President P 65 60 100
Mary Fran Troy P 18 17 100
James Bradford A 36 19 66
Carroll Johnson P 23 15 66
Katherine Edwards P 21 19 100
Sonia Gangotena,Vice President A 12 6 0
Helen Kunz P 6 4 66
Charles Smith P 5 5 100
3. Also present were Clara Mounce, Community Librarian; Joey Dunn, City of Bryan Deputy City
Manager;and Laura Mills,Adm. Asst.
4. The minutes of the meeting for September 16,2008 meeting were approved as distributed.
5. The monthly stats for September and October were discussed.
6. A. In old business, Mr. Ringer reported that the Capital Improvement Project for Library expansion
was approved by the voters. The earliest date for the expansion is expected in year 2011. He mentioned
that the Friends of the Library should consider fundraising for the expansion as well.
7. A. In new business, Mrs. Mounce reported the Polaris contract for the Integrated Library System was
approved by both cities. Expected migration is April,2009.
8. In the librarian's report, the Community Librarian said the dedication of Sale Park and the Downtown
Lighting Event is November 20th. Various local entertainers are scheduled for the event with
refreshments provided by Clara Mounce and The Woman's Club.
9. The next meeting will be January 20, 2009 at the Larry Ringer Library. Contact Laura Mills in the
administrative office at 979-209-5614 if there are agenda items to be discussed.
10. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Approved by:
Larry Ringer,President Clara Mounce, Community Librarian