HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2010 - Regular Minutes - Bryan College Station Library System Advisory Board MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BRYAN+ COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
MAY 18,2010
On the 18th day of May,2010,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 Clara B.Mounce Public
Library,201 E.26th Street,Bryan,Texas.
1. Sonia Gangotena,Vice President,called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.and the following were
present:
2. ATTENDANCE
Name Present/ #of meetings #of meetings %attended
Absent held since attended since in last 6
appointment appointment months
Larry Ringer, President A 73 67 66
Sonia Gangotena,V-Pres. P 20 13 100
Katherine Edwards P 30 27 100
Helen Kunz A 15 12 66
Carroll Johnson P 32 21 100
Elizabeth Pool P 9 9 100
Charles Smith P 14 14 100
Mary Fran Troy P 25 22 100
3. Other attendees were Larry Koeninger,Community Librarian; Kathleen Dill,Ringer Library
Manager; Susan Pare,Ringer Librarian;Joey Dunn,Deputy City Manager; and Laura Mills,
Administrative Assistant.
4. The minutes of the meeting for March 23,2010 were approved as distributed.
5. The monthly stats for March and April 2010 were reviewed. The collection increased in the
Clara Mounce stats due to the purchase of e-audio books from Recorded Books.
6. In old business,Dr.Koeninger reported that no action had been taken from the CIP to
recommend an architect for the Ringer expansion project.
7. A.In new business,Dr.Koeninger stated that the Interlocal Agreement for the Ringer Library is
under review. Both finance departments are involved and the formula for funding the Ringer
Library will most likely be revised. Any proposed changes are subject to approval from the legal
departments of both cities and discussed with the Library Advisory Board.
B. Dr.Koeninger reported the budget is under discussion. The City of Bryan is looking for ways to
conserve funds for the remainder of the fiscal year.
C.Bobbee Pennington updated the board on the summer events planned at the libraries. She
stressed the importance of keeping kids reading during the summer to keep reading skills loss to a
minimum.
D. Susan Pare shared information about the Adult Summer Reading Program at both libraries.
Special programs are planned including a Meet and Greet reception with the Dr.Koeninger and a
workshop on genealogical research. Peggy Noynaert,Librarian at the Ringer Library will host a
monthly book club.The Friends of the Library will help fund the program by providing small prizes
to participants.
8. Librarians report: See attached report from Dr.Koeninger.
9. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20,2010 at the Carnegie History Center.
10. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Approved by:
Larry 'in er, �- • :nt LarrfKoeninger,Community Librarian