HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2017 - Regular Minutes - Bryan College Station Library System Advisory Board BRYAN COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 17, 2017
On the 17th day of May 2017, the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory Board of the cities of
Bryan and College Station, TX met in a regular meeting at the Larry J Ringer Library— 1818 Harvey Mitchell
Pkwy S, College Station, TX.
1. Call to Order
A quorum was met and President, Larry Ringer, called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m. The following
were present:
2. Roll Call of Members
Present/Absent #of meetings # of meetings
held since attended since
NAME appointment appointment
Larry Ringer, President P 118 109
Mary Joy Venuti P 20 15
Jon Anderson P 2 2
Larry Ermis P 2 2
Gary Ives P 18 14
Mary Fran Troy P 14 11
Tracie Ann Pierce P 14 8
3. Recognition of Visitors
Others in attendance were Dr. Larry Koeninger- Library System Director, David Schmitz—Director of
Parks & Recreation/College Station, and Teresa Baldwin - Library Administrative Assistant.
4. Previous Minutes
The minutes of the March 2017 meeting were approved as distributed.
5. Monthly Statistics
The statistics for March and April were reviewed. Dr. Koeninger clarified the following:
a. "Door counts" are taken electronically.
b. Online Services include Ebooks and audio books.
c. New program, Zinio, is for virtual checking out of magazines.
d. Newspapers.com offering has shown great growth since inception.
e. Door counts for April for the Carnegie were amended.
6. Old Business
Ringer Expansion: Mr. Schmitz shared that the Kamatsu plan is at 100% and is ready for presenting to
the city for Council approval. After that, expect a bid process of approximately 4 months. Ground
breaking is expected around the Fall of 2020 and construction should last 18 months.
End of Year Report: Dr. Koeninger will be sending the reports to both Cities for approval.
7. New Business
Five Year Plan: Dr. Koeninger did not have any updates.
8. Librarian's Report
See attached. Particular discussion was had regarding grant acquisitions, Willie's Spirit Night, and
additional restaurant support of the Summer Reading Program.
9. Request for Agenda Items
Agenda items for the July 19th meeting, to be held at the Clara B Mounce Library—201 E 26th St, Bryan,
TX-should be sent to Dr. Koeninger at lkoeninger@bryantx.gov, or by telephone at 209-5611.
10.Adjournment
Mr. Ringer adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.
Larry Ringer, President Larry Koeninger, Library System Director