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BRYAN COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
November 16,2016
On the 16th day of November 2016,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 Larry J.Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway
South, College Station,Texas.
1. Call to Order
President Larry J Ringer called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and the following were present: (Note: A
quorum was present)
2. Roll Call of Members
Present/Absent #of meetings held #of meetings
since appointment attended since
NAME appointment
Larry Ringer,President P 117 107
Mary Joy Venuti A 18 I 13
Diane Rektorik P 26 I 24
Gary Ives P 17 I 13
Terri Gilbert A 12 2
Mary Fran Troy P 12 10
Richard M. Cortez, Sr. A 12 9
Tracie Ann Pierce P 12 7
3. Recognition of Visitors
Others in attendance were Kelly Kelby,Dr. Larry Koeninger,Library System Director, and Heidi Krape,Library
Administrative Assistant.
4. Previous Minutes
The minutes of the September 21,2016 meeting were approved as distributed.
5. Monthly Statistics
The statistics for September and October were reviewed. We have more people coming into the building but
circulation is slightly down from last year.
6. Old Business
Ringer Expansion: Ms.Kelby stated there were lots of changes after the presentation of the 60%plan. We should
see the 90%plan in mid-December and the group will meet to discuss it in January. It is likely that construction
will not begin until the fall.
Credit Card Payments: We have been in contact with the company that will be handling the installation.The
server software will be installed November 30th and then on-site card reader installation and staff training will be
December 7-8.At this time,we will not have a minimum charge requirement for patrons.
Elevator Update: Folks were in the buildmg for the electrical prep work last week. While we don't have a
specific start date for the elevator replacement,we anticipate it will be late winter/early spring.
7. New Business
There is no new business to discuss.
8. Librarian's Report
Dr.Koeninger's Librarian's Report is attached.The Board thanked Diane Rektorik and Richard Cortez, Sr. for
their service on the Board.Both will be rotating off next month.
Request for Agenda Items
If anyone has items to discuss at the January 18, 2017 meeting,please notify Larry Koeninger,209-5611.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Larry Ringer,President Larry Koeninger, Library System Director
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. at the Mounce Library.