2023-04-20 LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTESCITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2023
The Library Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas, convened in a meeting on April
20, 2023, at the Tom Reid Library, 3522 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas. The following
represents the actions taken in the order they occurred during the meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McClain called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Members present were Chairman McLain, Member Dunn, Member Grimmett, Member
Reynolds, Member Sullivan
Member absent is Member Joshi, Member Nair
Others present were Kevin Carter, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Amy
Coykendall, Executive Assistant, Carroll Krenzke, Friends of the Library President,
Jessica Williams, Branch Librarian, Jennifer Trusty, Branch Librarian
Citizen(s) present none present
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No Citizens attended.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consideration and Possible Action- Certification and Approval of Minutes
from April 20, 2023-
a. Correction to the naming rights sold as “3”.
b. Member Sullivan motioned for approval of minutes. Member Grimmett
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
2. Discussion- FY23 Q2 Budget
a. Asst. Director Carter discussed the budget performance report and budget
worksheet report.
b. Librarian Trusty asked why the communications telephone went from
having a budget to having no budget. Asst. Director Carter explained the
Internal IT Funds and how the change effects the libraries.
3. Discussion- Strategic Planning
a. Asst. Director Carter explained the function of the Library Board and how it
supports the Brazoria County Library System. Due to Director Loranc being
absent from the meeting, Asst. Director Carter will defer back to Librarians
Trusty and Williams for the Library Strategic Priorities.
b. Strategic Items discussed-
i. How the Library Board can best support the Libraries
ii. Advocacy and Maintenance of the Libraries
iii. Book removal challenges and committees
iv. Citizens attending meetings and the protocol
v. Programs offered by the libraries to the community
vi. Brazoria County Library System strategic planning report
4. Reports from Friends Group
a. West Pearland Friends had their annual meeting where they elected new
officials, adopted new by-laws, and adopted an event calendar. Friends
group will participate in Concerts in the Park with a booth on May 12, 2023.
b. Friends Group provided the annual report they give the City.
5. Report from Brazoria County Library System
a. Brazoria County: Preparing for Summer 2023. There is a county-wide
reaching challenge to celebrate Alvin’s Centennial. BrazCon Update: Due
to venue issues planning has not started; still researching locations. Asst.
Director Carter stated that the CVB has some interest in the event and will
put them in touch.
b. Tom Reid Library- Jennifer Trusty- Provided handout. Librarian Trusty
provided information on the recent library break-ins across the county. A
Deaf citizen recently attended their book club, where they were able to
provide a video interpreter for them. There is growing interest in the Maker
Spaces. Librarian Trusty stated the numbers on the handout regarding
visitors in 2022 are skewed due to the facility closure in February and the
primary election.
c. West Pearland Library- Jessica Williams- Provided handout. The library will
be onboarding two full-time staff members soon. The library is currently
averaging approximately 20,000 visitors. President Krenzke inquired if the
door count numbers include the people visiting the tax office only, and not
the library.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Member Grimmett. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the July 20, 2023.
City of Pearland, Texas:
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Kevin Carter
Assistant Director