Meet the Board
The Library Center of the Ozarks is a public library district established and maintained according to the provisions of the Missouri Statutes.
LCO is governed by a board of five trustees appointed by the Taney County Commission. The Board is comprised of two Hollister and three Branson subdistrict residents, each serving a four year term.
Officers of the Board of Trustees are elected for the following year at the first meeting in July. Officers include the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Board’s dedication stems from a genuine desire to provide top-notch services, fostering community growth and development. Through their leadership, LCO is committed to providing resources to enrich the quality of life in the community from generation to generation.

Anne E. McGregor
President
through July 2027

Debbie Redford
Vice-President
through July 2026

Jeff Gerken
Secretary
through July 2027

Cody Fenton
Treasurer
through July 2028

Vacant
Member at Large
through July 2029
Board Documents
Contact Information
Branson
- Anne E. McGregor, President – amcgregor@lcozarks.com
- Cody Fenton, Treasurer – cfenton@lcozarks.com
- Jeff Gerken, Secretary – jgerken@lcozarks.com
Hollister
- Debbie Redford, Vice-President – dredford@lcozarks.com
Agendas & Minutes
The Board of Trustees meet on the third Tuesday of the month in the Library’s Tech Room. All meetings are open to the public. Agendas for the meetings are posted on the website and on the Library’s public bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance.
Meeting minutes are generally approved at the following month’s meeting and will be posted after they are approved by the Board of Trustees.
Minutes
Budget and Funding
LCO’s fiscal year runs January – December. The Library is funded primarily through property tax income. State aid, grants, donations, copier/printer income and other miscellaneous income make up the rest of the Library’s operating revenue.
Archived Documents
2024 Meeting Agendas & Minutes
- January 2: Agenda / Minutes
- January 16: Agenda / Minutes
- February 6: Agenda / Minutes
- February 20: Agenda / Minutes
- March 5: Agenda / Minutes
- March 19: Agenda / Minutes
- April 2: Agenda / Minutes
- April 16: Agenda / Minutes
- May 7: Agenda / Minutes
- May 21: Agenda / Minutes
- June 4: Agenda / Minutes
- June 18: Agenda / Minutes
- July 2: Agenda / Minutes
- July 2: Closed Session Minutes
- July 16: Agenda / Minutes
- August 5: Special Session Agenda / Minutes
- August 20: Public Hearing on Tax Rate Agenda / Minutes
- August 20: Agenda / Minutes
- September 17: Agenda / Minutes
- October 15: Agenda / Minutes
- November 13: Site Selection Committee Agenda / Minutes
- November 19: Agenda / Minutes
- December 10: Site Selection Committee Agenda / Minutes
- December 17: Agenda / Minutes
2024 Budget
Service Area
The Library Center of the Ozarks provides free library service to residents, property owners, and college students in the Branson and Hollister school districts.
In August 2023, voters in the Branson and Hollister school districts approved a public library tax levy that provided funding for the newly established Library Center of the Ozarks. On average, those taxpayers pay $75.00 per year in property taxes to support the Library.
Individuals may pay an annual Out of District fee of $75.00 (per household) to use the library. Those paying an Out of District fee have the same privileges as residents.