ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 7, 2016
The monthly meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:00 pm. Trustees present were Anne Billiard, Pat McFarland, Sue Warner, and BR Smith, and Library Director, Anna LaRue. No guests were in attendance.
Minutes: Minutes of the November 3, 2016 regular board meeting were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
· Bills paid for November were presented; Sue made the motion to approve the payment of the June bills, supported by Pat. Payment approved.
· Anne discussed the recent audit.
· Possible cost cutting measures were discussed
BR moved to accept the treasurer’s report, supported by Pat, report accepted.
Director’s Report:
· Cash and usage report was reviewed.
· Book Club review: 9-10 in attendance and discussion went well
· Programs for 2017 report:
§ April 19, 7:00 pm – Mackinaw Straits Raptor Watch Program
§ June 21, 7:00 pm –Army Corp of Engineers, Soo Lock Program (tentative)
§ Hope to have Ron Fowler at the Riverfest in August
§ George Colburn – Navajo Code Talkers (tentative)
Sue moved to accept the director’s report, supported by Anne. Report accepted.
Unfinished Business:
· Treasurer’s position was discussed. Pat will shadow Anne, and see how things are done. Anna has also volunteered to take over several of the responsibilities.
· Board vacancy – this will be tabled until the new village council has had a chance to settle in.
· Alanson Christmas Open House – Friday, December 10, 5-8 pm.
New Business:
· Discussed the possibility of inviting the Petoskey Library Director to a meeting. Tabled until February meeting.
· Trustees and library director will attend Readmond Township meeting on January 4, 2017. The AAPL regular meeting will be January 11.
· It was decided board representation at other contracted township meetings would be beneficial. Dates will be announced at a later date.
· Policy reviews will be scheduled in 2017.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Sue Warner, Secretary