ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May 3, 2017
The monthly meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski at 6:00 pm. Those present were Anne Billiard, Janet Batog, Pat McFarland, BR Smith, Sue Warner, and Library Director, Anna LaRue.
No guests present.
Minutes: Minutes of the April 13, regular board meeting were approved with one correction. A question was raised concerning the wording of the March 2, 2017 minutes. This was also corrected.
Treasurer’s Report:
• Bills paid for the month of April were presented for initialing.
• Liabilities and equities as of April 30: $123,221.67
• State Aid check received
• Village of Alanson payment received
• A donation for $436.05 was received from First Federal of Northern Michigan.
• Motion was made by BR and supported by Pat to approve payment of April bills. Payment approved.
• Motion by Pat and supported by BR to accept the treasurer's report. Report approved.
Director’s Report:
• Cash and usage report was reviewed. Donations continue to be made, which is nice!
• Program report:
• Raptor program had about 40 in attendance.
• Navajo Code Talkers Program is May 17, at 7:00 pm
• Book Club book for June will be: 'The Underground Railroad', by Colson Whitehead
• Approved purchase of a DVD player
• Sue Kissinger's evaluation was completed.
• Anna asked for additional time off over the Memorial Day Holiday.
• Anne moved to approve report, supported by Pat, report accepted.
Unfinished :
• New trustee/treasurer position will not be official until nominated and approved by the township board at the June meeting.
• Official by-laws of the village and township relating to the appointment of library trustees is being reviewed and updated.
• Trustees will attend Alanson Village meeting on May 8, at 7:00 pm, and the Maple River Township Council meeting on May 15, at 7:30 pm.
• Budget workshop meeting is May 24, at 6:00 pm
• Policy review - each trustee will review policies and any necessary updates and/or changes to be discussed at the June meeting.
New Business:
• FOAL meeting, May 18, at 6:00 pm
• Approved salary increase for Sue Kissinger
• Regular meeting and Budget meeting on June 7, at 6:00 pm. Joan will post budget meeting notice in Harbor Light.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Warner, Secretary