September 2017
ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
September 6, 2017
The monthly meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by Vice President, BR Smith, at 6:05 p.m. Trustees present were Pat McFarland, Janet Batog and Sue Warner. Library Director Anna LaRue was also present. Joan Niewiadomski was absent.
Minutes: Minutes of the August 2, 2017 meeting were approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report:
• Bank statements and bills for August were presented;
• Motion was made by Sue to approve the bill payments for August; supported by Pat. Motion approved.
• Profit and loss statements were presented.
• Total liabilities and equity as of August 31, 2017: $191,244.58
• Sue, moved to accept the treasurer’s report, supported by Pat, report accepted.
Library Director’s Report:
• Monthly cash and usage report was presented.
• Programs:
Story hour will start - 9/26 and run through 10/31
September 20, at 7:00 pm; “ Michigan Weather: Predicting the Unpredictable!”
October 12, at 7:00pm; “Haunts of Mackinac”
Book Club book of the month: “All Girls Filling Station, Last Reunion”, by Fannie Flagg
· Ukulele Lending Program – ready ; Anna drawing up use policy
· Anna will be attending UPROC conference on September 13 and 14.
· Sue moved to accept the director’s report, supported by Janet; report approved
Unfinished Business:
• Book sale profit was $1690.40
• Visits to the West Traverse and Pleasantview township meeting went well
New Business:
· None
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary