Alanson Area Public Library
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
April 11, 2018
The April meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library was called to order by President Joan Niewiadomski at 6:17 p.m.. Present were Janet Batog, Pat McFarland, Anna LaRue and Joan Niewiadomski. Absent were Sue Warner and B. R. Smith.
Minutes: The minutes of the March 7, 2018 were read and approved by Pat, seconded by Janet.
Treasurer’s Report:
· Contracts to be sent out to Townships
· Waiting for payment from LAMA to reimburse for DSL for April, May and June, 2017
· Sherry all set for raise. She will be paid retroactive.
· Motion to pay bills, Pat approved, Joan seconded
· Pat moved to accept the Treasurer’s report, supported by Joan.
Director’s Report:
Ukulele program is doing well.
· Looking into telescopes as a rental program.
· Anna attended the Alanson Littlefield school parent/teacher conference on March 13, 2018 and two people signed up for library cards.
· Ron will be coming back to work on April 23; spring story hour session May 22 –June 26.
· Talked to Natalie Cantrell, 2nd Grade teacher at Littlefield school. She will be bringing 2nd graders to library for program. Anna to order books to give out.
· 5 public computers need to be upgraded in the next year. Add Windows 10 and Microsoft Office to the rest of the computers. Replace all other computers in 2019
· Will try Hoopla. Cost $1,000 up front then they will subtract the usage. Try for 6 months/no cancellation penalties. Patrons can borrow for free, e-books, audio books, comic, movies, music and more.
· Anna to attend Rural Library Conference April 30 – May 2nd in Traverse City.
· Anna will make last trip to Columbus April 26th-30
· Motion to accept Director’s report was made by Joan, supported by Janet
Unfinished Business:
· West Traverse Meeting went very well and it was very well received.
· Library substation at Friendship Township will proceed every 2 weeks and maybe bump to once a week starting this summer.
· Anna LaRue was awarded a 2.5% rate increase for 2018-2019
Next regular Board Meeting to be held May 9th.
Budget meeting to be held May 24th at 6:00.
Meeting adjourned 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat McFarland
Acting Secretary