July 2013
ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
July 10, 2013
Regular Monthly Meeting
Meeting called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:05 p.m. Trustees present, were Anne Billiard, Sue Warner, and BR Smith. Bonnie Weaver was absent. Anna LaRue, Library Director, and Sherry Webster were also present.
Minutes:
- Minutes of the annual budget meeting on June 5, 2013, were read and approved.
- Minutes of the regular monthly meeting on June 5, 2013 were read approved.
No Guests or Public Comment:
Treasurer’s Report:
- Anne presented the bills paid, profit and loss statements, and bank statements for initialing.
- Liabilities and equities as of June 30, 2013: $48,483.42
- A’ thank you’ was received from, Karen Hill, member of the Indian River Friends Group.
- BR made the motion to approve the bill payments for June, supported by Sue; motion approved
- Sue made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report; supported by BR; report approved
Library Director’s Report:
- Casey’s last day will be August 23. The search is ongoing for a new hire. Anna will make some contacts before we advertise the position in the paper.
- Holiday closure dates were reviewed
- Anna reported on the library programs. Positive feedback is on all.
- Michicard will be dissolved by the State by October 1, 2013
- Old fines/lost books issue was discussed
- Sue made the motion to approve the Library Director’s report; BR supported; reported approved
Unfinished Business:
- Book Club – will not meet during summer months; resume in October.
- FOAL report – concentrating on items for silent auction for Riverfest and book sale
New Business:
- An issue concerning library cards and the Alanson Schools ‘Stretch’ Program was discussed. Joan will meet with the director and explain our policy regarding patron library cards.
Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Warner, Secretary