June 2013
ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
June 5, 2013
Annual Budget Meeting and Regular Monthly Meeting
Meeting called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:00 p.m. Trustees present, were Anne Billiard, B.R. Smith, and Sue Warner, and Bonnie Weaver. Library Director, Anna LaRue, and Sherry Webster were also present.
Minutes:
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Minutes of the May 15, 2013 budget workshop meeting, were read and approved
Motion: The budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year was presented. Discussion followed. B.R. made the motion to approve the budget for the 2013-1014 fiscal year. Supported by Sue; budget approved.
Budget meeting adjourned at 6:10.
Regular monthly meeting called to order at 6:15.
Treasurer’s Report:
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Anne presented the bills to be paid, the profit and loss statements, and the bank statements for initialing
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Sue made the motion to pay the monthly bills, supported by Bonnie. Motion carried.
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Total liabilities and equity as of May 31, 2013, $63,888.57
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The check from Littlefield Township was received.
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Sue moved to accept the treasurer’s report, supported by Bonnie. Report approved.
Library Director’s Report:
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The cash and usage report was discussed.
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Michicard pros and cons were discussed – will revisit at a later date.
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Summer reading programs, E-Reader class, and a possible book signing with local author were discussed.
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The book renewal policy, which is in place, will be enforced.
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An optional program using PayPal for paying library fees (fines) was discussed. We will revisit this issue.
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B.R. moved to accept the librarian’s report, supported by Bonnie. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
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Book Club will be on Monday, June 24, at 11:00. New book: “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry”
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FOAL meeting Wed., June 12 at 6:30. They need donations for the silent auction at Riverfest. July 27 deadline for these donations.
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Book Sale: Friday, August 9, set up from 4-6; sale Sat., August 10 from 10-2; and Sunday from 12-2.
New Business:
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Election of officers: B.R. moved that the present slate of officers remain the same. Supported by Sue. Election over!
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July meeting date change because of the 4thholiday – meeting will be on July 10th.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary