Board Minutes July 2014
ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 2, 2014
Regular Monthly Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Vice President, BR Smith. Board trustees present were Anne Billiard, Pat McFarland, and Sue Warner. Library Director, Anna LaRue, and Sherry Webster were also present. Joan Niewiadomski was absent.
No Guests or Public Comment:
Minutes:
- Minutes of the June 4, meeting were read and approved, with one correction. Minutes of the annual budget meeting on June 4, were also read and approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
- Profit and loss statements, bills paid for the month of June, and bank statements were presented for review and initialing. Motion was made to approve the payment of the bills by Sue and supported by Pat. Motion carried.
- Total assets and liabilities for the month of June: $81,139.09
- Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was made by Pat, supported by Sue. Report accepted.
Library Director’s Report:
- The cash and usage report for the month was reviewed.
- Senior computer class was canceled due to lack of participants
- Bill Jamerson will present his program on the history of the CCC camps, on July 30. Old fashioned cookies requested by Anna for reception after.
- Ancestry Plus Program is up and running. Media coverage of this program encouraged.
- The ‘Unattended Children’s Policy’ was discussed. A motion was made by Sue, to change the wording to: children under the age of ten (10), must be accompanied by an adult. (18 or older). Motion supported by Anne. Policy change approved.
- Sue moved to approve the Library Director’s report; supported by Pat. Report approved.
Unfinished Business:
- The issue of a stipend for Anne was dismissed.
- Book sale: August 8th is set up; sale on Sat. the 9th, from 10-2 and Sun. the 10th, from 12-2.
- The Riverfest ‘FOAL’ silent auction – canceled; there will be a raffle with 3-4 larger items for the drawing
New Business:
- BR gave a report on the DDA meeting he attended.
- Next DDA meeting will be on August 14, at 5:30
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary
