Board Meeting October 2014
ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
October 2, 2014 - Regular Monthly Meeting
Meeting called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:05 p.m. Trustees present, were Anne Billiard, Pat McFarland and Sue Warner, BR Smith was absent. Anna LaRue, Library Director, and Sherry Webster were also present.
Minutes:
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Minutes of the September 3, 2014, meeting, were read and with one correction were approved.
No Guests or Public Comment:
Treasurer’s Report:
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Anne presented the bills paid for the month of September, profit and loss statements, and bank statements for initialing.
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Sue moved to approve the payment of the monthly bills, supported by Pat. Payment of bills, approved.
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Liabilities and equities as of September 30, 2014: $14,214.68
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Anne worked with Linda Harris on the 2013-2014 budget. Pat made the motion to accept the amended 2013-2014 budget. Supported by Sue. Motion approved.
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Sue moved to approve the treasurer’s report, supported by Pat, report approved.
Library Director’s Report:
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Anna reviewed the cash and usage report for the month.
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A new computer will be delivered and set up on October 20 by Jean from UPROC.
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Book Club on hold another month as our volunteer has a new baby…..
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Sherry returns on October 27; Robin will continue to work when needed.
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Anna will attend an UPROC training session at Sault St. Marie on October 24.
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The decision was made to close for the Thanksgiving holiday at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, and reopen on Saturday, November 29.
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Pat moved to accept the Library Director’s report; Sue supported; report accepted
Unfinished Business:
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The purchase of book totes was discussed; several samples were presented and pricing. 350 will be ordered in dark green with white printing.
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Library Policies will be reviewed in November.
New Business:
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FOAL – next meeting sometime in October
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UPROC has contacted BR as to his becoming a member of their library council/board for one year.
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DDA meeting discussed; they are requesting all business to build a ‘scarecrow’ and display it outside their business.
Meeting adjourned 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Warner, Secretary