ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 3, 2016
The monthly meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:00 pm. Trustees present were Pat McFarland, Sue Warner, and BR Smith. Library Director, Anna LaRue, was also present. Anne Billiard was absent. No guests were in attendance.
Minutes: Minutes of the October 5, 2016 regular board meeting were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
· Reconciled bank statements for August and September were presented for initialing;
· Bills paid for September and October were presented; Sue moved to approve the payment of the bills, supported by Pat. Bills payment approved.
· Total of Equities and Liabilities as of Oct. 31, 2016 $172,138.95
· Pat moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Supported by Sue. Report accepted.
Director’s Report:
· Cash and usage report was reviewed.
· Program report:
Ron Fowler’s story hours are over
Book Club started on 11/2/16 with 15 attending. Book for December is, “A Man Called Ove”, by Fredric Backman
· Raises for the part time employees ( Robyn and Mack) was discussed.
· Sue moved to approve the director’s report, supported by BR, report approved.
Unfinished Business:
· None
New Business:
· Alanson Christmas will be 12/9/16 from 5-8.
· Treasurer’s position discussed
Next meeting – December 7, 6:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary