ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
January 11, 2017
The monthly meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by Vice President, BR Smith at 6:00 pm. Those present were Anne Billiard, Pat McFarland, Sue Warner, and Library Director, Anna LaRue. President, Joan Niewiadomski was absent. No guests were in attendance.
Minutes: Minutes of the December 7, 2016 regular board meeting were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
· Reconciled bank statements for November and December were presented for initialing.
· Bills paid for December were presented; Sue moved to approve payment, supported by Pat. Bill payment approved.
· Payments from both the village and township have been received.
Sue moved to accept the treasurer’s report, supported by Pat, report accepted.
Director’s Report:
· Cash and usage report was reviewed.
· Program report:
o Book Club met on 1/4/17; Book for February is “Follow the River”, by James Alexander Thom
o May 17, 7:00 pm; “Navajo Code Talkers”, with George Colburn
o June 21, 7:00 pm; “Soo Locks and World War II”
o Ron Fowler Story Program – Riverfest (August 12) not confirmed
o Bill Jamerson, “Up in the U.P.”, August? not confirmed
o “Michigan Residents in the Civil War”, with David Lyle – not confirmed
· Closing dates set for the coming year
· Ukulele lending program discussed
· Official notice from the state, we are now a level 3 library (11,600) due to the decrease in the service area
· Last month’s electric bill questioned; higher than usual
Sue moved to accept the director’s report, supported by Anne. Report accepted.
Unfinished:
· New trustee position was tabled until next meeting
· Pat will not be taking over the treasurer’s position
· Readmond Twp.meeting was discussed; all in agreement is was a good presentation
New Business:
· Visits to remaining contracted township meetings to be announced
· It was suggested that we attend the Good Hart Mini Fair to promote the library
· Wine and Cheese Tasting – February 18, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery -Tickets coming soon.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40
Respectfully submitted, Sue Warner, secretary