ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February 1, 2017
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 Anne Billiard, Pat McFarland, Sue Warner, and BR Smith, and Library Director, Anna
laRue. No guests were in attendance.
Minutes: Minutes of the January 11, 2017, regular board meeting were approved as read.
Treasurer's Report:
· Bills paid for January were presented; BR made the motion to approve the payment of the January bills,
supported by Pat. Payment approved.
· December's electric bill was corrected by Dan Plasencia; an average was taken, and the charge was split
· Total liabilities and equities: $157,949.47
Sue moved to accept the treasurer's report, supported by Pat, report accepted.
Director's Report:
· Cash and usage report was reviewed.
· Book Club review: 9-10 in attendance; "Post Cards from the Edge", by Carrie Fisher is the March book.
· Confirmed Programs for 2017 report:
· Ron Fowler at Riverfest August 12, at 11:00 am
· Bill Jamerson, "It's Daylight in the Swamps!"; July 26, 7:00 pm
· David Lyle; a Northern Michigan and the Civil War's Michigan Cavalry Brigade", May 31, 7:00pm
· Still no response from Jim Gillespie in regards to the Ukulele program
· Anna, will again work at, Project Connect on March 15 from 3-5
· The Good Hart Mini Fair is Sunday, July 16, from 10-3. The cost for a booth is $35.00
· Sherry's evaluation is complete; salary was increased by .25
Sue moved to accept the director's report, supported by Anne. Report accepted.
Unfinished Business:
· Treasurer's position was discussed. Anna will canvas the Friends Group for possible candidates
· Wine Tasting fund raiser is February 18, from 6-8 pm
· Review of policies in May
New Business:
· Anna's evaluation scheduled for February 25; review at March meeting
· Change in April meeting date to Thursday March 13.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Sue Warner, Secretary