ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
June 7, 2017
The monthly meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:15 p.m. Trustees present were Janet Batog, Anne Billiard, BR Smith, and Sue Warner, and Library Director, Anna LaRue.
Minutes: Minutes of the May 3, and May 24, meetings were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
• Bills paid for May were presented;
• Motion was made by BR to approve the bill payments for May; supported by Sue. Payment of May bills approved.
• Profit and loss statements were reviewed.
• Total liabilities and equity as of May 31, 2017; $153,965.71
• Two townships have contracts outstanding
• Sue, moved to accept the treasurer’s report, supported by BR, report accepted.
Library Director’s Report:
· Cash and usage report reviewed
• Programs:
Story hour – numbers are improving
Book Club book for the month of July: “This is Where I Leave You”, by Jonathan Tropper
Navajo Codetalkers attendance – May 17: 75-80
The Soo Locks in WWII – June 21, at 7:00
· June 21, Char-Em will have two programs for their Day of Action. Grades 3-5 at 10:30 and K-2 at 1:00 at library. They are looking for volunteers.
· Anna presented information on new Wi-Fi Hot Spots, available to patrons to check out. Lack of coverage in this area a problem, but will get more information.
· MANGO may be purchased to replace SCOLA
· Sue moved to accept the director’s report, supported by BR; report approved
Unfinished Business:
• Policies were reviewed and updated
• Visits to West Traverse and Pleasantview Township meetings will be scheduled
New Business:
· Bank signatures need to be changed
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary