Alanson Area Public Library
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
July 5, 2017
The July meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:00 p.m. Trustees present: Janet Batog, Pat McFarland, BR Smith, Sue Warner,
and Library Director, Anna LaRue also present.
Minutes: Minutes of the June 7, annual budget meeting and the regular monthly meeting were read and approved, with one correction to the regular meeting minutes.
Treasurer’s Report:
· Bills paid for the month of June were presented for initialing.
· Total liabilities and equities as of June 30, 2017: $146,665.58
· Motion to pay the June bills made by Sue supported by BR. Payment approved.
· Sue moved to accept the treasurer’s report, support from Pat, report accepted.
Director’s Report:
· Cash and usage report reviewed
· Book Club report: August selection is, “Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow”, by Steve Lehto.
· Programs:
Soo Locks Program – approx. 55 in attendance
Story Hour – attendance OK
United Way Day of Action – no participation
July 26 at 7:00 pm, Bill Jamerson’s program: ‘Daylight in the Swamp’. This will be outside
weather permitting.
· Mobil Hot Spots – company is working on expanding coverage area
· Betsy’s evaluation completed and raise approved
· Computer #1 is not working, new one ordered from UPROC to replace it.
· Good Hart Mini Fair – July 16; FOAL will attend and pass out library materials; Ron Fowler is entertaining.
· Anna will be gone August 2, Sue will be gone also – meeting rescheduled to Thursday, August 3.
Motion to accept report made by Sue and supported by BR. Report accepted.
Unfinished Business:
· Joan will set dates for township visits
· Receipt of payment from two contracted townships questioned; Janet will check on it.
New Business:
· Discussion concerning adjusting library hours
· Book Sale, August 12, 13, 10-2 and 1-3; set up on Friday 5:00.
Meeting Adjourned 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary