ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March 6, 2019
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 trustees Janet Batog, Sue Brants, and Sue Warner, and library director, Anna LaRue. Joan Niewiadomski was absent. No guests were in attendance.
Minutes: Minutes of the February 6, 2019 regular board meeting were approved, with one correction.
Treasurer‘s Report:
· Reconciled bank statements were presented for initialing, as were the bills paid for the month.
· Sue W. made the motion to approve the payment of the bills for February, supported by Sue B. Payment approved.
· Checking balance as of 2/15/19: $32567.13
· Contract letters sent to townships; two responses to date; Harbor Springs – yes; city manager, Tom Richards is retiring; and Little Traverse – yes!!!
Sue W. moved to accept the treasurer’s report, supported by Sue B., report accepted.
Director’s Report:
· Cash and usage report was reviewed.
· Book Club: April selection is –“Educated”, by Tara Westover
· Programs:
o Tom Bailey – June 26; 7:00 pm
o David Kaplan – July 31, 7;00 pm
· New computers installed; two old ones purchased by patrons
· Friendship and Readmond Township visits to be scheduled in April and May.
· Lights in foyer- White Pine responded quickly and ballasts need replacing. Same fix as previous diagnoses. Waiting for parts.
· Anna will attend a mini conference for small libraries on April 29 and 30.
· Anna, will again the Alanson parent/teacher conferences to sign more students up for library cards.
· mBank will be making another donation – need to qualify need. Programs, was suggested.
· The need for a sun blocking film on front windows was explained. Anna will check and proceed.
Sue W. moved to accept the director’s report, supported by Janet. Report accepted.
At 6:30, the motion was made and seconded, to move into closed session to review Anna’s yearly evaluation.
Regular meeting resumed at 6:40.
Old Business:
· FOAL’s “Wine Tasting” fund raiser was Feb. 9, at Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery; Very successful.
The resignation of the President, Jack Trumble, was announced.
New Business:
· Book sale – March 16 from 10-2; set up Friday, March 15, at 3:00.
Meeting adjourned 7:55 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary