ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

July 10, 2013

Regular Monthly Meeting

Meeting called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:05 p.m.  Trustees present, were Anne Billiard, Sue Warner, and BR Smith.  Bonnie Weaver was absent.  Anna LaRue, Library Director, and Sherry Webster were also present.

Minutes:

• Minutes of the annual budget meeting on June 5, 2013, were read and approved.
• Minutes of the regular monthly meeting on June 5, 2013 were read approved.

No Guests or Public Comment:

Treasurer’s Report:

• Anne presented the bills paid, profit and loss statements, and bank statements for initialing.
• Liabilities and equities as of June 30, 2013: $48,483.42
• A’ thank you’ was received from, Karen Hill, member of the Indian River Friends Group.
• BR made the motion to approve the bill payments for June, supported by Sue; motion approved
• Sue made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report; supported by BR; report approved

Library Director’s Report:

• Casey’s last day will be August 23.   The search is ongoing for a new hire.  Anna will make some contacts before we advertise the position in the paper.
• Holiday closure dates were reviewed
• Anna reported on the library programs.  Positive feedback is on all.
• Michicard will be dissolved by the State by October 1, 2013
• Old fines/lost books issue was discussed
• Sue made the motion to approve the Library Director’s report; BR supported; reported approved

Unfinished Business:

• Book Club – will not meet during summer months; resume in October.
• FOAL report – concentrating on items for silent auction for Riverfest and book sale

New Business:

• An issue concerning library cards and the Alanson Schools ‘Stretch’ Program was discussed.   Joan will meet with the director and explain our policy regarding patron library cards.

Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne Warner, Secretary