ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

March 4, 2014

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.   Anna LaRue, Library Director, and Sherry Webster were also present.

Minutes:

• Minutes of the February 5, 2014 meeting were read and with one correction were approved.

No Guests or Public Comment:

Treasurer’s Report:

• Anne presented the bills paid for the month of February, profit and loss statements, and bank statements for initialing.
• Sue moved to approve the payment of the monthly bills, supported by Bonnie.   Payment of bills, approved.
• Liabilities and equities as of February 28, 2014: $79,330.94
• By-Laws were reviewed and approved
• Sue moved to approve the treasurer’s report, supported by BR; report approved.

Library Director’s Report:

• Anna reviewed the cash and usage report for the month.
• Two new computers have been ordered from UPROC.
• Two classes to be offered in April: Basic Computers and Genealogy
• Anna will put ad in the paper for two new staff members
• A credit card policy and a financial policy was received from UPROC for us to review
• BR moved to accept the Library Director’s report; Bonnie supported; report accepted

Unfinished Business:

• The Job Description document was reviewed and a motion was made by Sue and supported by BR to approve.
• Three Visa credit cards have been issued through First Federal for use by Anna, Joan, and Anne

New Business:

• A Credit Card Policy was presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve was made by Sue and supported by BR.  Policy approved.
• It was discussed to purchase recycle bags to give away at our book sales.  Sue will check on pricing.
• A request was made for staff participation at Book Sales and other library functions when possible.
• April meeting will be on the 2^nd.- unless Sue is gone; 23^rdwill be the alternate date.

Meeting adjourned 7:20 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne Warner, Secretary