ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
November 7, 2018
The monthly meeting of the Alanson Area Public Library Board was called to order by President, Joan Niewiadomski, at 6:00 p.m. Those present were trustees Janet Batog, Sue Brants, Sue Warner, and Library Director, Anna LaRue.
Minutes: Minutes of the October 11, meeting were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
· Reconciled bank statements and bills paid for September and October were presented for initialing.
· Discussion as to who is in charge of LAMA now, and who to call if needed?
· Total equity and liabilities: $158,521.90 as of 10/30/18; checking: $74,649.71
· Motion to approve bill payments for September and October was made by Sue W and supported by Sue B. Payments approved
· Motion to approve report made by Sue B supported by Sue W. Report approved.
Library Director’s Report:
• Monthly cash and usage report for October was presented.
• Book of the month is : “To Kill a Mockingbird”, by Harper Lee
• Programs:
There were approximately 28 in attendance for the last program, “Starry Nights” with John Riggs.
· “Little Free Libraries” will be built by Woodland Structures. Installation because of weather will be a factor.
· Sherry is back on the schedule
· Foyer lights still not repaired
· Discussed the issue of rolling over vacation days
· Sue W moved to approve the director’s report, supported by Sue B, report approved.
Unfinished Business:
· None
New Business:
· Christmas Open House – December 14, from 5-8
· Christmas decorating – Dec. 3
· Greg will take down the scarecrows
· Next meeting Dec. 5
Meeting Adjourned at 6:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Warner, Secretary