CLIO AREA LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES

MAY 11. 2005

The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m. by President Mike Zinn.  Those present were Mike Zinn, Sue Thomas, Sandra Vuillemot, Ethel Howell, Sue Smith, custodian Brian Vuillemot, librarian Darwin Maguire, library representative Pat Peterson.

COMMUNICATIONS:  Michigan Municipal League check sheet for safety items has been filled out and filed by S. Thomas.

MINUTES:  Motion by E. Howell to approve the minutes of March 9, 2005, seconded by S. Smith.  All yeas.  There are no minutes for April, 2005, because we did not have full representation..

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:  The new librarian was introduced by P. Peterson.  He is Darwin Maguire.  Darwin is happy to be here and he likes getting to know what the patrons want and need.  The library is still increasing its usage by patrons.  We are up by 52.6% over last year through April..  The new location of the library at Genesee Valley Mall has opened.

BILLS:  A motion by S. Vuillemot to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $3,703.75, seconded by S. Thomas.  All yeas.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Motion by S. Thomas to approve the Treasurer’s Report of April 30, 2005, seconded by E. Howell.  All yeas.

CUSTODIAN’S REPORT:  The downstairs carpet will be shampooed when the upstairs is not rented. The alarm company needs to have an authorization code so they know when an authorized person is talking to them.  Toilet seat in the men’s room needs to be replaced.  B. Vuillemot will be working second shift at his new job, so Jeanie will be at the meetings or they will send a written report.

COMMITTEE REPORT:  None

OLD BUSINESS:  Concerning the counter for the library, Dale Canterbury re-submitted his bid for $7,200.00.  Silver Creek in Birch Run submitted a bid of $6,712.  Cabinet Savers in Otisville submitted a bid of $7,250.00.  Bill Koval submitted at bid of $3,500.00.  After studying all the designs and figuring which one would best coordinate with the library, a motion was made by S. Thomas to accept the bid of Dale Canterbury, seconded by E. Howell.  All yeas.  Dale will be asked to speak to Darwin about his wishes so they can coordinate their ideas.

NEW BUSINESS:  None

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by S. Vuillemot to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m., seconded by S. Thomas.  All yeas.

NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 5:30 P.M. ON JUNE 8, 2005

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Sandra Vuillemot, Secretary