CLIO AREA LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE MEETING

MAY 14, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Mike Zinn.  Those present were:  Mike Zinn, Sue Thomas, Sandra Vuillemot, Ethel Howell, Sue Smith, librarian Darwin McGuire, and GDL representative Kelly Richard.  Those absent were:  Ilene Marshall, and custodian Brian Vuillemot.  Bob Smith was the substitute for Ilene Marshall.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:  Magazine on parking lot supplies, and the Michigan Municipal League Magazine, both will be put on file.

 

MINUTES:  A motion by S. Smith to approve the minutes of April 9, 2008, seconded by E. Howell.  All yeas.

 

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:  The library door count is up for April but circulation is down 12.77%.  Don’t exactly know why but it could be related to gas.  Author and horticulturist Melinda Myers spoke on April 10, attracting 57 adults, 2 teens, and 1 child.  On April 11, the 3rd annual Poet’s Café was held and even with the severe weather 6 adults, 2 teens, and 1 child shared and enjoyed poetry.  The summer reading program will run from June 16 to August 2.  Other specials are also being scheduled.

 

BILLS:  A motion by E. Howell to approve the bills in the amount of $3,358.34 which includes the cost of having the foundation painted, seconded by S. Vuillemot.  All yeas.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  A motion by S. Smith to approve the Treasurer’s report for April 30, 2008, seconded by S. Thomas.  All yeas./

 

CUSTODIAN’S REPORT:  Brian reported that he is finding cigarette butts in the ladies room.  The hand towel dispenser has been installed in the upstairs bathroom.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  None

 

OLD BUSINESS:  We have received some estimates on replacing the furnaces,  we would like more information on the warranty of the different furnaces.  The replacement will be scheduled for after July.  The Clio Library agreement and by-laws were passed out so we could all look them over to see if any changes are needed.

 

NEW BUSINESS:  None

 

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion by E. Howell to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m., seconded by S. Smith.  All yeas.

 

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD June 11, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                    Sandra Vuillemot, Secretary