CLIO AREA LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES

APRIL 11, 2007

 

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

 

COMMUNICATIONS:  We received the Michigan League Magazine which will be placed on file.

 

MINUTES:  There was no meeting in March so a motion was made by E. Howell to approve the minutes of February 14, 2007, seconded by S. Thomas.  All yeas.

 

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:  Door count and circulation and both up.  In February a magic workshop entitled “It’s

Magic with Jeff W.”  was attended by 3 adults, 3 children and 6 teens.  The February storytime sessions for 2 and 3 year olds attracted 21 children and 23 adults and the 4 and 5 year olds attracted 2 adults and 4 children for all three sessions.  On March 10, 2007 “Magic and Fun with Ming the Magnificent” was attended by 42 children and 16 adults.  On March 5th and 6th three head start classes attended the library for a tour and storytime program and there were 46 children and 26 adults in these groups.  Some children received library cards.  On March 17th  the CSI Crime Lab program attracted 20 teens and 4 adults.  Darwin presented a list of about 90 large print books that were purchased through the Mary J. Lee trust fund.  Kelly reported that a 32” flat screen TV to be used for training and web casting as well as security cameras will be installed in the Clio Library very soon.

 

BILLS:  A motion by S. Vuillemot to approve the March bills in the amount of $2,457.76, seconded by E. Howell,  All yeas.  A motion by S. Smith to approve the April bills in the amount of $2,974.78, seconded by S. Thomas.  All yeas.  The elevator bill will be given to Vienna Township for payment.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  A motion by E. Howell to approve the Treasurers reports of February 28, 2007 and March 31, 2007, seconded by S. Smith.  All yeas.

 

CUSTODIAN’S REPORT:  The drinking fountain is beyond repair.  It is a 1930 model and parts are not available.  We will not try to replace the drinking fountain as other libraries do not have them.  Brian will be ordering more supplies.

 

OLD BUSINESS:  The circulation desk has not been repaired and adjusted yet.

 

NEW BUSINESS:  Consumers Energy is repairing the service to the library and a section of sidewalk had to be taken out and it is up to the library to replace it.  Deke’s has given the library an estimate of $640.00.  A motion by S. Thomas to approve the repair by Deke’s, seconded by S. Smith.  All yeas.  A motion by E. Howell to have the secretary send another registered letter to Dale Canterbury regarding the circulation desk repairs and adjustments, stating that they will need to be taken care of by May 4, 2007, seconded by S. Smith.  All yeas.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion by E. Howell to adjourn at 6:20 p.m., seconded by S. Vuillemot.  All yeas.

 

            THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD MAY 9, 2007 AT 5:30 P.M.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted

 

 

 

                                                                                    Sandra Vuillemot, Secretary