Allegan Public Library
Minutes-Board of Trustees
February 19, 2008

The meeting was called to order by President Shawn Gavan at 7:00 P.M. Present were President Shawn Gavan, Trustees Hollis Hough, Nancy Ingalsbee, and Ed Kowalski. Also present was Library Director Ann Perrigo.

Upon a Motion by Trustee Hough, seconded by Trustee Kowalski, the Minutes for the January 22 Board meeting were approved as read.

The Financial Reports were reviewed and the bills presented by Director Perrigo were approved upon a Motion made by Trustee Ingalsbee and seconded by Trustee Kowalski.

Old Business:

Friends: The Friends Report was given by Trustee Ingalsbee. A report was give on the successful Friends Program with John Pahl in January and the Friends financial support for the 2008 Summer reading programs.

District Issue: Progress is being made.

Building Maintenance: We are waiting for a breakdown of the quote on the work room project. The energy committee is working on the energy issues. Upon a motion made by Trustee Ingalsbee, seconded by Trustee Kowalski, the amount of $2396 was approved to Bruce Wright to insulate the attic of the Carnegie section of the library. We will ask the heating and air conditioning people to assess how many vents the roof needs and if we have enough..

Homebound Program: Program going forward.

New Business:

Budget: A budget committee of Director Perrigo and Trustee Williams was appointed to produce a draft budget.

Librarian’s Report: Director Perrigo informed the Board she may be called for jury duty in March.

Upon a Motion made by Trustee Hough, and seconded by Trustee Kowalski, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Ingalsbee, Secretary ProTem