Allegan Public Library

Minutes-Board of Trustees

July 15, 2008

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on July 15, 2008. President Shawn Gavan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Director Ann Perrigo, Trustees Shawn Gavan, Billi Williams, Hollis Hough, Nancy Ingalsbee, Ed Kowalski, and Susan Jerkatis.

Minutes from the June Board meeting were approved upon a motion made by Trustee Kowalski and seconded by Trustee Hough.

The financial reports were reviewed, and upon a motion made by Trustee Ingalsbee, seconded by Trustee Kowalski, the bills presented by Director Perrigo were approved for payment. The financial and statistical reports were also given at this time.

OLD BUSINESS:

Friends Committee: The update from the Friends committee was read

District Issue: Progress continues.

Building Maintenance:

* The new air conditioner in the meeting room and the new HVAC have been installed.

* Renovation of the workroom has begun.

NEW BUSINESS:

* ACLA—Wayland has formed a Safe Schools Coalition and would like our support. The Board is waiting for further information.

PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:

1. Inventory—entire collection is being gone over once again to determine what is lost

2. New interloan system is working and will be implemented after construction is complete

3. ALA was very beneficial

4. Summer Reading Update—440 participants so far

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

Respectfully Submitted

Susan Jerkatis

Secretary

Allegan Public Library
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