Sparta Public Library Board of Trustees met February 5.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The February 5, 2018 meeting of the Sparta Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Domenica McDonald in the main study area at 7:00 p. m.
Members Present: Absent:
Don Adams Amy Kloos
Anne Bourner Domenica McDonald
Richard Cavalier Peggy Petkas
John Clendenin Robert Taylor
Steven Gerlach
Others Present: Susan Colbert, Library Direct
Minutes
The minutes of the January 8, 2018 meeting were reviewed. It was moved by Anne Bourner and seconded by Richard Cavalier to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence
None
Treasurer’s Report—Anne Bourner
The Treasurer’s report for each fund for the month of January 2018 was reviewed by the Board. It was moved by Richard Cavalier and seconded by John Clendenin to accept each of the reports. The motion carried unanimously.
The bills for February 2018 were reviewed by the Board. It was moved by Richard Cavalier and seconded by Steven Gerlach to pay the bills presented and other regular monthly bills that come after the meeting date. The motion carried unanimously.
Librarian’s Report—Susan Colbert
1. Susan Colbert reported that so far $485.00 has been donated in honor of Helen Menke’s service to the library.
2. The check for PNG arrived today.
3. Richard Cavalier moved and Peggy Petkas seconded that the Clear Wave bid be accepted. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Domenica McDonald and Richard Cavalier met with the City concerning next year’s budget. The Board will get the property tax money plus the City’s contribution of $51,500.00. We will get $1577.31 of a final tax distribution and will be able to carry over what was not used in 2017-2018. We must plan on having a $8,194.00 liability insurance bill each year. The City reaffirmed the Library Board is responsible for cosmetic repairs; the City is responsible for structural repairs.
Peggy Petkas moved and Richard Cavalier seconded that the Librarian’s Report be accepted. The motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
Usually the Friends pay for the Summer Reading Program. If the Friends are unable to pay this year, the Board will pick up the bills.
New Business
None
It was moved by Anne Bourner and seconded by Richard Cavalier to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Next meeting will be Monday, March 5, 2018
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