Dorothy Hull Library
Windsor Charter Township
Library Board Minutes
September 20, 2007
President Linda Conklin called the meeting to order at 7:00PM
Present –Febba, Watson, Snyder, Perry, Conklin, and Librarian Slee
Excused -House
No Public Comment.
July minutes read silently, no additions or corrections. Febba moved and Perry seconded that the minutes be approved. Passed 5-0
Financial reports for July and August presented – Febba moved and Snyder seconded the motion to approve pending audit. Passed 5-0
Librarian Slee’s report:
Circulation July August
Movies 188 167
Adult books 1502 1396
Juv. Books 866 566
Total books 2368 1962
Other 2073 2005
Attendance
Adults 1206 1222
Children 381 331
Totals 1587 1553
Librarian Slee reported that we received an anonymous donation of $51,469.67 to the library to be used for books and large print books.
87 children signed up for the summer reading program. 14 never started. 72 read 120 minutes. 56 read 240 minutes. 48 read 360 minutes.
Penal Fine money - $44,657.34 – was received.
No committee reports
Unfinished Business
Schedule for review of policies and bylaws presented by Watson and seconded by Febba. Passed 5-0
The budget for 2008 was presented and discussed. Snyder moved to accept, Watson seconded the motion – passed 5-0.
Febba moved that the 2008 budget reflect a 2% increase in salaries. Perry seconded. Passed 5-0.
Librarian Slee presented the proposal to replace the copy machine. It is 11 years old, costing more to operate than economical and parts are harder to get. Also she presented that we purchase a printer to network with the 3 computers . $2745 for the copier (includes the trade in of current copier) and $369 for the new printer which includes hookup. Funds to come out of capital outlay. Watson moved and Perry seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
November 15, 2007 meeting cancelled due to schedule conflicts.
Febba moved and Snyder seconded the motion to adjourn. Passed 5-0 and meeting adjourned at 7:30PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Watson, Secretary