Minutes 1/19/10
Board of Trustees
T. A. Cutler Memorial Library
312 Michigan Ave.
St. Louis, MI 48880
Members present: Holly Brannan-Harris, Dave McMacken, Linda Roberson
Members absent: Peg Boyd, Bill Shrum
Also present: Jessica Little, Library Director
Meeting was called to order at 5:05 by Dave McMacken
Minutes: The minutes from the November 17, 2009 meeting were reviewed by the board. Linda Roberson made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, motion was supported by Holly Brannan-Harris, motion passed.
Public Comment: None
Reports: During review of the financial report Jessica pointed out that the only adjustment made to the budget was the increase in revenues from penal fines. The statistical report showed a marked increase in donated books during the month of December, 2009. The librarian's report announced the theme for the summer reading program and that the Summer Youth Employment program providing the library with an intern ended on December 18.
Old Business: Jessica gave the board the information on the automatic door adaptor that would make the front door handicap accessible. After review of products and pricing, the board selected a contractor, Great Lakes Automatic Door, to install the ADA operator. Holly Brannan-Harris moved to approve the purchase, motion was supported by Linda Roberson, motion passed.
New Business: The Sponsor an Author program was presented to the board by Jessica. A proposed policy change was made by Jessica that would make patrons financially responsible for depreciation damage to books. A motion was made by Dave McMacken to include this in library policy, motion was supported by Linda Roberson, motion passed.
Announcements: None
Adjournment: A motion was made by Holly Brannan-Harris to adjourn the meeting; meeting adjourned at 5:50
Minutes respectfully submitted
Dave McMacken, President
Holly Brannan-Harris, Secretary | 
