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Library Board June Meeting Re-Scheduled

The June 2013 meeting of the Canton Public Library Board of Trustees has been re-scheduled. The meeting will be held at 7:30 PM on Thursday, June 20 in the Purple Room.
May 17, 2013

Library Board Meeting Agenda — May 16, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7:30 PM
  • Call the Meeting to Order
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Director's Report
  • Committee Reports
  • Unfinished Business and General Orders
    • Jungle Java Express Lease Renewal
  • New Business
    • Strategic Plan Update
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
May 10, 2013

Data Entry Volunteer Needed

Wanted: volunteer applicants for data entry position (preferably with MS Office experience.) Hours are flexible; one 2-hour shift per week, your choice of weekdays between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The preferred applicant will be a self-starter, comfortable with working independently. A friendly disposition and communication skills a must. Applications will be accepted at the Reception Desk through Friday, May 17 at 6:00 PM.

May 03, 2013

Meeting Minutes — April 18, 2013

The Chairperson, Kim Schulz, called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm.

Present: N. Eggenberger, M. Farell, J. Fausone, S. Foster, T. Hartnett, K. Schulz
Also Present: E. Davis, K. Gladden

Call to Audience

(K. Benjamin, M. Benjamin, T. Benjamin, A. Davis, D. Ebner, G. Ebner, Q. Ebner, L. Felcher, C. Fry, L. Golden, R. Havenstein-Coughlin, E. Hess, D. McHugh, L. Papa, S. Rzetelny, M. Swartz, N. Szczepanski, A. Zahid, M. Zahid) – None

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as amended by unanimous consent.

Approval of General Meeting Minutes

The minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

Communications

E. Davis shared a congratulatory card from Unique Management and stated that congratulations from libraries across the state had been received via email since the LibraryAware award announcement had been made by Library Journal at the end of March. Extra copies of the magazine have been ordered and will be distributed to the board members.
 
Davis also shared a letter from the Community Literacy Council, thanking the library for its participation in their Spelling Bee fundraiser; the Friends sponsored the team, which ended the competition in 2nd Place.

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Apr 22, 2013

Library Board Meeting Agenda — April 18, 2013

Thursday, April 18, 2013, 7:30 PM
  • Call the Meeting to Order
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Director's Report
  • Committee Reports
  • Unfinished Business and General Orders
    • Jungle Java Express Lease Renewal discussion
    • First Quarter Budget Amendment
  • New Business
    • President's Volunteer Service Award presentation
    • Plante & Moran 2012 Audit presentation
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
Apr 10, 2013

Meeting Minutes — March 21, 2013

The Chairperson, Kim Schulz, called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

Present: N. Eggenberger, M. Farell, S. Foster, T. Hartnett, K. Schulz
Absent: J. Fausone
Also Present: E. Davis, M. Nicholson

Call to Audience

(L. Golden, R. Havenstein-Coughlin, D. McHugh, L. Papa, S. Rzetelny, N. Szczepanski) – None

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.

Approval of General Meeting Minutes

The minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

Communications

- None

Director’s Report

The library will offer classes on using Zinio for Libraries, a new electronic resource purchased through The Library Network (TLN). Popular magazines will be available to patrons at no cost via their computer, iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or Android device.

Committee Reports

– None

Unfinished Business & General Orders

Renewal of Jungle Java Express Lease discussion - JJX co-owner Laurel Hess spoke to the board regarding the general pattern of business expense versus profit the cafe has experienced throughout its tenure at the library.

New Business

Statistic of the Month – Business Services Accountant Debbie McHugh explained the current financial statements currently presented to the board in the monthly packet, and presented a proposed revision to both the summary and expanded versions of the P&L statement.

Call to Audience

– None

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Mar 25, 2013

Library Board Meeting Agenda — March 21, 2013

Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7:30 PM
  • Call the Meeting to Order
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Director's Report
  • Committee Reports
  • Unfinished Business and General Orders
    • Jungle Java Express Lease Renewal Discussion - Eric & Laurel Hess
  • New Business
    • Presentation: Statistic of the Month: Financial Reports - Debbie McHugh
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
Mar 12, 2013

Meeting Minutes — February 21, 2013

The Chairperson, Kim Schulz, called the meeting to order at 7:29 pm.

Present: N. Eggenberger, M. Farell, J. Fausone, S. Foster, T. Hartnett, K. Schulz
Also Present: E. Davis, K. Gladden

Call to Audience

(R. Havenstein-Coughlin, L. Papa, S. Rzetelny, N. Szczepanski) – None

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as amended by unanimous consent.

Approval of General Meeting Minutes

The minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

Communications

Plante & Moran auditors will be in next week (February 25-March 1); the results of their audit will be presented to the board at the April 18 meeting.

Copies of the 2012 edition of the Michigan Public Libraries Data Digest were supplied to the board; the data was derived from yearly state aid reports.

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Feb 26, 2013

Library Board Meeting Agenda — February 21, 2013

Thursday, February 21, 2013, 7:30 PM
  • Call the Meeting to Order
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Director's Report
  • Committee Reports
  • Unfinished Business and General Orders
    • None
  • New Business
    • Presentation: Statistic of the Month: resident and non-resident cardholders
    • Discussion Item: Renewal of Jungle Java Express lease
  • Call to Audience
  • Adjourn
Feb 12, 2013

Meeting Minutes — January 17, 2013

The Chairperson, Kim Schulz, called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

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Jan 21, 2013

Library Board Meeting Agenda — January 17, 2013

Thursday, January 17, 2013, 7:30 PM
  • Call the Meeting to Order
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Report of the Library Director
  • Overview of Canton Public Library Board By-laws
  • Amy Lee — Small Business Resource Center Presentation
  • Nomination and Election of 2013 Board Officers
  • Committee Assignments Discussion
  • Approve new contract for wireless services
  • Approve printer-copier lease contracts renewal
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Adjourn
Jan 09, 2013

Meeting Minutes — December 20, 2012

The Vice-Chairperson, Jim Fausone, called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.

Present: N. Eggenberger, M. Farell, J. Fausone, S. Foster, T. Hartnett
Absent: K. Schulz
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Dec 28, 2012

Meeting Minutes — November 15, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012, 7:30 PM

The Chairperson, Don Turner, called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

Present: J. Fausone, M. Siegrist, K. Schulz, D. Turner, C. Van Auken
Absent: G. Snow
Also Present: E. Davis, K. Gladden

Call To Audience

(T. Bennett, L. Brock, Y. Brooks, R. Chastang, N. Eggenberger, M. Farell, S. Foster, T. Hartnett, L. Papa, S. Rzetelny, D. Slavens, M. Slavens, N. Szczepanski,)
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Dec 07, 2012

Library Board Meeting Agenda — December 20, 2012

Thursday, December 20, 2012, 7:30 PM
  • Call the Meeting to Order
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Communications
  • Report of the Library Director
  • Approve 2013 Board Meeting/Library Holiday & Closure Calendar
  • Introductions of new Board members, presentations from department heads
  • Overview of Canton Public Library Board By-laws
  • Overview of Personal Property Tax legislation
  • Approval of proposed fourth quarter budget amendment
  • Discuss Capital Assets Policy revision
  • General tour of library for new board members
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Adjourn
Dec 07, 2012

Library Board Meeting Agenda — November 15, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012, 7:30 PM
  • Call the Meeting to Order
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Meeting Minutes
  • Communications  
  • Swearing in of newly-elected board members — Terry Bennett
  • Board photo — Laurie Golden
  • Presentation to outgoing board members
  • Nomination of new officers to fill vacated positions for remainder of 2012
  • Election of new officers
  • Call to Audience (5 min. maximum)
  • Adjourn
Nov 02, 2012