26 April 2023
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 41 subject tags
The Moon Township Library Board of Trustees met on April 26, 2023, and approved the March 22 meeting minutes. During community comments, Friends of the Library representatives announced a Literary Afternoon Fundraiser on May 21 with $25 tickets, authors from 2-4 p.m., and bundt cakes and coffee. They also sought board support for a Gilded Age Garden Party at Wilpen in September, with concerns about no public advertising allowed, and asked the board to help sell tickets and recruit invitees. The President reported that National Library Week was recognized by a proclamation from the Township Supervisors. She recapped a supervisor meeting where four options for the library were discussed: a location at the Airport Business Park, the Diamond Ridge property, remaining and renovating with no word on feasibility of expansion, or building new, which was not supported by the majority. A board member suggested knowing which option to go with by the end of May. All options would increase operating costs, potentially raising hourly wages and headcount, and a referendum may be needed. Downstairs space should open up this summer. The Treasurer reported a cash balance of $994K, a YTD surplus of $108K, revenue of $181K, and expenses of $73K. The audit was finalized. The Director reported that Elementary Battle of the Books had nearly 500 students participating, 30 teens in a Break-In Bag program, and the VITA program completed over 90 federal and 100+ state tax returns, with almost $200,000 in refunds. The library added 18 new educational science kits and new experience passes to area museums. Summer Reading kickoff is June 3 with a sidewalk book sale, Kona Ice, and a Golden Ticket Challenge. The library advanced to Round 2 of the Eaton Grant and is waiting on other grant notifications. The Fundraising Committee confirmed booking the HVFD for November 3 with a $250 deposit. The Community Outreach Committee discussed creating a mission statement and reaching out to local businesses. The Building Improvement Committee noted a strong possibility for a referendum and an atrium addition. Under new business, the board considered the Wilpen fundraiser with Friends and will provide an answer at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.The Moon Township Library Board of Trustees met on April 26, 2023, and approved the March 22 meeting minutes. During community comments, Friends of the Library representatives announced a Literary Afternoon Fundraiser on May 21 with $25 tickets, authors from 2-4 p.m., and bundt cakes and coffee. They also sought board support for a Gilded Age Garden Party at Wilpen in September, with concerns about no public advertising allowed, and asked the board to help sell tickets and recruit invitees. The President reported that National Library Week was recognized by a proclamation from the Township Supervisors. She recapped a supervisor meeting where four options for the library were discussed: a location at the Airport Business Park, the Diamond Ridge property, remaining and renovating with no word on feasibility of expansion, or building new, which was not supported by the majority. A board member suggested knowing which option to go with by the end of May. All options would increase operating costs, potentially raising hourly wages and headcount, and a referendum may be needed. Downstairs space should open up this summer. The Treasurer reported a cash balance of $994K, a YTD surplus of $108K, revenue of $181K, and expenses of $73K. The audit was finalized. The Director reported that Elementary Battle of the Books had nearly 500 students participating, 30 teens in a Break-In Bag program, and the VITA program completed over 90 federal and 100+ state tax returns, with almost $200,000 in refunds. The library added 18 new educational science kits and new experience passes to area museums. Summer Reading kickoff is June 3 with a sidewalk book sale, Kona Ice, and a Golden Ticket Challenge. The library advanced to Round 2 of the Eaton Grant and is waiting on other grant notifications. The Fundraising Committee confirmed booking the HVFD for November 3 with a $250 deposit. The Community Outreach Committee discussed creating a mission statement and reaching out to local businesses. The Building Improvement Committee noted a strong possibility for a referendum and an atrium addition. Under new business, the board considered the Wilpen fundraiser with Friends and will provide an answer at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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