25 September 2024
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 33 subject tags
The Moon Township Library Board of Trustees met on September 25, 2024, with the president presiding. The board unanimously approved the August 2024 minutes. No community comments were offered. The treasurer reported a cash balance of $1.1 million, with revenue of $422,000 and expenses of $353,000. Direct contributions were $22,000 and on budget. Government grants totaled $380,000, exceeding budget by $61,000 due to local government funding. Earned revenue was $20,000, $6,000 over budget. Personnel costs were $230,000, $24,000 under budget, while program expenses were $80,000, $23,000 over budget. Collections represented 16.6% of expenses, with a year-end goal of 12%. The director reported that programming will slow in October to prepare for relocating collections and furnishings downstairs. The library will consult with movers and Public Works about deconstructing shelving. Security upgrades include Ring devices connected to staff phones and mobile panic buttons. The 2025 draft budget was submitted to the township, requesting a 4% increase in funding, or $7,970.88, to be applied to personnel and wages. No response has been received from township officials. State aid is flat at $82,865.18. The annual appeal has raised $3,645, 73% of last year’s total, with a second mailing planned. The fall book sale generated $4,330, and the board recommended a two-day sale for 2025. Bookish merchandise sales total $300, and the big fall raffle raised $2,030, with positive patron response. The building committee requested trustees tour the downstairs renovations. The fundraising committee chair noted merchandise will be available for purchase, with a lockbox for cash and a Square terminal for credit cards. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2024, at the Moon Township Building. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.The Moon Township Library Board of Trustees met on September 25, 2024, with the president presiding. The board unanimously approved the August 2024 minutes. No community comments were offered.
The treasurer reported a cash balance of $1.1 million, with revenue of $422,000 and expenses of $353,000. Direct contributions were $22,000 and on budget. Government grants totaled $380,000, exceeding budget by $61,000 due to local government funding. Earned revenue was $20,000, $6,000 over budget. Personnel costs were $230,000, $24,000 under budget, while program expenses were $80,000, $23,000 over budget. Collections represented 16.6% of expenses, with a year-end goal of 12%.
The director reported that programming will slow in October to prepare for relocating collections and furnishings downstairs. The library will consult with movers and Public Works about deconstructing shelving. Security upgrades include Ring devices connected to staff phones and mobile panic buttons. The 2025 draft budget was submitted to the township, requesting a 4% increase in funding, or $7,970.88, to be applied to personnel and wages. No response has been received from township officials. State aid is flat at $82,865.18. The annual appeal has raised $3,645, 73% of last year’s total, with a second mailing planned. The fall book sale generated $4,330, and the board recommended a two-day sale for 2025. Bookish merchandise sales total $300, and the big fall raffle raised $2,030, with positive patron response.
The building committee requested trustees tour the downstairs renovations. The fundraising committee chair noted merchandise will be available for purchase, with a lockbox for cash and a Square terminal for credit cards. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2024, at the Moon Township Building. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.
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