29 October 2024
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 27 subject tags
The Moon Township Public Library Board of Trustees met on October 29 and approved the October board minutes, the treasurer’s report, the director’s report, and all monthly reports, each by unanimous voice vote. No public comment was offered. The board president noted that while the positions of vice president and vice treasurer are optional, state law requires the board to fill the president, treasurer, and secretary roles. The treasurer reported a cash balance of $1.1 million, revenue of $448,000, and expenses of $395,000. Direct contributions were $23,000 and on budget; government grants totaled $398,000; earned revenue was $18,000, $2,000 above budget. Personnel costs were $258,000, $26,000 under budget; operations were $51,000; program expenses were $86,000, $23,000 over budget; and collections were 16% of expenses, exceeding the year-end goal of 12%. The director reported that the lower-level children’s area is complete, with shelving and book-moving logistics under discussion. The director and an employee are coordinating military base activities, and a trustee will help connect with a base contact. The board discussed creating an adult chess club. September fundraising was strong: “Love Your Library Month” donations totaled $11,479; “30 Days of Raffles” brought in $2,000; side sales added $1,024; and the book sale raised $4,300. The annual Christmas cookie fundraiser is set for December 7; the board discussed raising the individual cookie box price from $20 to $25. Employee reviews will begin soon. The library has surpassed the minimum required operating hours. Under bylaws, the treasurer distributed current bylaws for review, with comments due in two weeks and a vote desired at the December meeting. Finance reported awaiting audit information from FNB. Fundraising reported a disappointing Texas Roadhouse fundraiser, which netted about $124 from meal percentages and $600 from merchandise. The next fundraiser, “Battle of the Books,” is February 8, 2025, at Hopewell Fire Hall, 6-9 p.m., with a DJ agreeing to the same $200 fee as last year. The board discussed advertising, food, drinks, and volunteer coverage from trustees and Friends of the Library. No old or new business was raised. The next meeting is November 19 at 6 p.m. at the municipal building. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.The Moon Township Public Library Board of Trustees met on October 29 and approved the October board minutes, the treasurer’s report, the director’s report, and all monthly reports, each by unanimous voice vote. No public comment was offered. The board president noted that while the positions of vice president and vice treasurer are optional, state law requires the board to fill the president, treasurer, and secretary roles. The treasurer reported a cash balance of $1.1 million, revenue of $448,000, and expenses of $395,000. Direct contributions were $23,000 and on budget; government grants totaled $398,000; earned revenue was $18,000, $2,000 above budget. Personnel costs were $258,000, $26,000 under budget; operations were $51,000; program expenses were $86,000, $23,000 over budget; and collections were 16% of expenses, exceeding the year-end goal of 12%. The director reported that the lower-level children’s area is complete, with shelving and book-moving logistics under discussion. The director and an employee are coordinating military base activities, and a trustee will help connect with a base contact. The board discussed creating an adult chess club. September fundraising was strong: “Love Your Library Month” donations totaled $11,479; “30 Days of Raffles” brought in $2,000; side sales added $1,024; and the book sale raised $4,300. The annual Christmas cookie fundraiser is set for December 7; the board discussed raising the individual cookie box price from $20 to $25. Employee reviews will begin soon. The library has surpassed the minimum required operating hours. Under bylaws, the treasurer distributed current bylaws for review, with comments due in two weeks and a vote desired at the December meeting. Finance reported awaiting audit information from FNB. Fundraising reported a disappointing Texas Roadhouse fundraiser, which netted about $124 from meal percentages and $600 from merchandise. The next fundraiser, “Battle of the Books,” is February 8, 2025, at Hopewell Fire Hall, 6-9 p.m., with a DJ agreeing to the same $200 fee as last year. The board discussed advertising, food, drinks, and volunteer coverage from trustees and Friends of the Library. No old or new business was raised. The next meeting is November 19 at 6 p.m. at the municipal building. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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