23 November 2024
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 31 subject tags
The Moon Township Public Library Board of Trustees met virtually on November 23, 2024, with the president presiding. Trustees present included four trustees and the director; three trustees were absent. The board approved the October meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report. The treasurer reported a cash balance of $1 million, representing 24 months of reserves. Revenue stood at $476,000, $43,000 over budget, driven by higher government grants, while expenses were $431,000, $2,000 under budget. Investment income of $17,000 produced a net surplus of $62,000. The director reported that circulation and service numbers continue to exceed those of surrounding libraries. She noted that a 4 percent budget increase for 2025, requested for salaries, was approved by the Township Supervisors and will be formally voted into the comprehensive township budget on December 4. A reminder was given that cookie fundraiser donations are due December 6, with the cost raised to $25 per box. Under committee reports, the personnel committee discussed the director’s evaluation; evaluation forms will be sent to trustees for input. The bylaws committee moved to leave bylaws unchanged, with the decision to be revisited in 2025. The finance committee noted the library remains in excellent financial condition. The fundraising committee continues planning the “Battle of the Books” fundraiser in February, with each trustee expected to raise $750 in sponsorship. The building committee discussed final preparations for the children’s lower-level space, redesign of the upstairs children’s area, and the need to replace upstairs carpet; carpet quotes will be obtained, and the township will be contacted. In new business, a trustee introduced the idea of discussing with township supervisors the possibility of the library becoming a township department. The board approved holiday gifts for staff. Nominations for 2025 trustee board positions were opened, with a trustee nominated for recording secretary, a trustee for vice treasurer, a trustee for treasurer, two trustees for vice president, and a trustee for president. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.The Moon Township Public Library Board of Trustees met virtually on November 23, 2024, with the president presiding. Trustees present included four trustees and the director; three trustees were absent. The board approved the October meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report. The treasurer reported a cash balance of $1 million, representing 24 months of reserves. Revenue stood at $476,000, $43,000 over budget, driven by higher government grants, while expenses were $431,000, $2,000 under budget. Investment income of $17,000 produced a net surplus of $62,000.
The director reported that circulation and service numbers continue to exceed those of surrounding libraries. She noted that a 4 percent budget increase for 2025, requested for salaries, was approved by the Township Supervisors and will be formally voted into the comprehensive township budget on December 4. A reminder was given that cookie fundraiser donations are due December 6, with the cost raised to $25 per box.
Under committee reports, the personnel committee discussed the director’s evaluation; evaluation forms will be sent to trustees for input. The bylaws committee moved to leave bylaws unchanged, with the decision to be revisited in 2025. The finance committee noted the library remains in excellent financial condition. The fundraising committee continues planning the “Battle of the Books” fundraiser in February, with each trustee expected to raise $750 in sponsorship. The building committee discussed final preparations for the children’s lower-level space, redesign of the upstairs children’s area, and the need to replace upstairs carpet; carpet quotes will be obtained, and the township will be contacted.
In new business, a trustee introduced the idea of discussing with township supervisors the possibility of the library becoming a township department. The board approved holiday gifts for staff. Nominations for 2025 trustee board positions were opened, with a trustee nominated for recording secretary, a trustee for vice treasurer, a trustee for treasurer, two trustees for vice president, and a trustee for president. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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