Nottawa Township Library Board Minutes

September 25, 2023

Cara Arver called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.

Michelle Brokaw, Kathleen Brandon, Carmita Hunter, Cara Arver, Timi Sloat, and Robert (Bob) Klar were present. Amber Troyer was absent.

Carmita motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Kathleen. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

Discussion was held on the minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting. Kathleen motioned to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Michelle. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

Financial report was given by Timi. An impending price increase for QuickBooks  was discussed.  Kathleen motioned to accept the financial report as presented, seconded by Michelle. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

Old Business:  None

New Business:

The board was informed that the township has opted to hire Gabridge & Company to conduct the   Fiscal year 2022-2023 audit.  A discussion was held.  Cara made a resolution to authorize the director to pay Gabridge & Company up to $4,900 for the fiscal audit.  Seconded by Kathleen. A voice vote was held. The resolution was approved.

The board urged the director to conduct further research for options for audit services for Fiscal year 2022-2023.

Timi requested that the Library be closed on October 3, 2023 for staff training.  Michelle made a resolution to authorize the director to close for a day of training. Seconded by Carmita. A voice vote was held. The resolution was approved.

The July and August 2023 Director’s reports were given.  Timi commended the staff for a successful 2023 Summer reading program. 

The next meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2023 at 4:00pm. Doodle Poll for quorum confirmation will be sent.

Adjourn motion by Bob, second by Michelle. Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm.

Secretary: Robert L. Klar

Approved: November 28, 2023