Associate Director Nieman reported February showed unrestricted cash balance just over $11 million. Tax receipts of almost $11 million, reflecting 96% of the budgeted amount, have been received. The Fund Balance reflects just over $7.9 million.
Two line items are over budget in operating and should come back into line later in the year with the exception of Employee Benefits.
The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library donated over $40,000 in February.
11-039 VII. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS
(Item of action)
Secretary Barney Newman, supported by Vice President Rosenthal, moved to approve the February disbursements.
President Leary reported the Executive Committee, consisting of herself, Vice President Rosenthal and Treasurer Murphy, met and discussed the upcoming budget. Peter Allen also presented to the committee a presentation on the stages of real estate development.
11-042 IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Parker updated the board on the status of the amicus curiae brief filed on behalf of the Herrick District Library.
AADL received four Addy awards, one gold and three silver from the Ann Arbor Ad Club. All four awards were for youth related materials and were designed by Heidi Sheffield.
Director Parker has been invited to serve on a Gates Foundation public access technology benchmarks initiative. The Foundation is no longer funding technology for libraries, but is funding research for creating technology level benchmarks necessary for libraries in delivering services.
Associate Director Eli Neiburger was congratulated on his recent recognition by Library Journal as a “Mover and Shaker”.
Director Parker highlighted her attendance at the initial meeting of the Digital Public Library of America workgroup.
The topic of eBooks offered at AADL was discussed and a demonstration was requested for the next board meeting.
11-043 X. NEW BUSINESS
11-044 A. VOTE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE APRIL 25, 2011 REGULAR MEETING FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS AND DIRECTOR’S EVALUATION
(Item of action)
Roll call vote
Trustee Head, supported by Vice President Rosenthal, moved to hold an Executive Session at the April 25, 2011 regular Board meeting for labor negotiations and director’s evaluation.