CFO Hadler reported September showed an unrestricted cash balance just over $16 million. Tax receipts over $11 million, reflecting 86% of the budgeted amount, have been received through the end of September. The fund balance stands just above $8.1 million. Eight line items are currently over budget.
15-213 IX. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS
(Item of action)
Vice President Surovell, supported by Trustee Vander Broek, moved to approve the September 2015 disbursements.
Director Parker reported the Facilities Committee meeting was cancelled after the Board agenda was established.
15-216 XI. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Parker reported on the following activities:
In conjunction with the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation, A Night of Notable Authors will be held here on Saturday evening, October 24th.
This evening, Detroit author, David Maraniss is discussing his new book in the Multipurpose Room.
On Wednesday, AADL will be presenting the online launch of the archive of the Interfaith Council of Peace & Justice 50th Anniversary.
On Halloween, AADL will be hosting our first Halloween costume contest in the first floor lobby area.
On Friday, October 30th, AADL will participate in the Downtown Ann Arbor Treat Parade for young children.
Director Parker thanked all staff who assisted and presented at Staff Day.
Director Parker reported responses to the expansion of the West Branch Library have been tremendous. She noted requests for providing drive-up return service at this location have been received and while ideal, are not physically possible due to the configuration of the building. Walk up book returns will be located at both entrances to the expanded branch. The request for drop boxes remaining at the Westgate location when the branch is closed for expansion cannot be accommodated. The amount of material returned daily exceeds the capacity of the drop boxes and would require constant monitoring and removal of material. Her hope is that patrons will return materials where they retrieve them.
President Barney Newman reported she had attended Staff Day and was “blown away”. Presentations and staff engagement were fantastic.
Director Parker finished her report noting the keynote speaker on Staff Day was Dr. Swift, Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent.
Secretary Kaplan inquired of providing FAQ’s in response to West Branch inquires on the website. Director Parker responded that that could be done.
15-217 XII. MONTHLY STATISTICS
In lieu of Monthly Statistics Deputy Director Neiburger reviewed two of the “Lightning Talks” given at Staff Day. Dave Menzo presented the use of AADL music tools to create a musical album for which AADL has purchased the rights. Omari Rush presented information on the Pop-X Festival at Liberty Park.
Deputy Director Neiburger introduced the following staff members who repeated their Staff Day Lightning Talks:
Kelsey Cauley, Outreach and Neighborhood Services staff was introduced in lieu of colleague Katie Monkiewicz and presented on WLBPD services.
Andrew MacLaren was introduced and gave his presentation on Old News@aadl.org.
Anne Drozd was introduced and gave her presentation on AADL’s new arts blog, PULP@aadl.org.
Steve Teeri was introduced and gave his presentation on The Secret Lab.
15-218 XIII. NEW BUSINESS
15-219 A. VOTE FOR CLOSED SESSION AT THE NOVEMBER 16, 2015 REGULAR BOARD MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF REAL ESTATE AND OPINION OF LEGAL COUNSEL
(Item of action)
Roll call vote
Secretary Kaplan, supported by Trustee Leija, moved to hold a closed session at the November 16, 2015 regular meeting for discussion of real estate and opinion of legal counsel.