Stephanie Loew

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The 2023 audit presentation was rescheduled. Friends of the Library groups reported on their activities, including fundraising, membership drives, and programming. The board discussed BiblioCommons updates, adult program grant applications, fines and fee forgiveness, and the mission and vision statement. The 2023 Annual Report was presented and accepted. The board also approved the April millage distribution and discussed the 2025 millage distribution. Additionally, the board approved correcting the email address on the bylaws.

The special meeting included discussions regarding the potential purchase of upgraded public computers, including Macintosh computers, and larger monitors. The Director tendered her resignation, effective August 31, 2023, due to personal and health reasons. The Board authorized the District Director to immediately post the job opening on various platforms. An ad hoc committee was appointed to handle the Director search.

The meeting included reports from various Friends of the Library groups, highlighting their activities and contributions. The board discussed updates on Horizon, Merit, USF, and MELCAT, including a potential change to BiblioCommons. The Budget Committee discussed fine/fee forgiveness, and the Personnel/Policy Committee reviewed reconsideration policies. The board also addressed a funding request for a Whittemore adult program and approved the appointment of new authorized business officers for TCM Bank. Snow removal for headquarters was tabled, and the 2024 board meeting schedule was approved. Finally, the board discussed board member appointment requests.

The board meeting included discussions on summer events, current revenue and expenditures, and adjustments to Millage Revenue Sharing distribution. There was a ratification of several vouchers. Updates were provided on Horizon, Merit, USF, and MELCAT, including the upcoming launch of Bibleocommons. The amount that IADL can remove from fines and fees was reported and approved. Quotes for strategic planning alternatives and website redesign were reviewed. The board also discussed legislation planning changes in minimum wages and requirements for paid sick time, as well as the need for crisis intervention training for branch managers and staff.

The meeting included reports from the Friends of the Library groups, covering events, programs, and donations. The Treasurer's Report was approved, and bills were ratified. Updates were provided on Horizon, MERIT, USF, and MELCAT, as well as the surplus sale and building situation. The Policy/Personnel Committee and Millage Ad Hoc Committee gave updates. The election of Board of Trustees officers was conducted, and the District Director's evaluation was accepted. An adult programming grant request was approved for the Tawas City Library, and a new copier lease was discussed.