Marissa Area District Public Library
Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 12, 2026
The meeting was called to order by President Carol Mercer @
5:59.
Present were Diane, Robin, David, Linda, Leslie, Carol, and
Doug. Not present was Tiff.
Announcements: Carol talked about her situation.
Recognition of public and comments: Warren Trotter was
present to observe the meeting.
Reading and approval of the November minutes as written:
Doug made a motion to approve the minutes as written, it was
seconded by Diane, approved by consensus.
Correspondence: The FFA send a Thank You note. The
Library received $4000 from the Alberta Hamilton Grant.
Treasurer’s Report: Linda gave the reports for November
and December.
Acceptance of treasurer’s report and authorization to pay
upcoming bills: A motion was made by David and seconded by
Doug for the acceptance of the treasurer's report and
authorization to pay upcoming bills, motion carried.

Librarian’s Report: Robin gave the report about the “Cook
The Book” on January 15, 2026 and The Resource Fair on
January 16, 2026.
Old Business: President Carol Mercer appointed David Lea as
Vice-President.
New Business: The Library will have Saturday hours from the
middle of February to the middle of April from 10:00-12:00.
Doug made the motion to approve this, it was seconded by
Leslie, motion carried by consensus. Training on Economic
Interest will be next month. Tiff needs to do the training on
Sexual Harassment. The next game night will be on the 4th
Thursday of the month @ 6:00- 5 Crowns
Adjournment: Doug made the motion to adjourn the meeting
@6:49, it was seconded by David, motion carried by consensus.
Respectfully submitted,

Leslie Lehman