Hamburg Township Library
10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247
Hamburg, MI 48189
810.231.1771
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Present: Matt Assenmacher, Jodie Colone, Mary Evergreen, Richelle Hocking, Bridget Rosek, Crystal Walter
Absent: None
Also Present: Holly Hentz, Christine Weber
Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag:
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Richelle Hocking at 7:01 pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of
Call to the Public: None present.
Old Business
1) Library re-brand project update. Tabled to a later meeting.
Financial
Motion to rescind payment of Workers Comp Insurance 4 years 2020-2023 in the amount of $10,393.21 and HRA Co-pays Insurance past 4 years 2020-June 30, 2024 in the amount of $12,397.05 until further notice made by Walter; Seconded by Rosek; Motion carried.
Librarian’s Report
1) In-house Statistics: 3,370 Patrons Served; 284 New Patrons; 5,084 Item Check-outs; 124 computer uses.
2) Online Statistics: 2,805 Libby; 318 Zinio; 51 Fold3; 0 Heritage Quest; 0 TumbleBooks; 33 Niche Academy.
3) Other News - Library was present at the Senior Resources Fair on Sept. 28. Holly worked at the first night of the Candidate Forum. Holly has been chosen to represent Class 4 libraries in the co-op’s steering committee (2 year term).
4) Upcoming Programs
Correspondence
1) None
New Business
1) Missed billing from Township. Township accounting dept failed to bill us for workers comp and HRA co-pay for the past four years; it was discovered during their audit. They have presented us with $22,000.00+ invoice. Hentz was directed to consult with attorney before payment is made.
2) Budget amendment, 722-16 BCBS-Other Co-pay was tabled until after attorney consultation.
3) Quote for ceiling repairs from leaky roof $900.00 from The Paint Boxer; work in progress and should be completed by month-end.
Friends Report, Debbie Kooperman reporting
Relevant Board Issues
1) None.
Motion to Adjourn at made by Walter; seconded by Rosek; Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.
Next Meeting: November 19, 2024 @ 7:00pm