Hamburg Township Library
10411 Merrill Rd.  PO Box 247
Hamburg, MI 48189
810.231.1771

September 17, 2024 @ 7:00pm

Present: Matt Assenmacher, Jodie Colone, Rochelle Hocking, Bridget Rosek, Crystal Walter
Absent: Mary Evergreen
Also Present: Holly Hentz, Christine Weber
Guest: Rana Emmons of Post, Smythe, Lutz & Ziel

Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag:
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Rochelle Hocking at 7:08pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.

Approval Of:

• Motion to approve Agenda as presented made by Rosek; Seconded by Walter; Motion carried.
• Motion to approve the minutes from August 20, 2024 as presented made by Rosek; Seconded by Assenmacher; Motion carried.

Call to the Public: No comments.

Financial:

• Rana Emmons of Post, Smyth, Lutz & Ziel reviewed 2023-2024 financial audit and gave an unmodified opinion.  Motion to accept Audit Report and forward to Township made by Colone; Seconded by Walter; Motion carried.

2.   Motion to approve August Financial Report made by Walter; Seconded by Colone; Motion carried.
3.   Motion to approve Voucher #654 in the amount of $76,134.25 made by Colone; Seconded by Walter; Motion carried.

 Librarian’s Report:

• In-house Statistics: 4,718 Patrons Served; 87 New Patrons; 6,532 Item Check-outs; 168 computer uses.
• Online Statistics: 3,023 Libby; 263 Zinio; 72 Fold3; 96 Heritage Quest; 11 TumbleBooks; 5 Niche Academy.
• Other News: League of Women Voters will be here Oct. 12 for voter information
• Upcoming Programs:
• Thursdays Drop-In Chess @ 4:00pm  
• 9/21 An Afternoon Operatic Extravaganza with the Toledo Opera @ 2:00pm 
• 9/23 Triumph & Tragedy: John DeLorean @ 6:30pm  
• 9/24 Little Yogis @ 11:00am  
• 10/1 Little Yogis @ 11:00am  
• 10/1 Adult Craft: Image Transfer Candles for Halloween @ 6:30pm 
• 10/2 Jackie’s Book Club: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland @ 1:00pm 
• 10/3 DIA: In the Garden (v) @ 6:30pm  
• 10/7 Great Decisions @ 1:30pm  
• 10/8 Drop-In Genealogy @ 9:00am  
• 10/8 Little Yogis @ 11:00am  
• 10/8 Lego Club @ 3:00pm  
• 10/8 Our Changing Great Lakes @ 6:30pm  
• 10/11 Halloween Ceramic Painting & Movie @ 6:30pm  
• 10/12 Ragtime Banjo Revival Trio @ 2:00pm  
• 10/15 Spice Club: Vinegars (v) @ 1:00pm 

Correspondence:

• None.

Old Business:

• Library rebrand project update discussed; the board has decided to move forward as proposed by Lisa Assenmacher.
• Roofing project is complete.

New Business:

• Two CD’s maturing:
• Motion made by Rosek to approve rollover of CIBC CD for $513,500.00 plus interest earned into a 364 day CD at the current rate of 4.50% or better on maturity date; seconded by Walter.  Motion carried.
• Motion made by Rosek to approve rollover of State Bank CD for $364,510.32 plus interest earned into the best possible rate and terms at time of rollover; seconded by Walter.  Motion carried.

Friends Report, Debbie Kooperman reporting

• August Gift Shop Sales = $306.90 and contents have just been revamped
• Book Sale is coming up in October followed by Rummage sale in November
• Kroger Community Rewards = $111.96 from 36 households
• Planning another Gardening Series for Spring 2025 
• 2023-2024 Annual Meeting & Election scheduled for 9/18/24

Relevant Board Issues:

• Trustees & Directors meeting Thursday, Sept. 26 @ 6:00pm @ Hartland Library

                         
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Crystal Walter; seconded by Bridget Rosek; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:59 pm.

Next Meeting: October 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm