50th Anniversary Celebration Planning!
Summer Newsletter in print! August 6th birthday celebration planning underway for Hamburg Township Library's milestone year.
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
April 19, 2016
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Adjourned: 8:08 PM
Board Members Present
- Sally Crouch
- Peg Eibler
- Michaelene Farrell
- Jim Katakowski
Note: Andy Byerly resigned March 16, 2016 - position to be filled
Board Member Absent
- Richelle Hocking
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm in the library meeting room.
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from March 15, 2016 meeting as presented
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Board Candidate Introductions
Jodie Colone and Mary Evergreen, both of whom have filed applications for library board in the November election, introduced themselves.
Both candidates presented their qualifications and interest in serving on the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees.
Financial
Motion 3: March 2016 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for March 2016
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher (Corrected)
Motion: Motion to accept corrected Library Voucher #553 in the amount of $62,357.97
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
March 2016 Statistics - Strong Spring Growth!
205
Daily Average
Strong Growth!68
New Patrons
7,634
Item Checkouts
Excellent!252
E-book Circulation
98
Zinio Issues
Marketing & Social Media Growth
76
Instagram Followers
203
Twitter Followers
490
Facebook Followers
Marketing Updates & Community Events
Caregiver Fair
April 2, 2016
Livingston County Home Show
April 8-10, 2016
Bridge to Literacy Outreach
Letter from Rick Todd to all parents in school district
50th Anniversary Celebration
Birthday Celebration
Date: August 6, 2016
Planning underway for milestone celebration
Upcoming Spring Programs
April Programs
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Thursday Matinee: Everest (PG) 4/21 - 1:00pmFree
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Native Plants 4/21 - 6:30pmFree
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Library Book Sale AND Kid's Craft Fair 4/23 - 9:30am-2:00pmMajor Event
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Huron River 4/26 - 6:30pmFree
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Kids Craft Day 4/27 - 6:30pmFree
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The Martian: Locations and Landscapes 4/28 - 6:30pmLivingston Reads Follow-up
May Programs
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Pet Wellness & Nutrition 5/2 - 6:30pmFree
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Book Club: A Man Called Ove 5/4 - 1:00pmFree
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Star Wars Mythology 5/4 - 6:30pmFree
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Kentucky Derby Tea Party 5/5 - 12:00pm$5.00
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Saturday Family Cinema: Max (PG) 5/7 - 1:00pm & 7:00pmFree
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Bird Feeding 5/9 - 6:30pmFree
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Livingston County Humane Society 5/10 - 6:30pmFree
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Open Craft Night 5/12 - 6:30pmFree
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Pet Psychology 5/16 - 6:30pmFree
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Technology Projects Completed
Completed:
- Power back-up server
- Public wireless printing
- Meeting room shades
2) Meeting Room Tables
Status: Ordered but no delivery date set
3) Emergency Weather Closing Policy
Emergency weather closing policy distributed for policy manuals.
New Business
Motion 5: Staff In-Service Day
Motion: Motion to close the library for a Staff In-Service Day on May 6
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Motion 6: Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Motion: Motion to accept the Internet Acceptable Use Policy as presented
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried
3) 2016/2017 Budget Presentation
Weber presented the proposed 2016/2017 Budget and led the discussion with board members.
Next Step: Further discussion and vote will take place at the May meeting.
Relevant Board Issues
Board Appointment - Andy Byerly Replacement
Resignation: Andy Byerly resigned his position on the board effective March 16, 2016.
Motion 7: Appoint Jodie Colone
Motion: Motion to appoint Jodie Colone to complete Andy Byerly's term on the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees, which ends November 14, 2016
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Welcome: Jodie Colone officially appointed to the board to complete the term through November 2016.
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08pm
Next Meeting
May 17, 2016
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room