Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
April 16, 2019
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:40 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
Board Members Absent
- Joyce Katakowski
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from March 19, 2019 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: March 2019 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for March 2019
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #589 in the amount of $71,636.09
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
183
Average Daily Visits
41
New Patrons
6,927
Item Check-outs
282
Computer Uses
Digital Services
646
Axis360 Checkouts
178
Zinio Checkouts
334
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
132
Instagram382
Twitter820
Facebook2,386
Website Uses2,542
WiFi UsesCommunity Events
Recent Events
- Community Resource Fair @ Livingston County Home Show (April 5-7)
- Caregivers' Fair (April 6)
Partnership Success
Partnered with Country Elementary for Poetry Night on April 8
Upcoming Programs
April Programs
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Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 4/17 - 4pm-7pm
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Thursday Matinee: A Star is Born (Free) 4/18 - 1:00pm
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Nature Photography (Free) 4/22 - 6:30pm
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Book Sale 4/27 - 9:00am-2:00pm
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Movie @ Howell Theater: A Walk in the Woods (Free w/ library card) 4/27 - 7:00pm
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Nature Walk w/ Hamburg Parks & Rec (Free) 4/30 - 6:30pm
May Programs
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Book Club: The Swans of Fifth Avenue (Free) 5/1 - 1:00pm
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Little Women Tea Party ($5) 5/2 - noon
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Mother's Day Craft (Free) 5/8 - 6:30pm
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STEAM @ the Library (Free) 5/9 - 10:00am
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Willow Run (Free) 5/13 - 6:30pm
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Teen Night movie: Solo: Star Wars (Free) 5/15 - 5:30pm
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Thursday Matinee: Christopher Robin (Free) 5/16 - 1:00pm
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STEAM @ the Library (Free) 5/16 - 10:00am
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Cut the Cord (Free) 5/20 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Computer Upgrades Update
Weber gave the board an update on the project. The server and several pieces have arrived and are being loaded with software by the IT company. Project should be completed by June.
2019/2020 Budget
Motion 5: Approve Budget
Motion: Motion to approve the proposed 2019/2020 budget
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
New Business
1) New Laminator Purchase
Motion 6: Purchase Laminator
Motion: Motion to purchase a new laminator from USI for $1,349.95 (includes shipping)
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
2) 2019 Millage Resolution
Motion 10: Millage Resolution
Motion: 2019 Millage Resolution
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Resolution carried
See attached resolution for details.
Three CDs Maturing:
Chase Bank CD
Motion 7
Motion: Roll over $204,052.59 plus interest into 90 day CD at 1.93% or better
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
CIBC Bank CD
Motion 8
Motion: Roll over $101,479.17 plus interest into 6 month CD at 2.55% or better
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
State Bank CD
Motion 9
Motion: Roll over $250,000.00 plus interest into 6 month CD at 2.60% or better
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
Summer Reading Program 2019
Theme: "Have Book, Will Travel"
Kickoff: Friday, June 7 at 7:00pm
Volunteers: Eibler, Hocking, and Colone will volunteer for the event
Adjournment
Motion 11: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm
Next Meeting
May 21, 2019
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room