Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
April 20, 2021
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 8:07 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Full Attendance
All board members were present for this meeting.
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: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from March 16, 2021 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: March 2021 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the March 2021 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #613 in the amount of $69,542.17
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
1,025
In-house Visits
25
New Patrons
5,316
Item Checkouts
47
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Axis360 checkouts: | 869 | PressReader checkouts: | 28 | Tutor.com uses: | 0 |
| Infobase uses: | New service | Career Guidance uses: | New service | Niche Academy uses: | 51 |
Other News
Family Fun Day Success
March 20: 74 kids picked up bags, 48 families tuned into virtual concert
Online Storytime Success
563 Facebook views in 9 weeks. Continuing through first week of May
Virtual Peeps Diorama
6 dioramas submitted, 116 votes cast online
Community Connect (4/17)
Resource fair for the financially disadvantaged where basic needs are free for the day (food, haircuts, health screenings, other essentials). This year, our information is being made available to participants as an online resource packet.
Upcoming Programs
April Programs
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Book & Movie Club: Stella Dallas 4/21
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Craft Kit: Terracotta Pot Wreath ($5.00) 4/26
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Family Scavenger Hunt 4/27 - 6:30pm
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Art & Architecture of the Capital 4/28 - 6:30pm
May Programs
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Jackie's Book Club: After Anna by Lisa Scottoline 5/5
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Mother's Day Craft (ages 12 and under) 5/5
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Travelogues with Lynn: Prague & the Czech Republic 5/6 - 6:30pm
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Craft Kit: Votives with Glass Beads 5/10
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Book & Movie Club: Laura 5/12
Correspondence
Patron Appreciation
Two 'thank you' notes from patrons
Old Business
1) Library Reopening Update
April 10: Library went back to Phase 2 (Curbside service only) per the Governor's request
April 16: A staff member tested positive for Covid, so Phase 2 has been extended to May 1st
2) Millage Discussion
The board will be presented with different millage options to discuss at the May meeting.
New Business
1) Library Privacy Act Amendment
The state legislature has been presented with some changes to the Act. When these changes have been approved, Hentz will contact the library's attorney for a more comprehensive Privacy Act policy to be included in the policy manual.
2) Sidewalk Repair
Hentz was directed to seek out at least two more quotes to fix sidewalk issues.
3) New WiFi System
Due to the age of the current system, Weber was asked to price a new system.
Motion 5: Approve WiFi System
Motion: Motion to approve TLN's quote for a new WiFi system not to exceed $6,557.85
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
4) Proposed 2021/2022 Budget
Hentz & Weber presented the proposed budget for discussion.
Relevant Board Issues
May Meeting Schedule
Rosek and possibly Farrell will not be at the May 18 meeting. Meeting might be rescheduled to May 25. Hentz will let everyone know the status of the meeting.
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm
Next Meeting
May 18, 2021
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room