Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 7:05 PM - 8:05 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room
Next Meeting: September 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Library Information
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139
Mailing: P.O. Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48139
Phone: (810) 231-1771
Board Members Present
- Peg Eibler (Chair)
- Andy Byerly
- Sally Crouch
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Full Attendance
All 6 board members present.
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Staff Service Recognition
Years of Service Presentation
Eibler made special presentations recognizing staff members for their dedicated service:
5
C. Wagner
Years of Service10
B. Stokanovich
Years of Service20
H. Hentz
Years of ServiceApproval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Minutes Approval
Motion: Approve July 21, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
June 2015 Financial Report
Motion: Accept Financial Report for June 2015
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
July 2015 Financial Report
Motion: Accept Financial Report for July 2015
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #545
Amount: $56,525.91
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
217
Daily Average Visitors222
E-book Circulation (July)70
New Patrons (July)10,045
Item Check-outs (July)Digital Services
222
E-books53
Zinio IssuesUpcoming Research Visit
Date: Wednesday, September 2nd
Location: South Lyon Library
Purpose: View meeting room tables
Attendees: Several staff and Eibler
Correspondence
Old Business
Credit Card Payment System Review
Weber distributed PNC's proposal for credit card payments and Hentz distributed a draft credit card policy for board review and discussion.
New Business
NWF Special Designation
The library received a National Wildlife Federation special designation for the library gardens.
Installation: Plaque will be mounted near the Dennis Morgan sign in the building.
Wireless Network Upgrade
Motion: Purchase three wireless antennae from Sehi
Equipment cost: $1,452.00
Labor cost: Up to $1,150.00 (CPS)
Requirement: All replaced equipment removed from site
Made by: Jim Katakowski
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Motion Carried
Relevant Board Issues
Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Livingston County Trustees & Directors meeting: Wednesday, October 21 at Howell Library
- Audit presentation at September meeting - bring questions
- Bake sale: October 10 during Art & Craft Fair (benefits library gardens)
Halloween Party
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 7:00 PM
Need: Volunteers needed for event
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 8:05 PM
Next Meeting: September 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM