Electronic Meeting Notice
In accordance with Governor's Executive Order 2020-154, this meeting was conducted electronically using GoToMeeting.
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 20, 2020
Meeting Format: Virtual (GoToMeeting)
Authority: Governor's Executive Order 2020-154
Called to Order: 6:06 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 6:50 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Joyce Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Richelle Hocking
- Peg Eibler
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of (Roll Call Votes):
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from July 21, 2020 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Katakowski
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: June 2020 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the June 2020 Financial Report
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: July 2020 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the July 2020 Financial Report
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Katakowski
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #605 in the amount of $55,991.08
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics (Limited Services)
44
Average Daily Visits
22
New Patrons
3,707
Item Check-outs
0
Computer Uses
Digital Services
938
Axis360 Checkouts
97
Zinio Checkouts
84
Unlimited Audiobook Checkouts
Marketing Update
181
Instagram406
Twitter1,143
Facebook2,430
Website Uses1,046
WiFi UsesService Restoration
Computer Access Resumed
Computers opened to patrons on August 3. Very slow start to usage.
Program Status
All in-house programs have been cancelled through August 31.
Correspondence
Old Business
Library Reopening Progress
The library continues to open services slowly.
August 3 Updates:
- Library started sending faxes for patrons
- Computer use now allowed
As has been the case since July 13 when the library opened to the public, curbside continues to be used much more than in-person.
Air Purifiers: The grant was approved for meeting room air purifiers for $500.00
New Business
1) Summer Reading Program Update
2020 Virtual SRP Results
This year's SRP, which was mostly virtual, had 42 completed reading logs. All children received a prize.
Prizes: Gift certificates from Dairy Queen and McDonald's
Bonus Drawings: Those who completed the bingo sheet received gift certificates from Barnes & Noble, Subway, Hungry Howie's, Target, and Walmart
2) New Board Members
Discussion of board members on the November 3 ballot.
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:50pm
Next Meeting
September 15, 2020
7:00 PM | Electronic Meeting