Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 17, 2021
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 8:05 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 July 20, 2021 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: June 2021 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for June 2021
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: July 2021 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for July 2021
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #617 in the amount of $54,316.92
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
2,828
Patrons Served
61
New Patrons
6,209
Item Check-outs
66
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Axis360 checkouts: | 816 | PressReader checkouts: | 155 | Ancestry uses: | 153 |
| Tutor.com uses: | 0 | Infobase uses: | 0 | Career Guidance uses: | 0 |
| Niche Academy uses: | 41 | ||||
Other News
SRP Completion
SRP ended Thursday, July 29 with 96 finishing
Memorial Donations
Family of M. Rorabacher listed the library for memorial donations
Garden Care
Front gardens weeded and mulched by United Way Day of Caring volunteers
Audit Completed
Audit has been completed and the audit report will be presented at the September 21 meeting.
Upcoming Programs
September Programs
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Jackie's Book Club: Nothing To Envy (hybrid) 9/1 - 1:00pm
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GMR: Author Ted McClelland (V) 9/9 - 6:30pm
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Storytimes start this week 9/13
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Adult Craft Kit: Wine Cork Pumpkins 9/13
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Great Decisions 9/13 - 1:30pm
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Behind the Velvet Rope (V) 9/13 - 6:30pm
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Our Island Jewel: Belle Isle Park (V) 9/15 - 6:30pm
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GMR: The Labor History of Michigan's UP (V) 9/16 - 6:30pm
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Movie: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan 9/18 - 1:00pm
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Mirepoix Cooking School: Italian Rustico (V) - $20 9/20 - 4:00pm
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Author Visit: Lisa See (V) 9/20 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Library Reopening Update
Although the county was moved to 'high' covid rating, it was decided to keep library operations the same as staff feels patrons are being kept safe.
2) Millage Discussion
Board will have millage amount and length of time set by December.
3) Work from Home Policy
Hentz presented a draft policy for review.
New Business
1) Showing Library Support
Board requested several designs that show library support that are appropriate for t-shirts and/or buttons.
2) Parking Lot Maintenance
Motion 6: Approve Parking Lot Work
Motion: Motion to approve the quote from Alan's Asphalt for parking lot seal coating, crack filling, and stripe painting in an amount not to exceed $3,290.00
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Weber will process the deposit payment to be mailed.
Relevant Board Issues
Recording Secretary Replacement
- Walter volunteered to post the position on her facebook page
- Weber suggested Debbie Kooperman and will contact her
Annual Trustees & Directors Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30pm @ Pinckney Library
Speaker: Clair Membiela from Library of Michigan to discuss the Open Meetings Act & Library Privacy Act changes
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm
Next Meeting
September 21, 2021
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room