Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 15, 2023
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Richelle Hocking
Adjourned: 8:24 PM
Board Members Present
Full Attendance
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Richelle Hocking at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from July 18, 2023 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: June Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the June 2023 Financial Report
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: July Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the July 2023 Financial Report
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: PNC Bank CD
Motion: Motion to roll-over PNC Bank CD at 4.15%
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,006
Patrons Served
82
New Patrons
6,914
Item Check-outs
151
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 2,006 | PressReader: | 50 | Zinio: | 85 |
| Fold3: | 4 | Heritage Quest: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 34 |
| Niche Academy: | 3 | ||||
Other News
Newsletter has arrived in mailboxes. Registration begins 8/23/23.
Upcoming Programs
August Programs
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Movie Night: Working Girl (1988) 8/22 - 5:45pm
September Programs
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Write Club 9/2 - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Genealogy Help 9/5 - 1:00pm
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Jackie's Book Club: The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley 9/6 - 1:00pm
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Michigan Architecture Series: Pewabic, Detroit's Pottery (sponsored by Friends) 9/7 - 6:30pm
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Adult Craft Pickup: Felt Leaf Hoop Art 9/11
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LapSit 9/11 - 10:00am
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Great Decisions 9/11 - 1:00pm
More September Programs
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Story Hour 9/11 - 1:30pm
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Lego Club 9/12 - 3:00pm
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Drop-In Tech Help 9/13 - 5:30pm
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Lil' Wigglers Baby Time 9/14 - 10:00am
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Story Hour 9/14 - 10:00am
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Spice Club: Northern Italy (v) 9/19 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
1. Card from M. Farrell
Card received from M. Farrell.
Old Business
Motion 6: Library Design Associates Inc. Proposal
Library Design Associates Inc. proposal reviewed with Kyle Haning of Library Design Associates.
Motion: Motion to approve Library Design Associates Inc. Proposal for $180,568.00
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 7: End-of-Range Signage
Motion: Motion to approve new end-of-range signage proposal for $9,340.00
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Board Vacancy Nomination Committee
Walter and Colone reported that letters were sent to 12 candidates and eight will be interviewed. They will make a recommendation of two names to the rest of the board for the final decision.
Motion 8: Landscape and Hardscape Proposal
Hentz explained the proposals for landscape and hardscape for the area under staff windows.
Motion: Motion to approve Osborne Masonry's proposal to remove and dispose of bushes, grade area, and pour cement pads for $2,175.00 and checkerboard table and stools and 5 planters from Doty & Sons for $4,145.00
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
New Business
Motion 9: Serenity Garden Work
Hentz and Weber explained proposals for work in the Serenity Garden, stepping stone path, retaining wall by storage shed, and small patio in front of the butterfly garden.
Motion: Motion to approve Leppek Nursery and Garden Center's proposal for $7,275.00
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Friends Report from Debbie Kooperman
Annual Meeting and Election
Continuing preparation for Annual Meeting and Election on 9/13/23; have 4 candidates secured for upcoming election.
Garden Maintenance
Garden maintenance continues with addition of Iris from Mary Evergreen's neighbor.
Upcoming Fundraisers
- October Book Sale
- November Rummage Sale
Possible New Fundraisers
- Decal/Bumper Stickers
- Button Maker (Buttons, Magnets, Mirrors, Keychains)
- Book Clock Class
Board indicated they have been asked about FOHTL T-shirts - perhaps sell iron-on logo onto BYOS?
Newsletter
A monthly email to all members with accomplishments to date.
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 10: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Next Meeting
September 19, 2023
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room