Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 20, 2024
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. Hamburg, MI 48169
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Hocking
Adjourned: 8:04 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
- Matt Assenmacher
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 Hocking at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes of July 16, 2024 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: June Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the June 2024 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: July Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the July 2024 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #653 in the amount of $128,182.06
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,729
Patrons Served
74
New Patrons
7,598
Items Checked Out
137
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 2,942 | Zinio: | 271 | Fold3: | 0 |
| Heritage Quest: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 13 | Niche Academy: | 9 |
Other News
Summer Reading 2024 has come to an end; 172 children finished their reading goal. Newsletters are out. New page, Holly Cooper, is working out well.
Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays @ 4:00pm
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Salvation Army's Summer Lunch Bunch Mondays @ 12:00pm
August Programs
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Movie Double Feature: Witness for the Prosecution & Knives Out 8/27 @ 3:00pm
September Programs
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Jackie's Book Club: No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister 9/4 @ 1:00pm
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Adult Meditation 9/7 @ 10:00am. $5.00
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Great Decisions 9/9 @ 1:30
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Genealogy Drop-In Assistance 9/10 @ 9:00am
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Lego Club 9/10 @ 3:00pm
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Adult Craft: Bottle Wind Chime 9/14 @ 1:00pm. $5.00
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LapSit 9/16 @ 10:00am begins
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Detroit Lions and the Early NFL 9/16 @ 6:30pm
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Little Yogis 9/17 @ 11:00am
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Spice Club (Fennel) 9/17 @ 1:00pm
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Lil' Wigglers Baby Time 9/19 @ 10:00am begins
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Story Hour 9/19 @ 11:00am begins
Correspondence
Old Business
1. Updated Library Logo
Lisa Assenmacher of Basil Design Studio has volunteered her services at no cost to the library. She will begin with a questionnaire for the board and staff to complete and proceed from there. She anticipates the project taking several months to complete. Board assured her they would rather have a quality logo that will last a long time than something that was rushed.
2. Roofing Update
Still no movement on the new roof.
3. Meeting Room HVAC Update
Lakeside Service completed the project as planned and within budget.
New Business
Motion 6: Flagstar Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to roll over Flagstar Bank CD maturing on 8/26/2024 in the amount of $266,718.63 + interest into a short term CD of 149 days at 4.99%
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 7: CIBC Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to roll over CIBC Bank CD maturing on 9/12/2024 in the amount of $263,693.75 + interest into a short term CD of 90 to 119 days at the best interest rate available
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
2. Water Quality Report
Both the kitchen faucet and older drinking fountain had higher than normal lead amounts. Pete Black Plumbing replaced the kitchen faucet and related plumbing under the sink and removed the older drinking fountain. Water tests have come back showing no lead detected.
Friends Report with Debbie Kooperman
Book Sale
Book Sale set for: donations Oct. 16-19, members only sale Oct. 19, open sale Oct. 21-26.
Garden Committee
Garden Committee is adding Dogwood Shrubs and Liatris to the Rain Garden and preparing to replant the Spice Garden in the next few weeks.
June-July Gift Shop Sales
$350.45
Annual Meeting-Election
Annual Meeting-Election is scheduled 9/18/24 from 6:30-7:30pm
Relevant Board Issues
Annual Trustees & Directors Workshop
Annual Trustees & Directors workshop is set for Sept. 26 at 6:00pm at Hartland Library.
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:04pm
Next Meeting
September 17, 2024
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room