Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
December 19, 2023
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Hocking
Adjourned: 7:54 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
Board Members Absent
- Crystal Walter
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag
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 Agenda as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from November 21, 2023 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: November Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve November 2023 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Assenmacher
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #645 in the amount of $240,328.26
Made by: Mary Evergreen
Seconded by: Jodie Colone
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,281
Patrons Served
35
New Patrons
5,184
Item Check-outs
118
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 2,231 | PressReader: | 34 | Zinio: | 360 |
| Fold3: | 0 | Heritage Quest: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 71 |
| Niche Academy: | 4 | ||||
Other News
None
Upcoming Programs
December Program
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December Mitten Tree Ongoing
January 2024 Programs
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LapSit (2 – 3 year) 1/8 - 10:00am
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Story Hours (3 to 5 years) 1/8 - 1:30pm
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Genealogy Walk-In Assistance 1/9 - 1:00pm
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Lego Club 1/9 - 3:00pm
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Lil' Wigglers (newborn to 2 years) 1/11 - 10:00am
More January Programs
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Story Hour (3 to 5 years) 1/11 - 10:00am
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Grand River Ave: From Detroit to L. Michigan (v) 1/11 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Infrastructure Updates
Sidewalk, planters, and checkerboard table have been installed.
Library Renovations
Library renovations are almost completed. Library Design is working on the punch list items. Fire suppression testing & inspection is due, and Hentz recommended using Elite Fire Safety to save over $1000.00.
Motion 5: Fire Safety Services
Motion: Motion to approve new Fire Suppressions System Inspection Services through Elite Fire Safety
Made by: Assenmacher
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Library Website Discussion
Library website discussion continued. The board is focusing first on a new logo designed by professional graphic artist. The website, social media, and other communications will come afterwards.
Board members are asked to think about concepts, images and/or words that represent the library. Hentz will investigate local graphic design firms.
Friends Report
Income
Fall Book Sale proceeds: $2,600.35
Rummage Sale proceeds: $2,053.51 - beat all expectations! Will be repeated next Fall.
Oct/Nov Gift Store proceeds: $248.80
New Fundraisers
- Spring Gardening Classes confirmed with Livingston County Extension Services instructor April 24, May 1, May 8 & May 15
- Silent Auction
- Christmas in July
Spring Membership Event
Spring Membership event will be "Friend"raiser on March 13, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Next Meeting
January 16, 2024
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room