Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Date: February 18, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:02 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room
Next Meeting: March 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Library Information
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139
Mailing: P.O. Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48139
Phone: (810) 231-1771
Board Members Present
- Andrew Byerly
- Sally Crouch
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Peg Eibler
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Andrew Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Minutes Approval
Motion: Approve January 21, 2014 minutes as presented
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Financial Report Approval
Motion: Accept Financial Report for January 2014 as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Andrew Byerly
Status: Motion carried
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #527
Amount: $61,564.26
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
DIA Special Presentation
Program: "Samurai: Beyond the Sword"
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free (Registration Required)
Summer Reading Program
Kickoff Party: June 6
Time: 7:00 PM
Correspondence
Old Business
Brownfield TIFA Meeting Update
Meeting held: Eibler, Hentz, and Weber met with Supervisor Pat Hohl
Topic: Possible Brownfield TIFA in township
Timeline: Projected timeframe 2015-2016
New Business
Holiday Closure
Motion: Close library on Saturday, July 5, 2014 (unpaid holiday)
Made by: Andrew Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Motion Carried
Relevant Board Issues
Newsletter & Millage Materials
Board discussed and approved (with minor editing changes):
- Summer newsletter "Voter Information" insert
- Millage Q & A sheet
Board Re-election Requirements
Action Required: Byerly and Katakowski must file necessary paperwork for re-election
Reason: Their appointments to the Board were prior to an election
Library Millage Proposal Resolution
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LIBRARY MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Meeting Date: February 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Present: Andrew Byerly, Sally Crouch, Michaelene Farrell, Richelle Hocking, James Katakowski
Absent: Margaret Eibler
Resolution offered by: Andrew Byerly | Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
WHEREAS Clauses:
- 1. Library is organized under 1877 PA 164 serving Hamburg Township residents
- 2. Per Section 10c of Act 164, if estimated library support costs exceed previously authorized millage (expired 2013), increased millage question must be placed on ballot
- 3. Library Board determined increased funding necessary for 8 years (2014-2021 inclusive)
- 4. Amount not to exceed 0.80 mill for operating, maintaining, equipping library and all authorized purposes
THEREFORE, the Library Board RESOLVES:
- Determines that library support and maintenance funding must be increased
- Resolves to present additional new millage to Township electors at August 5, 2014 election
- Authorizes Secretary to submit resolution and ballot language to County and Township Clerks
- Rescinds any inconsistent resolutions
Election Details
Election Date: August 5, 2014
Millage Amount: Not to exceed 0.80 mill
Duration: 8 years (2014-2021)
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YEAS0
NAYSRichelle Hocking
Secretary, Hamburg Township Library
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Andrew Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 8:02 PM
Next Meeting: March 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM