Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 21, 2017
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Adjourned: 8:31 PM
Board Members Present - Full Attendance
- Jodie Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Perfect Attendance
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm in the library meeting room.
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from January 2017 meeting as presented
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: December 2016 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for December 2016
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: January 2017 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for January 2017
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #563 in the amount of $61,059.12
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
181
Daily Counter
71
New Patrons
6,325
Item Checkouts
408
Axis360
100
Zinio
326
Computer Use (291 + 35 kids)
Marketing Statistics
94
Instagram Followers
278
Twitter Followers
532
Facebook Followers
927
Website Usage
Marketing Updates
- Shared table at Community Connect in Howell on 2/4/17
- New marketing tools: displays attached to shelf ends
- Staff Picks table and read-a-likes stand added
Other News
New Collection Items
Added two ukulele kits to the collection
Patron Convenience
Small shopping cart now available for patron convenience
2017 Livingston Reads
"Jaws" by Peter Benchley - Programs throughout March & April
Movie showing March 25, 7:00pm at Howell Theater (Free with library card)
Upcoming Programs
February Programs
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AARP Tax Assistance 2/23 - 9:30am-3:00pmFree
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Maker Monday: Zentangle 2/27 - 6:30pm$5.00
March Programs
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Library Book Club: Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking 3/1 - 1:00pmFree
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Lunch & Learn: Depression Glass 3/2 - 12:00pmFree
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Detroit Food History 3/7 - 6:30pmFree
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AARP Tax Assistance 3/9 - 9:30am-3:00pmFree
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Antiques Appraisal Fair 3/11 - 10:00amFree
Special Livingston Reads Events
- 3/13: Livingston Reads Movie: Sharknado (6:00pm)
- 3/14: Sharks & the Environment (6:30pm)
- 3/15: Sea Life Aquarium Presents Super Sharks (6:30pm)
- 3/16: Thursday Matinee: Soul Surfer (1:00pm)
- 3/18: Finding Nemo (12:00pm) & Finding Dory (2:00pm)
- 3/20: Seafood Sampling: Fancy, Fun & Funky ($10 - 6:30pm)
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Community Needs Assessment Survey
Hentz distributed a list of proposed questions for the community needs assessment survey for finalization at the March meeting. The survey will be both printed and online.
2) Meeting Room Folding Door
Update: Hentz was directed to seek bids for the work.
New Business
Motion 6: Ukulele Policy
Motion: Motion to approve the Ukulele Policy as amended
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 7: DVD Racks & Shelf Pins
Motion: Motion to purchase 3 additional DVD racks and 24 adjustable shelf pins from Library Design Associates for a cost not to exceed $3,585.62
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 8: WiFi System Upgrade
Motion: Motion to purchase equipment from SEHI Computer Products to upgrade the wifi system in an amount not to exceed $6,230.00 as outlined in handout
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Administration Policies Book
Board made corrections in the Administration Policies Book. Hentz recorded same. Pages 38-46 to be reviewed for March meeting.
Relevant Board Issues
United for Libraries Video
United for Libraries: Short Takes for Trustee video tabled.
Adjournment
Motion 9: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:31pm
Next Meeting
March 21, 2017
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room