Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 18, 2020
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 8:18 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Joyce Katakowski
Full Attendance
All board members were present for this meeting.
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from January 21, 2020 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: January 2020 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the January 2020 Financial Report
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #599 in the amount of $50,040.45
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
205
Average Daily Visits
53
New Patrons
7,501
Item Check-outs
231
Computer Uses
Digital Services
700
Axis360 Checkouts
194
Zinio Checkouts
324
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
163
Instagram405
Twitter1,034
Facebook2,972
Website Uses1,857
WiFi UsesOther News
Chili Cook-Off Success
9 competitors, 35 attendees, $210.00 raised (net $184.56 - $20 more than last year)
Upcoming Programs
February Programs
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Census 2020 (Free) 2/20 - 6:30pm
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Michigan Opera Theater (Free) 2/22 - 1:00pm
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Maker Monday: Paper Bead Bracelet (Free) 2/24 - 6:30pm
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AARP Tax Assistance (Free, by appointment) 2/25
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Friday Movie: In This Our Life (1942) (Free) 2/28 - 1:00pm
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Saturday Movie: Good News (1942) (Free) 2/29 - 1:00pm
February Food Drive
Gleaners Food Bank Food Drive – drop off non-perishable items in the lobby
March Programs
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AARP Tax Assistance (Free, by appointment) 3/3
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Library Book Club: Detroit City is the Place to Be by Mark Binelli (Free) 3/4 - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Genealogy Help (Free) 3/4 - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 3/4 - 4:00pm
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Lunch & Learn: Basic Loom Weaving (Free) 3/5 - noon
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Ann Arbor Symphony Brass Quintet (Free) 3/7 - 1:00pm
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Rosie, WWII, and Bomber Plants (Free) 3/11 - 6:30pm
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Get to Know Your Township: Deby Henneman of Parks & Rec (Free) 3/12 - 6:30pm
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Friday Movie: Laura (1944) (Free) 3/13 - 1:00pm
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Family Literacy Celebration at 2/42 Community Church (Free) 3/14 - 9:30am
Correspondence
Old Business
Friends of the Library Progress
The Friends met and have formally approved their Bylaws and Standard Rules.
Next Steps: Next meeting is March 13 and will begin the process to file for non-profit status.
New Business
1) Meeting Room Policy Discussion
Motion 5: Approve Policy Changes
Motion: Motion to approve the changes to the library's meeting room policy as discussed
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Hentz will prepare the new policy and reservation form.
2) Art Fair 2020
New Digital Presence
The art fair now has its own:
- Email: artfair@hamburglibrary.org
- Website: www.hamburgartfair.org
3) Fine Free Libraries
The board discussed the recent trend of libraries eliminating fines.
Relevant Board Issues
Board Elections
Current board members running for re-election include Colone, Evergreen, Farrell, and Hocking.
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:18pm
Next Meeting
March 17, 2020
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room