Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 20, 2024
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by R. Hocking
Adjourned: 7:58 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Richelle Hocking
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
- Mary Evergreen
- Bridget Rosek
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order and Approval
Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Richelle Hocking at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from January 16, 2024 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: January Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve January 2024 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #647 in the amount of $88,919.26
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
1) In-house Statistics
3,442
Patrons Served
62
New Patrons
5,526
Item Check-outs
151
Computer Uses
2) Online Statistics
| Libby: | 2,504 | PressReader: | 56 | Zinio: | 357 |
| Fold3: | 9 | Heritage Quest: | 1 | TumbleBooks: | 14 |
| Niche Academy: | 29 | ||||
3) Other News
Family Fun concert with Jim Gill on 1/19 at the 2|42 church had 362 participants.
We were present at the Community Connect on 2/3 @ Crystal Gardens. Estimated attendance was at least 252 people.
4) Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
Late February Programs
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Little Yogis Preschool Yoga 2/22 - 11:00am
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A Native Voice at the Table: Cora Reynolds Anderson (v) 2/22 - 6:30pm
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Phil Hale Jazz Quartet 2/24 - 2:00pm
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Little Yogis Preschool Yoga 2/29 - 11:00am
March Programs
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March Food for Thought Food Drive for Gleaners Community Food Bank March
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March Tiny Art Show – Canvas pick up and drop off March
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Adult Craft Pickup: Felt Embroidered Eggs 3/4
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Body by Fisher (v) 3/4 - 6:30pm
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Drop-In Genealogy Assistance 3/5 - 1:00pm
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Jackie's Book Club: Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavley 3/6 - 1:00pm
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Friday Night Movie: Elemental 3/8 - 6:30pm
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Cooking Demo: Soups 3/9 - 1:00pm
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Family Fun Concert: Beverly Meyer @ 2|42 Church 3/9 - 10:30am
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Great Decisions 3/11 - 1:30pm
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Hardships & Rewards: Women at Sault Ste. Marie Missions (v) 3/11 - 6:30pm
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Lego Club 3/12 - 3:00pm
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Josephine Gomon: The Conscience of Detroit (v) 3/18 - 6:30pm
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Spice Club: Mustard (v) 3/19 - 1:00pm
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Tween Craft: Clothespin Flowers 3/20 - 6:00pm
Old Business
Library Logo Request for Proposal
Library logo Request for Proposal discussed and will be distributed in early March.
Staff In-Service Day
Staff in-service day is scheduled for May 10 with Hamburg Township Fire Department.
Correspondence
New Business
1) Library Roof
All Twp building roofs were inspected; results are expected soon.
2) Two CDs Maturing
CD rollover motions required for maturing certificates of deposit.
Motion 5: State Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to approve rolling over State Bank $250,000 CD (plus accrued interest) at 5.2% for 90 days
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 6: Flagstar Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to approve rolling over Flagstar Bank $250,000 CD (plus accrued interest) at 5.03% for 180 days
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
3) Updating RFID Equipment
Per the millage financial worksheet, the library's RFID system will be updated next budget year.
Staff is analyzing the updated equipment and will do an on-site visit to either Southfield or East Lansing library to evaluate.
Expect quote to be available for Board review next month.
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
1) Upcoming events/fundraisers
- FRIENDSRaiser 3/13/24 6:00-7:30 pm - Board of Trustees invited to attend
- Spring Book Sale - Donations 4/1-6; FOHTL Members Pre-Sale 4/6 9a-12p; Open Sale 4/8-13
- Spring Gardening Classes – Apr. 24, May 1, 8 & 15 10:00-11:00 am
- Hosting Library Staff Appreciation Lunch May 3
- January Gift Shop income was $277.00
- We are joining Instagram - Kristine Wolff will be administering this site for us!
Relevant Board Issues
1) Home School Geared Activities
Home School geared activities (morning/early afternoon)/curriculum (books) - Crystal Walter
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Assenmacher
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm
Next Meeting
March 19, 2024
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room