Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 18, 2025
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room B
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Jodie Colone
Adjourned: 8:07 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
- Bridget Rosek
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
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 Jodie Colone at 7:00 pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room B.
Approval of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from January 21, 2025 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: January Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the January 2025 Financial Report
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #659 in the amount of $77,037.17
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,037
Patrons Served
78
New Patrons
5,176
Item Check-outs
128
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 3,109 | Zinio: | 470 | Fold3: | 0 |
| Heritage Quest: | 1 | Ancestry: | 30 | TumbleBooks: | 5 |
| Niche Academy: | 21 | ||||
Other News
Participated in Community Connect on 2/1/25 - 625 attended.
Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays @ 1:00pm
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays @ 4:00pm
February Programs
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Tween Craft Night: Braided Beaded Bracelets 2/19 @ 6:00pm
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** Little Yogis Preschool Yoga 2/25 @ 10:00am
March Programs
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** Mardi Gras Jazz Concert with RJ Spangler 3/1 @ 2:00pm
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Adult Craft Kits: Shamrock Felt Banner 3/3
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Jackie's Book Club: Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon 3/5 @ 1:00pm
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Great Decisions 3/10 @ 1:30pm
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Michigan's Ladies of the Lights (v) 3/10 @ 6:30pm
March Programs (continued)
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Drop-in Genealogy Assistance 3/11 @ 9:00am
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Lego Club 3/11 @ 3:00-5:00pm
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Lego Club 3/12 @ 4:30-6:30pm
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Born to Fly with Nancy Harkness Love (v) 3/13 @ 6:30pm
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Saturday Family Matinee: Kung Fu Panda 4 (pg) 3/15 @ 11:00am
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Spice Club: Mint 3/18 @ 1:00pm
Program Notes
**Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Correspondence
Old Business
Update on Strategic Planning
Survey is available now online (Website, FaceBook) and via hardcopy (Library front desk). Hoping to get at least 750 responses = 10%.
Motion 5: Personal Leave Policy
Motion: Motion to approve the new Personal Leave Policy for part time staff as presented to be in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
New Business
Motion 6: Law Enforcement Record Request Policy
Motion: Motion to approve the Law Enforcement Record Request and Search Policy and Procedure as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 7: Fine Free Policy
Motion: Motion to approve the new Fine Free Policy as presented
Made by: Assenmacher
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Note: This policy will take effect June 1, 2025.
Motion 8: Unpaid Closed Day
Motion: Motion to approve July 5, 2025 as an unpaid closed day
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Friends Report, Debbie Kooperman reporting
Memorial Purchase
An illuminated floor globe will be purchased as a memorial for Linda Gacioch.
January Gift Shop Sales
$301.90
Spring Gardening Series
12 open slots (out of 30)
Spring Book Sale
Begins May 10.
FOML Grant
Recipient of $750 FOML Grant.
Relevant Board Issues
Federal Funding Question
Federal funding question was asked. Hentz will report back.
Adjournment
Motion 9: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to Adjourn at 8:07 pm
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Next Meeting
March 18, 2025
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room