50th Anniversary Year!
2016 marks Hamburg Township Library's 50th year! Look for extra programs and events to celebrate this milestone.
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 19, 2016
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Adjourned: 7:42 PM
Board Members Present - Full Attendance
- Andy Byerly
- Sally Crouch
- Peg Eibler
- 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: Farrell
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from December 15, 2015 meeting as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Byerly
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: December 2015 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for December 2015
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #550 in the amount of $75,243.76
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Byerly
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
December 2015 Statistics
213
Daily Average
26
New Patrons
5,457
Item Checkouts
189
E-book Circulation
33
Zinio Issues
Marketing & Social Media
70
Instagram Followers
156
Twitter Followers
465
Facebook Followers
Marketing Updates
- Newsletter mailed 12/28/15
- Township quarterly staff meeting (program handouts)
50th Anniversary Celebration Year
2016 - Our Golden Anniversary!
Look for extra programs and events throughout the year to celebrate Hamburg Township Library's 50th anniversary.
Hamburg Family Fun Fest Planning
Hentz responded to Hamburg Township's request for input on how the Hamburg Family Fun Fest impacts library routine.
Concern: The midway has been moved to very close proximity to the library building.
Proposed Solution: Close library at 3:00pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during Fun Fest
Hentz to discuss with staff first. Eibler wants to be included in future Fun Fest planning meetings.
Upcoming Winter Programs
January Programs
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Thursday Matinee: Ricki and the Flash 1/21 - 1:00pmFree
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Coloring for Grownups 1/21 - 6:30pmFree
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Crafting for Teens 1/23 - 1:00pmFree
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10 Tips to a Healthy Plate 1/26 - 6:30pmFree
February Programs
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Tablet Tech 101 2/2 - 6:30pmFree
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Jackie's Book Club: Galileo's Daughter 2/3 - 1:00pmFree
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Saturday Family Cinema: Monsters University 2/6 - 1:00pmFree
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Valentine Crafts for Children 2/9 - 6:30pmFree
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Motor City Roots 2/9 - 6:30pmFree
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Lunch & Learn: Valentine's for Veterans 2/11 - 12:00pmFree
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For the Love of Chocolate 2/11 - 6:30pm$10.00
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Donated Stocks Sale
Net Revenue: $15,096.97
Richard Truxall of INVEST Financial and C. Weber will present investment options at the February meeting.
2) Meeting Room Tables
Delivery: Expected late February/early March
New Business
Motion 5: Meeting Room Blinds
Motion: Motion to replace the meeting room blinds by Library Design Associates, Inc. for $2,495.00
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried
2) Senate Bill 517 Compliance
Senate Bill 517 requires all library issues must be published 60 days before the election.
Motion 6: Dress Code Policy Update
Motion: Motion to delete the guidelines for employees' hair appearance and to have the attorney review the entire Dress Code
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
United for Libraries Video
Short takes for Trustees video postponed to February meeting.
November Ballot Petition Timeline
Deadline: 4:00pm on April 19
Hentz will have petition packets for the February meeting.
Board Member Election Update
Sally Crouch has indicated she will not be running for reelection.
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:42pm
Next Meeting
February 16, 2016
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room