Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 16, 2018
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Hocking
Adjourned: 7:36 PM
Board Members Present
- Peg Eibler
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell (arrived late)
- Richelle Hocking
- Joyce Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Jodie Colone
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting called to order by Hocking at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from December 19, 2017 as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: December 2017 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for December 2017
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #574 in the amount of $50,088.22
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
165
Average Daily Visits
12
New Patrons
5,115
Item Check-outs
255
Computer Uses
Digital Services
519
Axis360 Checkouts
73
Zinio Checkouts
201
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
103
Instagram344
Twitter646
Facebook1,906
Website Uses2,011
WiFi UsesOther News
Costco Partnership
Costco of Green Oak is partnering with the Livingston County libraries Feb. 19 - Mar. 4. People can show their library card at their home library to receive a one day shopping pass at Costco.
Upcoming Programs
Late January Programs
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Thursday Matinee: The Zookeeper's Wife (PG13) (Free) 1/18 - 1:00pm
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Detroit Hustle author talk- CANCELLED 1/23 -
Positive Discipline (Free) 1/29 - 6:30pm
February Programs
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Lunch & Learn: Valentines for Veterans (Free) 2/1 - Noon
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Valentine Crafts for ages 5 and under (Free) 2/6 - 6:30pm
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Library Book Club: Arc of Justice by Kevin Boyle (Free) 2/7 - 1:00pm
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AARP Tax Assistance (Free) 2/8 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
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Great Decisions (Free) 2/12 - 1:30pm
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Detroit's Movie Palaces (Free) 2/13 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Internet Service Provider
Hentz mailed out the signed agreement and TLN has received it. There will be an on-site visit from TLN to determine if the library needs to upgrade any equipment. This will happen sometime in February.
CDs Maturing
As they mature next week and in February, there is nothing to report at this month's meeting. Next month Weber will report the interest rate locked in and the amount of interest made with the expired CDs.
Mitten Tree Results
Donations collected:
- 12 sets of hats & gloves
- 67 hats
- 104 pairs of gloves/mittens
- 10 scarves
- 1 pair of socks
All donations were taken to LACASA.
Senior Citizen Library Cards
183
patrons signed up as Senior Citizens to date
Renovation Project
The library staff came up with some solid ideas which will be forwarded to the designers on January 23.
New Business
Chase Visa Credit Card
Motion 5: Authorizing Officer
Motion: Motion to approve Christine Weber as Authorizing Officer to sign for and open a Chase Inc. Business Card on behalf of Hamburg Township Library
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 6: Credit Card Application
Motion: Motion to authorize Christine Weber to apply for a Chase Inc. Business Card and hereby agree to all terms and conditions
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Good Friday Holiday
Motion 7: Good Friday as Paid Holiday
Motion: Motion to approve Good Friday as a paid holiday for all library staff in order to keep library and township holidays at the same number
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm
Next Meeting
February 20, 2018
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room