Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 21, 2020
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:37 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: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from December 17, 2019 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: December 2019 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the December 2019 Financial Report
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #598 in the amount of $60,635.93
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
176
Average Daily Visits
35
New Patrons
5,118
Item Check-outs
179
Computer Uses
Digital Services
541
Axis360 Checkouts
162
Zinio Checkouts
297
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
159
Instagram405
Twitter1,016
Facebook2,336
Website Uses1,623
WiFi UsesOther News
Toys for Tots Success
4 barrels of toys - best year yet!
Mitten Tree Collection
200 items: 90 pairs gloves, 86 hats, 14 scarves, 8 sets, 2 pairs socks
Upcoming Programs
January Programs
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Drop-in Tech Help (Free) 1/22 - 4:00pm
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Loom Knitting: Hat (Free) 1/22 - 6:30pm
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The Ford Mustangs that Never Were (Free) 1/23 - 6:30pm
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Saturday Movie: State Fair (1945) (Free) 1/25 - 1:00pm
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Maker Monday: Fabric Heart Wreath ($5) 1/27 - 6:30pm
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Loom Knitting: Scarf (Free) 1/29 - 6:30pm
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Friday Movie: Holiday (1938) (Free) 1/31 - 1:00pm
February Programs
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Italian Cooking Class ($10) 2/1 - 1:00pm
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Cheese Pairing Class with Beers ($15) 2/3 - 6:30pm
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Get to know your township: Amy Steffens (Free) 2/4 - 6:30pm
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Book Club: Where'd You Go, Bernadette (Free) 2/5 - 1:00pm
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Drop-in Genealogy Help (Free) 2/5 - 1:00pm
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Drop-in Tech Help (Free) 2/5 - 4:00pm
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Valentines for Veterans (Free) 2/6 - Noon
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Saturday Movie: Ball of Fire (1941) (Free) 2/8 - 1:00pm
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Gardening with Native Wildflowers (Free) 2/10 - 6:30pm
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Great Decisions (Free) 2/10 - 1:30pm
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AARP Tax Assistance (Free, by appointment) 2/11
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Friday Movie: The Great Lie (1941) (Free) 2/14 - 1:00pm
February Food Drive
Gleaners Food Bank Food Drive – drop off non-perishable items in the lobby
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Friends of the Library
Formal Approval
The Friends met and have formally approved:
- Mission Statement
- Statement of Purpose
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Board
They also worked on the By-Laws and hope to have them complete by the next meeting (Feb. 7).
2) Millage Timeline
Hentz proposed the board wait until 2022 for the library millage.
Motion 5: Two-Year Plan
Motion: Motion to put in place the two-year plan as presented that would allow the Friends time to organize, develop a more transparent website, organize focus group/community meetings, and other activities
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
New Business
CD Maturing at State Bank
Motion 6: Move to Savings Account
Motion: Motion to move the entire amount of $254,748.42 plus interest earned from the State Bank CD to a Savings Account at the same institution with an interest rate of 1.9% for an indefinite amount of time
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
Holiday Closings
February 17
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:37pm
Next Meeting
February 18, 2020
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room