Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 18, 2022
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:57 PM
Board Members Present
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jodie Colone
- Bridgette Rosek
- Mary Evergreen
- Crystal Walter
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: R. Hocking
Seconded by: J. Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from December 14, 2021 as presented
Made by: B. Rosek
Seconded by: R. Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: December 2021 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the December 2021 Financial Report as presented
Made by: R. Hocking
Seconded by: B. Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #622 in the amount of $76,161.00
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: B. Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
2,463
Patrons Served
21
New Patrons
4,557
Item Checkouts
79
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Axis360 checkouts: | 776 | PressReader checkouts: | 229 | Ancestry uses: | 566 |
| Tutor.com uses: | 0 | Infobase uses: | 0 | Career Guidance uses: | 0 |
| Niche Academy uses: | 5 | ||||
Other News
Storytime Suspended
Library staff suspended in-person storytime for 2 weeks
Phone System Update
Discussion of possible end of analog phone lines and library impact
Upcoming Programs
January Programs
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Tween Craft: Hemp Wrapped Mason Jar 1/19 - 6:00pm
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Write Club (V) 1/22 - 1:00pm
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Keep 'Em Fighting: Chris-Craft's Contribution to WWII (V) 1/24 - 6:30pm
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Bathtub Gin & Rum Running: Prohibition in Detroit & Michigan (V) 1/26 - 6:30pm
February Programs
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Jackie's Book Club: Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn (in-person & virtual) 2/2 - 1:00pm
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War of 1812: A Native Perspective (V) 2/3 - 6:30pm
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Adult Craft Pick-Up: Beaded Sun Catcher ($5) 2/7
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Making Waves: Michigan's Boat Building Industry 1865-2000 (V) 2/7 - 6:30pm
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Author Jerry Dennis (V) 2/8 - 6:30pm
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Valentine Craft (ages 5 and under) 2/8 - 6:30pm
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Write Club (V) 2/12 - 1:00pm
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Great Decisions (V) 2/14 - 1:30pm
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Spice Club (V) 2/15 - 1:00pm
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Family Game Night 2/16 - 6:00pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Millage Discussion
Motion 5: Accept Ballot Language
Motion: Resolution to accept Ballot Language as presented
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: R. Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Hentz will forward the signed resolution to the township board for approval.
New Business
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
Board Formation
- President: Judy Webber
- Vice President: Joan Piatt
- Treasurer: Joan Sanders
- Secretary: Debbie Kooperman
- Director of Fundraising: Janina Murdock
- Director of Membership: Renee Lichau
- Member at Large: Marilyn Pettigrove (assisting Dir of Fundraising)
- Member at Large: Linda Gacioch (assisting Dir of Membership)
501(c)(3) Status
Request acknowledged by IRS, additional 60 days requested to complete processing which delays overall activities (website, membership, etc.) that require non-profit status to proceed.
Activities & Fundraising
- Book room renamed "The Friends Gift Shop" - content revamp TBD
- Fall 2021 Book Sale proceeds: $1,752.40
- Stay at Home and Read event in February (coordinating with Library Staff - Lynn Riehl)
- FOTL contributed $200 towards book purchase for participating Kensington Woods Students
Upcoming Book Sales
April 1-9, 2022
Oct 24-29, 2022
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: B. Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:57pm
Respectfully Submitted
Debbie Kooperman
Recording Secretary
Next Meeting
February 15, 2022
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room