Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 16, 2024
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. Hamburg, MI 48169
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Hocking
Adjourned: 7:51 PM
Board Members Present
- J. Colone
- M. Evergreen
- R. Hocking
- B. Rosek
Board Members Absent
- M. Assenmacher
- C. Walter
Also Present
- H. Hentz
- C. Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order in the Patricia Waters Community Room by Hocking at 7:00pm.
Approval of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the Minutes from Dec. 19, 2023
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: December Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the December 2023 Financial Report
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #646 in the amount of $74,945.78
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
3,725
Patrons Served
46
New Patrons
4,256
Item Check-outs
113
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 2,388 | PressReader: | 43 | Zinio: | 340 |
| Fold3: | 3 | Heritage Quest: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 66 |
| Niche Academy: | 17 | ||||
Other News - Mitten Tree Success
Mitten Tree was quite successful: 119 sets of gloves, 69 glove/hat/scarf sets, 265 hats, 38 scarves/ear warmers, 2 sweaters, 1 jacket, 1 blanket, 15 sock sets, 1 suspenders, 7 baby boots.
450 items last year, 518 this year.
Upcoming Programs
January Programs
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'Tween Craft: Book Folding Elephant 1/17 - 6:00pm
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Drop-In Chess 1/18 - 4:00pm, each Tuesday
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Family Fun Concert: Jim Gill @ 2|42 Church 1/19 - 6:00pm
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The Forgotten Iron King: Eber Brock Ward (v) 1/23 - 6:30pm
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Friday Night Movies: Super Mario Bros. Movie 1/26 - 6:30pm
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Sounds of Mardi Gras with the Paxton/Spangler Band 1/27 - 2:00pm
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Adult Craft Pick-Up: Valentine's Wood Pallet Heart 1/29
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Dr. Ransom's Voyage Around the World That Never Happened (v) 1/30 - 6:30pm
February Programs
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Genealogy Walk-In Assistance 2/6 - 1:00pm
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Valentine's Day Craft (ages 5 and under) 2/6 - 6:30pm
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Jackie's Book Club: The World According to Fannie Davis by Bridgette Dave 2/7 - 1:00pm
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Little Yogis Preschool Yoga 2/8 - 11:00am
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Old Chicago Road: Us12 from Detroit to Chicago (v) 2/8 - 6:30pm
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Great Decisions 2/12 - 1:30pm
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Lego Club 2/13 - 3:00pm
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Little Yogis Preschool Yoga 2/15 - 11:00am
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Friday Night Movies: The Bad Guys 2/16 - 6:30pm
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Cooking Demonstration: Stews 2/17 - 1:00pm
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Spice Club (v) 2/20 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Renovation Project Update
Hentz provided an update on renovation project.
Logo Design Discussion
Board discussed and shared different ideas for the logo design. Hentz drafted an RFP for professional graphic design services and will make the changes discussed.
It is estimated that the RFP will go out to potential vendors in early March. Discussion to continue at February meeting.
New Business
Motion 5: Staff In-Service Day
Motion: Motion to have Hentz develop a staff in-service day to include basic fire safety, CPR & AED training
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Fire Department schedule will determine the date, but aiming for a Friday in May.
Friends Report
December Gift Shop Income
$475.86
Christmas items have been removed.
New Fund Raiser Ideas
Contemplating new Fund Raiser ideas for the coming FY:
- Christmas in June/July
- Silent Auction
- Prom Dress (accessories?) Resale
Upcoming Events
- 3/13 - FRIENDRaiser (Spring Open House)
- 4/8-4/13 - Spring Book Sale (Donations 4/1-4/6)
- 4/24-5/15 - Spring Gardening Classes Wed. 10-11am
- 5/3 - Library Staff Recognition Lunch
- 10/21-10/26 - Fall Book Sale (Donations 10/16-10/19)
- 11/16 - Rummage Sale (Donations 11/14-11/15)
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:51pm
Next Meeting
February 20, 2024
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room