Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 18, 2017
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Adjourned: 7:42 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Michaelene Farrell
- Jim Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
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: Colone
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from June 2017 meeting as presented
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: June 2017 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to table the June 2017 financial report until the August 2017 meeting
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried - Tabled
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #568 in the amount of $49,964.05
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
201
Daily Visits
68
New Patrons
7,277
Item Checkouts
385
Axis360
59
Zinio
316
Computer Uses (292 + 24 kids)
Marketing & Digital Engagement
98
307
590
2,140
Website Visits
2,759
Wireless Uses
Marketing Update
Summer Reading Program 2017 - Continued Growth!
Children's Program
224 participants (+35 from June!)
Adult Reading Program
164 participants (+20 from June!)
Collection Enhancement - Ukulele Donation
Two ukuleles were donated by The Music Man store in Brighton, bringing our total collection to 4 ukuleles for patron circulation.
Available for patron checkout
Upcoming Summer Programs
Late July Programs
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Preschool Field Day (SRP) 7/20 - 10:00amSpecial Summer Program
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Thursday Matinee: Patriot's Day (R) 7/20 - 1:00pmFree
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Monday Movie: Moana (PG) 7/24 - 6:00pmFree
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STEAM (ages 8 and under) 7/25 - 6:30pmFree
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STEAM (ages 8 and under) 7/27 - 10:00amFree
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Field Day (SRP) 7/27 - 2:00pmSpecial Summer Program
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Monday Movie: Trolls (PG) 7/31 - 6:00pmFree
August Programs
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Library Book Club: Skype with author E. M. Kokie 8/1 - 1:00pmSpecial Virtual Event
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Library Book Club: Radical by E. M. Kokie 8/2 - 1:00pmFree
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Lighting Replacement Project
Status: Lighting replacement begins Monday, July 24, 2017.
Motion 5: Landscaping for Storage Shed
Motion: Motion to contract with Leppek for the landscaping for storage shed not to exceed $5,950
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
New Business
1) Year-End Statistics Distribution
Hentz distributed year-end statistics 2010 to 2017. Discussion to follow in future meetings.
Motion 6: Library Closure for Staff Training
Motion: Motion to close the library on Sept. 7 for an in-service day and to send the staff to "Creating a culture of safety and security in your library" in Dearborn, MI
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
United for Libraries Video
Board tabled viewing video until next month.
August Meeting Absence
Colone will not be present at August meeting.
Library Needs Assessment Survey
Hentz distributed the Library Needs Assessment survey developed by both staff and board.
Distribution: Will be included in the fall newsletter with both paper and online completion options.
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:42pm
Next Meeting
August 15, 2017
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room