Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 16, 2024
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Hocking
Adjourned: 8:02 PM
Board Members Present
Full Attendance
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Hocking at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from June 18, 2024 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Year-End Financial Information
Weber reviewed year-end financial information, however, the June Financial Report was not available.
Motion 3: Table June Financial Report
Motion: Motion to table June 2024 Financial Report pending Audit Report
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #652 in the amount of $76,249.09
Made by: Mary Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,813
Patrons Served
68
New Patrons
6,036
Item Check-outs
138
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 2,878 | Zinio: | 211 | Fold3: | 0 |
| Heritage Quest: | 10 | TumbleBooks: | 45 | Niche Academy: | 10 |
Other News
Hentz was timekeeper for the Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Primary Candidate Forum on July 15, 2024.
Hentz and Riehl are attending the ribbon cutting for Red Barn gas station on July 17, 2024.
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
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Salvation Army's Summer Lunch Bunch Mondays - 12:00pm
July Programs
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SRP Bubbleman (all ages) 7/17 - 2:00pm
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Family Game Night 7/17 - 6:00pm
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SRP Take & Make Craft: Caterpillar Magnets (ages 5 and under) 7/22
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SRP ARK Animal Encounters (all ages) 7/22 - 2:00pm & 3:00pm
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SRP Monday Movie: The Scooby-Doo Movie (PG) 7/22 - 6:00pm
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Movie Double Feature: Laura & Devil in a Blue Dress 7/23 - 3:00pm
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Family Game Night 7/24 - 6:00pm
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SRP We're Fond of Ponds (ages 3-7) 7/25 - 10:00am
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SRP Take & Make Craft: Watermelon Backpack Clips (ages 6+) 7/29
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SPR Kaboomistry (all ages) 7/29 - 2:00pm
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SRP Monday Movie: Cloak & Dagger (PG) 7/29 - 6:00pm
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SRP Story Time with Skipper the Dog 7/30 - 6:30pm
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Family Game Night 7/31 - 6:00pm
August Programs
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SRP Ming the Magician (all ages) 8/1 - 10:00am
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SRP Build-It @ the Library 8/2 - 3:00pm
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Adult Craft Kit: Pressed Flower Lantern 8/5
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Jackie's Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry by Garmus 8/7 - 1:00pm
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Movie Double Feature: The Big Sleep & Gosford Park 8/13 - 3:00pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Motion 5: Logo Redesign
Motion: Motion to move forward working with Lisa Assenmacher of Basil Design Studio, on logo redesign
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Hentz will invite her to the August meeting.
Roof Replacement
Township has selected Weatherseal in Utica, MI to replace the roof in August and the Library will need to be closed 1-2 days.
New Business
Motion 6: Windows 11 Network Upgrades
Motion: Motion to approve Windows 11 network upgrades as presented by CPS agreement #21173 for $4,735.00
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Hentz pointed out that six computer stations will need to be updated as well before they can run Windows 11, but the book tagging process must be completed before this can take place.
Motion 7: HVAC Replacement
Motion: Motion to approve replacement of furnace & AC units for the meeting room wing by Lakeside Service Company as presented for $24,250.38
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
EV Charging Stations Discussion
EV charging stations in parking lot were discussed and will be further investigated before any possible action is to take place. Hentz will report back in December or January.
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm
Next Meeting
August 20, 2024
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room