Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
June 20, 2017
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Adjourned: 7:40 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
Board Members Absent
- Peg Eibler
- Jim Katakowski
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: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from May 16, 2017 meeting as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: May 2017 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve Financial Report for May 2017
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #567 in the amount of $76,665.26
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
173
People Counter
61
New Patrons
6,409
Item Checkouts
371
Axis360
56
Zinio
323
Computer Users
Marketing & Digital Engagement
98
301
580
2,075
Website Visits
2,079
Wireless Uses
Summer Reading Program 2017 - Outstanding Launch!
Children's Program
189 participants - Excellent turnout!
NEW! Adult Reading Program
144 participants - First year success!
Upcoming Summer Programs
Late June Programs
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Birdfeeder Craft (ages 5 and under) 6/22 - 10:00amFree
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Monday Movie: Finding Dory (PG) 6/26 - 6:00pmFree
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STEAM (ages 8 and under) 6/27 - 6:30pmFree
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Circus Workshop (ages 6+) 6/28 - 4:00pmFree
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STEAM (ages 8 and under) 6/29 - 10:00amFree
July Programs
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Monday Movie: The Indian in the Cupboard (PG) 7/3 - 6:00pmFree
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Library Book Club: Freedom by Jonathan Franzen 7/5 - 1:00pmFree
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Monday Movie: The Secret Life of Pets (PG) 7/10 - 6:00pmFree
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Cowboy Sunset Craft (ages 5 and under) 7/11 - 6:30pmFree
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Hoedown (all ages) 7/14 - 7:00pmSpecial Event
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Monday Movie: Pete's Dragon, 2016 (PG) 7/17 - 6:00pmFree
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Spoonman (all ages) 7/19 - 6:30pmSpecial Performance
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Lighting Replacement Project
Status: Installation/replacement will begin once all light bulbs and fixtures have been received.
2) Bicycle Drawing Fundraiser
Net Revenue: $857
Funds will be used to replace tree in Serenity Garden.
Motion 5: Short Term CD Investment
Motion: Motion to approve short term CD investment option as outlined in handout prepared by Weber and to direct the Township Treasurer to do same
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
New Business
1) Fowlerville District Library Expansion
Hentz discussed Fowlerville District Library's purchase of new site.
Impact: Nearly triple their square footage
Expected Opening: April 2018
Motion 6: Outdoor Shed Purchase
Motion: Motion to purchase an outdoor shed from Ed Bock's in Pinckney not to exceed $3,005.00
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Landscaping bids will be presented at July meeting.
Relevant Board Issues
United for Libraries Video
Board tabled viewing video until next month.
Policy Manuals
Updated policy manuals were distributed.
Memorial Plaque
Board discussed and agreed to add former trustee, Stella Campbell's name to the plaque in memory of her deceased husband, Dale Campbell.
Upcoming Absences
Evergreen will not be present at July meeting.
Colone will not be present at August meeting.
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm
Next Meeting
July 18, 2017
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room