Hamburg Township Library Board Special Meeting
March 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Date: March 4, 2014
Time: 7:10 PM - 7:17 PM
Type: Special Meeting
Next Meeting: March 18, 2014 at 6:15 PM
Library Information
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139
Mailing: P.O. Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48139
Phone: (810) 231-1771
Board Members Present
- Andrew Byerly
- Sally Crouch
- Peg Eibler
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Full Attendance
All 6 board members present for this critical special meeting.
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Approval Of
Agenda Approval
Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Andrew Byerly
Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Librarian's Report
Correspondence
Old Business
Updated Ballot Language Resolution
Resolution: Approve updated ballot language for August 5, 2014 millage election
Made by: Andrew Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Resolution Approved
Full resolution and ballot language attached below
New Business
Meeting Time Change
Motion: Change starting time of March 18, 2014 meeting from 7:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Motion Carried
Relevant Board Issues
Library Millage Proposal Resolution - Updated Ballot Language
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LIBRARY MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Special Meeting Date: March 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Present: A. Byerly, S. Crouch, M. Eibler, M. Farrell, R. Hocking, J. Katakowski
Absent: None
Resolution offered by: Andrew Byerly | Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
WHEREAS Clauses:
- 1. Library is organized under 1877 PA 164 serving Hamburg Township residents
- 2. Per Section 10c of Act 164, if estimated costs exceed previously authorized millage (expired 2013), increased millage question must be placed on ballot
- 3. Library Board determined increased funding necessary for 8 years (2014-2021 inclusive)
- 4. Amount not to exceed 0.80 mill for operating, maintaining, equipping library and all authorized purposes
THEREFORE, the Library Board RESOLVES:
- Determines that library support and maintenance funding must be increased
- Resolves to present additional new millage to Township electors at August 5, 2014 election
- Authorizes Secretary to submit resolution and ballot language to County and Township Clerks
- Rescinds any inconsistent resolutions
6
YEAS0
NAYSExhibit A: Hamburg Township Library Millage Proposal - Final Ballot Language
Shall the tax limitation imposed on all taxable real and tangible personal property within Hamburg Township, Livingston County, Michigan, for the purpose of operating, maintaining and equipping the Hamburg Township Library and for all other library purposes authorized by law, be increased for said Township to an amount not to exceed .80 mill ($.80 on each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable real and tangible personal property for a period of eight (8) years, 2014 to 2021, inclusive; and shall the Township levy such new additional millage for said purpose?
Revenue Estimate
The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied by the Township in the 2014 calendar year is approximately $718,000.
Reference: 22571:00001:1840701-1
Richelle Hocking
Secretary, Hamburg Township Library
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 7:17 PM
Next Meeting: March 18, 2014 at 6:15 PM