Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Date: March 18, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:44 PM
Location: Group Study Room
Next Meeting: April 15, 2014 at 7:00 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
- Peg Eibler
- Andrew Byerly
- Sally Crouch
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Full Attendance
All 6 board members present.
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: February Minutes
Motion: Approve February 18, 2014 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Motion 3: Special Meeting Minutes
Motion: Accept March 4, 2014 special meeting minutes
Made by: Andrew Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Financial Report Approval
Motion: Approve Financial Report for February 2014 as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #528
Amount: $44,183.81
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
WHMI Workplace of the Day
Date: Monday, March 3rd
Recognition: Library selected as WHMI Workplace of the Day
Gift: WHMI delivered flowers and food for staff to enjoy
Verso Catalog Update
Timeline: Software update scheduled for fall
Request: Hentz will request update occur following August election
Correspondence
Old Business
Millage Resolution
Millage resolution documentation reviewed (see attachment).
Newsletter Insert
Hentz distributed the newsletter special insert for board review.
Status: Board members reviewed and gave final approval
New Business
Hamburg Fun Fest Closure
Motion: Close library on June 14 for Hamburg Fun Fest with no pay for employees
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Motion Carried
Community Visibility Discussion
Board members discussed various ways to make the library more visible in the community.
Relevant Board Issues
Millage Discussion
Board continued their millage discussion in preparation for August 5, 2014 election.
Township Board Meeting Attendance
Post-Meeting Action
After adjournment, the board attended the Township board meeting at 7:00 PM
Purpose: Be present in the audience during discussion of the library millage
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Andrew Byerly
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 6:44 PM
Next Meeting: April 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM