Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Date: March 17, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:39 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room
Chair: Peg Eibler
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 (Chair)
- Andy 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: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Minutes Approval
Motion: Approve February 17, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Financial Report Approval
Motion: Approve Financial Report for February 2015 as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #540
Amount: $51,783.86
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
196
Daily Average Visitors146
E-book Circulation (February)54
New Patrons (February)Library Updates
Marketing Initiatives
- Distributed coasters and napkins with Library Reads logo to Hamburg Pub and Zukey Lake Tavern
- Carol & Christie reading at Head Start at Lakeland Elementary with program handouts
Revenue & Services
- E-Bay sales netted $122 for two books
- First Homebound Connection delivery completed - patron very happy
- Staff completed Zinio training (online magazine service begins May 1, 2015)
Correspondence
Old Business
Group Study Room B Heating Repair
Motion: Approve $1,615.30 to repair heating unit in Group Study Room B
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Motion Carried
Policy Amendment Directive
Board directed Hentz to amend current Director spending policy to increase spending limit from $1,000.00 to $2,500.00. Policy change will be presented at next meeting.
New Business
Relevant Board Issues
Book Bag Design
Farrell suggested new book bag design for fundraising. Several designs to be presented at April meeting.
Lakeland Trail Advertising
Board suggested advertising the library along Lakeland Trail kiosks. Hentz will pursue with Park & Rec department.
Next Meeting Preview
April meeting will feature the proposed 2015/2016 budget presentation.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Jim Katakowski
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 7:39 PM
Next Meeting: April meeting with budget presentation
Respectfully Submitted
Holly Hentz
Acting Recording Secretary