Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 19, 2019
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:45 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Joyce Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Mary Evergreen
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from February 22, 2019 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: February 2019 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for February 2019
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #588 in the amount of $52,862.12
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
182
Average Daily Visits
82
New Patrons
6,544
Item Check-outs
237
Computer Uses
Digital Services
632
Axis360 Checkouts
154
Zinio Checkouts
329
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
126
Instagram381
Twitter801
Facebook2,489
Website Uses2,220
WiFi UsesCommunity Engagement
Recent Community Events
- Pinckney Business Expo (2/23)
- Country Elementary's March is Reading Month (3/7)
- Navigator School's Spring Fling (3/9)
- Family Literacy Celebration (3/16)
Upcoming Partnership
Partnering with Country Elementary for Poetry Night on April 8
Upcoming Programs
March Programs
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Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 3/20 - 4:00pm-7:00pm
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AARP Tax Help (Free) 3/21 - 9:30am-3:00pm
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Trailside Treats ($10) 3/26 - 6:30pm
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Thursday Matinee: Crazy Rich Asians (Free) 3/28 - 1:00pm
April Programs
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Michigan's Trail Getaways (Free) 4/2 - 6:30pm
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Library Book Club: A Walk In The Woods (Free) 4/3 - 1:00pm
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AARP Tax Help (Free) 4/7 - 9:30am-3:00pm
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Lost Car Companies of Detroit (Free) 4/9 - 6:30pm
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Teen Night: The Hate U Gave (Free) 4/10 - 5:30pm
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Lunch & Learn: Adorable Easter Cards ($10) 4/11 - noon
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America's Long Distance Hiking Trails (Free) 4/13 - 1:00pm
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Straw Bale Gardening (Free) 4/15 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Thank You Letter
Letter from Rep. Ann Bollin thanking the library for use of its meeting room
Old Business
Outreach Services Clerk
Lynn Riehl has accepted the position of Outreach Services Clerk. The library also hired Sharon Gifford for 20 hours/week as a clerk.
Computer Upgrades
Several of the server parts have started to arrive. The library has switched over from Microsoft Outlook email to G-Suite email.
Chili Cook-Off Results
6 contestants (last year: 13), made $167.00 this year
Same day as Pinckney School band spaghetti dinner - will plan better next year
New Business
1) Updated Funeral Leave Policy
Motion 5: Approve Funeral Leave Policy
Motion: Motion to approve the funeral leave policy as presented
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
2) Guitar Lending Policy
Motion 6: Approve Musical Instrument Policy
Motion: Motion to approve the musical instrument lending policy as presented
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
3) Proposed 2019/2020 Budget
Hentz & Weber presented the proposed 2019/2020 budget for discussion purposes.
Relevant Board Issues
Art Fair Conversation
Discussion regarding upcoming Art Fair
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm
Next Meeting
April 16, 2019
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room