COVID-19 Pandemic Notice
NOTE: Although the library was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held at its regular time and place and was open to the public.
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 2020
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:04 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:42 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Joyce Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Peg Eibler
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from February 18, 2020 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: February 2020 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the February 2020 Financial Report
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #600 in the amount of $54,448.60
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
169
Average Daily Visits
50
New Patrons
6,447
Item Check-outs
230
Computer Uses
Digital Services
599
Axis360 Checkouts
294
Zinio Checkouts
318
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
164
Instagram405
Twitter1,047
Facebook2,877
Website Uses1,778
WiFi UsesOther News - COVID-19 Impact
Community Connect Success
February 1 at Howell's Parker Middle School - 574 people attended
AA Symphony Success
42 people attended and seemed to really enjoy
Event Cancellation
Family Literacy Celebration on March 14 was canceled
Partnership Impact
Country Elementary's community read program partnership hit a major hiccup with the virus
Upcoming Programs
April Programs
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Living Military Genealogy (Free) 4/11 - 1:00pm
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Voting on Peeps Dioramas 4/13-25
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Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) (Free) 4/13 - 6:30pm
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Get to Know Your Township: Fire Chief Nick Miller (Free) 4/14 - 6:30pm
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Thursday Matinee: Downton Abbey (Free) 4/16 - 1:00pm
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Saturday Movie: Without Love (Free) 4/18 - 1:00pm
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Maker Monday: All-Purpose T-shirt Tote (Free) 4/20 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Friends of the Library - COVID Impact
The Friends meeting was cancelled. They will be conducting some work via email over the next month or so.
Hentz has asked Tom Kaminski of Kaminski Tax Services to assist with the filing of non-profit status.
New Business
1) CD Rollover
Motion 5: Chemical Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to roll over entire amount of $103,871.34 including interest earned of the Chemical Bank CD into a 90 day CD at same institution for a rate of .56%
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
2) Pandemic Plan
Motion 6: Accept Pandemic Plan
Motion: Motion to accept the Pandemic Plan as presented, adding staff quarantine and illness pay statement
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
3) Space Planning Services
Motion 7: Library Design Consultation
Motion: Motion to have Hentz ask Kyle Haning of Library Design to talk about their space planning services at the April meeting
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Pandemic Planning for Hamburg Township Library
Level 1: Normal Operations
Make no changes to current operations and procedures.
Level 2: Enhanced Sanitation
- Additional hand sanitizer, soap, and facial tissues throughout building
- Wipe high contact items (doorknobs, phones, keyboards, bathroom fixtures, front desk) at midday and end of day
- Wipe computer stations after sick patron use
- Weekly deep clean of children's toys, puzzles, etc.
- Stop serving food at programs unless individually packaged
Level 3: Rigorous Sanitation
In addition to Level 2:
- Wipe all horizontal surfaces and high contact items throughout the day
- Spray soft furnishings with disinfectant daily
- Encourage flu shots for all staff
- Disinfect returned materials before reshelving
- Hourly hand sanitizing for staff, latex gloves available
- Remove all toys and manipulatives from children's area
- Stop serving food and drink at programs
Level 4: Restrict Activities
In addition to Levels 2 and 3:
- Remove seating options, discontinue computer & printer use
- Allow patrons no more than 10 minutes in building
- Cancel passive programs to reduce contact infection
- Cancel all library programs and meeting room use
Level 5: Building Closure
- Reduce hours or close building if staffing falls to less than 3 people per shift
- Close library if required by State Health Department or other health authority
- As per Emergency Closing Pay policy, staff will receive regular pay
Staff Illnesses
- Staff should stay home at earliest signs of infection/fever or if family member is infected
- Remain home until infectious period has passed, following CDC guidelines
- Staff who must self-quarantine or be hospitalized will continue to be paid during this time
Relevant Board Issues
Solar Panel Research
Hentz will research feasibility of solar panels for the library
Meeting Room Policy
The approved meeting room policy was handed out
Summer Reading Program
Theme is pets: "Sit, Stay, Read"
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:42pm
Next Meeting
April 21, 2020
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room
