Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 15, 2022
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 8:10 PM
Board Members Present
- Michaelene Farrell
- Jodie Colone
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Mary Evergreen
Board Members Absent
- Crystal Walter
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: R. Hocking
Seconded by: B. Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from February 15, 2022 as presented
Made by: B. Rosek
Seconded by: J. Colone
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: February 2022 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the February 2022 Financial Report as presented
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: R. Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #624 in the amount of $70,764.32
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: R. Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
2,515
Patrons Served
47
New Patrons
5,439
Item Checkouts
77
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Axis360 checkouts: | 768 | PressReader checkouts: | 74 | Ancestry uses: | 0 |
| Fold3 uses: | 5 | Heritage Quest uses: | 82 | Infobase uses: | 0 |
| Career Guidance uses: | 0 | Niche Academy uses: | 8 | ||
Other News
Pinckney Schools Partnership
One District One Book is "Kenny & The Dragon" - planning 3 activity kits to coincide with the reading
Upcoming Programs
March Programs
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Family Game Night 3/16 - 6:00pm
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Adult Pick-Up Craft: Macrame Bunnies ($5.00) 3/21
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The Women of Mercury 13 (v) 3/21 - 6:30pm
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The Anishinaabe Women of Mackinac (v) 3/22 - 6:30pm
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Tween Craft Night: Prism Light Mason Jar 3/23 - 6:00pm
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Write Club (v) 3/26 - 1:00pm
April Programs
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Peeps Diorama 4/2
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Friends Books Sale starts 4/4
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Jackie's Book Club: Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan 4/6 - 1:00pm
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Adult Pick-Up Craft: Spring Clothespin Wreath 4/11
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Great Decisions (v) 4/11 - 1:30pm
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Family Game Night 4/13 - 6:00pm
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Write Club (v) 4/16 - 1:00pm
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Spice Club (v) 4/19 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
Governor Whitmer Letter
Letter from Governor Whitmer regarding March is Reading Month
Old Business
1) Millage Discussion
- Friends' letter of support
- Board letter of support
- Millage webpage
2) Reopening the Library
Current Status: No MI OSHA mandatory mask requirements
Beginning April 1: Staff masking requirements based on individual preferences. Meeting rooms opening to outside groups with individual masking preferences.
New Business
1) CD Rollover
Motion 5: CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to rollover entire amount of State Bank CD plus interest earned at best terms available
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: J. Colone
Status: Motion carried
Weber will report terms at April meeting
2) Proposed 2022-2023 Budget Discussion
Hentz & Weber presented the proposed 2022-2023 budget for discussion and review.
Next Steps: Budget review at the April meeting
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
Leadership Change
Due to personal reasons:
- Linda Gacioch - now Director of Membership
- Renee Lichau - now Member at Large
Board Development
2 Board members met with Pinckney and Dexter Friends groups to discern differences in structure and processes.
Website: Content still being reviewed and finalized
Spring 2022 Book Sale
April 4-9, 2022
- Donations: March 24-30
- Setup: April 1-2
- Sale: April 4-9
Other Activities
- Begin accepting Friends members during Book Sale
- Board will assist Laura with Walmart Community Grant submission (non-profit requirement)
Relevant Board Issues
Board Member Schedule
M. Evergreen will miss April meeting. J. Colone will cover treasurer duties in her absence.
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: B. Rosek
Seconded by: M. Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Next Meeting
April 19, 2022
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room