Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 19, 2015
Meeting Details
Date: May 19, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:35 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room
Next Meeting: June 16, 2015 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 (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: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Minutes Approval
Motion: Approve April 21, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Financial Report Approval
Motion: Approve Financial Report for April 2015 as presented
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #542
Amount: $41,028.45
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
213
Daily Average Visitors160
E-book Circulation (April)72
New Patrons (April)5,497
New Item Check-outsBook Sale Success
$1,135.25
Total RevenueFall 2014:
$1,126.30
Spring 2014:
$976.15
Staff Update
Departure: E. Beningo has left employment
New Hire: Jackie Rau has been hired
Digital Services
160
E-book Circulation70
Zinio IssuesMarketing Initiatives
- Caregivers Fair - Brighton High School (May 16)
- Active Livingston & County Guide 2015
- Monthly fliers at local businesses
Correspondence
Old Business
Policy Updates
Approved policies distributed to board:
- • Meeting room policy
- • Director spending limit
Server Streamlining
CPS working on streamlining computer servers
Progress: 5 servers → 2 servers
Timeline: One more week anticipated
Budget Approval
Motion: Approve 2015/2016 Budget as presented
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Motion Carried
New Business
Freedom of Information Act Policy
Hentz distributed the new Freedom of Information Act policy for board discussion.
Barracuda Firewall
Motion: Purchase and install Barracuda firewall
Cost limit: Not to exceed $3,700.00
Made by: Jim Katakowski
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Motion Carried
Relevant Board Issues
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Date: Friday, June 5
Volunteers: Should arrive at library by 6:00 PM
June Meeting Note
Eibler will not be present at the June meeting.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Jim Katakowski
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 7:35 PM
Next Meeting: June 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM