Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 18, 2023
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by President Farrell
Adjourned: 8:43 PM
Board Members Present
Full Attendance
- J. Colone
- M. Evergreen
- M. Farrell
- R. Hocking
- B. Rosek
- C. Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
- Laura Strandt
Meeting Minutes
Special Guest Presentation
Kyle Haning of Library Design
Special guest Kyle Haning of Library Design was introduced and made a presentation on the proposed library renovations.
Call to Order
President Farrell called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approved the agenda as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the Minutes of April 18, 2023 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: April Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the April 2023 Financial Report
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approved Library Voucher #638 in the amount of $89,520.05
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
3,888
Patrons Served
43
New Patrons
5,284
Items Checked Out Inhouse
144
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Ebooks Checked Out: | 1,663 | PressReader Magazine Uses: | 75 |
| Zinio Magazine Uses: | 79 | Fold3 Uses: | 12 |
| Heritage Quest Uses: | 51 | Niche Academy Uses: | 24 |
Other News
Little free library at Winkelhaus Park has been used quite a bit since installation.
A boy scout has chosen the library for his eagle scout project. He plans to make 6 little free libraries to be placed throughout the community.
Upcoming Programs
May Programs
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Read to Oscar the Dog 5/31 @ 4:30pm
June Programs
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Movie: Goldfinger 6/6 @ 5:45pm
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Jackie's Book Club: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin 6/7 @ 1:00pm
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 6/9 @ 7:00pm
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Kids Craft Fair 6/9 @ 7:00pm
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SRP: Take & Make Craft Song & Smores (5 and under) 6/12
More June Programs
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Movie: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. 6/13 @ 5:45pm
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SRP: Storytime Outside 6/13 @ 6:30pm
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SRP: Tie-Dyeing 6/14 @ 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
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Movie: Charade 6/19 @ 5:45pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Motion 5: Library Sign Design
Motion: Motion to approve the new library sign design by W4 Signs for $2,645.23
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 6: 2023/2024 Budget
Motion: Motion to approved the Proposed 2023/2024 Budget as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
New Business
Motion 7: Library Renovation Plans
Motion: Motion to approved the library renovation plans as presented not to exceed $164,987.00
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 8: CIBC CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to roll over the CIBC CD for the entire amount plus interest for 1 year at 4.9%
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 9: Gutter Replacement
Motion: Motion to accept quote from Green Oak Gutter for replacement of gutters along the front of the building for $2220.00
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 10: Parking Lot Maintenance
Motion: Motion to accept the quote from Alan's Asphalt Maintenance for resealing the library parking lot and restriping for $4,251.00
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 11: Maintenance Agreement
Motion: Motion to accept maintenance agreement from Lakeside Services for $2,343.00
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Friends Report
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 12: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:43pm
Next Meeting
June 20, 2023
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room