Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 20, 2025
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Crystal Walter
Adjourned: 7:55 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
- Jodie Colone
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Crystal Walter at 7:00 pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from April 15, 2025 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: April Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve April 2025 Financial Report
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #662 in the amount of $107,204.10
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
1) In-house Statistics
4,058
Patrons Served
64
New Patrons
5,426
Item Check-outs
150
Computer Uses
2) Online Statistics
| Libby: | 3,188 | Zinio: | 417 | Fold3: | 24 |
| Heritage Quest: | 150 | Ancestry: | 4 | TumbleBooks: | 33 |
| Niche Academy: | 16 | ||||
3) Other News
- Hentz & Stokanovich met with Rep. Conlin and Sen. Theis to discuss library funding during Library Advocacy Day and it went well.
- Hentz worked with United Way to help with their annual grant decisions.
- Fine Free begins June 1.
- Reminder, the library is closing at 1:00pm Saturday, May 24 for parking lot work.
4) Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
May Programs
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Spice Club: Lemon 5/20 - 1:00pm
June Programs
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Fine Free Starts! 6/1
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Jackie's Book Club: Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon 6/4 - 1:00pm
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Summer Reading Kick-Off w/ Kids Craft Fair 6/6 - 7:00pm
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Take & Make Craft: DIY canvas aprons 6/9
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Monday Movie: Ratatouille 6/9 - 6:00pm
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Genealogy Drop-In Assistance 6/10 - 9:00am
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Double Features: Suspicion & Leave Her to Heaven 6/10 - 3:00pm
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Build-It 6/11 - 5:00pm
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Take & Make Craft: Floating duck craft (5 and under), Wind chimes (over 5) 6/16
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Monday Movie: Dogman 6/16 - 6:00pm
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Silent Book Club (ages 9-17) 6/17 - 2:30pm
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Storytime with Skipper 6/17 - 6:00pm
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Update on Strategic Planning with Lisa A.
Survey extended through May.
New Business
1) Two CDs are maturing
Motion 5: FlagStar Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to roll over all fund plus interest in the FlagStar Bank CD into for 119 days at the rate of 4.25% or better
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 6: CIBC Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to rollover all funds plus interest in the CIBC Bank CD for 119 days at the rate of 4.25% or better
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 7: Annual Millage Resolution
Motion: Annual millage resolution
Offered by: Evergreen
Supported by: Hocking
Status: Resolution passed. See attached.
3) Generator Evaluation
Electrician evaluating requirements for a possible shared generator with the senior center. Hentz will follow up.
Friends Report
Financial Results
Spring Book Sale Results: $2,482.15
April Gift Shop Sales: $223.35
Board Role Changes
Dawn Krause has stepped down as Treasurer and Lydia Bangert is moving into that role, vs Director of PR/Marketing.
Board Members attended Vintage Used Jewelry Sale - we may consider a similar event that includes accessories.
Upcoming Events
- Gardens will be photographed for 2026 Huron River Watershed Calendar in June.
- Fall Garden Series - 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24
- Fall Crafters Day - 9/13 (Winter Crafters Day 1/24/26)
- Fall Book Sale - 10/1-14/25
- Puzzle Swap - 10/25
- Fall Rummage Sale - 11/13-15
Relevant Board Issues
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Summer Reading Kick-Off is June 6 @ 7:00pm.
Evergreen and the Hockings have volunteered to help; other board members are checking schedules.
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm
Next Meeting
June 17, 2025
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room