Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room
Next Meeting: December 16, 2014 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
- Andy Byerly
- Sally Crouch
- Peg Eibler
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Full Attendance
All 6 board members present for officer elections.
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 October 21, 2014 minutes with correction (Librarian's Report #3: "Number of new patrons in September was 73")
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Financial Report Approval
Motion: Approve Financial Report for October 2014
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #536
Amount: $44,058.42
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
210
Daily Average Visitors113
E-book Circulation (October)82
New Patrons (October)Halloween Party Success
102
Children98
AdultsTotal: 200 participants
Book Sales
$732.35
Revenue to DateFinal figure incomplete - purchases still being made
Correspondence
Water System Compliance
Letter from John Wilson, Livingston County Dept. of Public Health confirming water system meets all standards.
Voting Precinct Appreciation
Letter from Jim Neilson thanking library for serving as a voting precinct.
Old Business
Community Foundation Research
Hentz will investigate the benefits of joining the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
New Business
Board Officer Elections
President
Nominated: Peg Eibler (by Byerly)
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Eibler accepted and elected
Vice-President
Nominated: Sally Crouch (by Byerly)
Seconded by: Peg Eibler
Crouch accepted and elected
Secretary
Nominated: Richelle Hocking (by Byerly)
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Hocking accepted and elected
Treasurer
Nominated: Michaelene Farrell (by Crouch)
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Farrell accepted and elected
Winter Newsletter
Hentz distributed front page of winter newsletter
Content: Outlines progress on new and expanded services promised with the new millage
Mango Languages Launch
New Service: Online language learning program now available
Requirement: Must have Hamburg library card to use service
Homebound Connection Service
New Service Launch: Library will introduce Homebound Connection (homebound delivery service) in January/February
Relevant Board Issues
Contact Information Complete
Hentz secured Byerly's contact information - all board member contact details now complete.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 7:40 PM
Next Meeting: December 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM