Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 21, 2017
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:38 PM
Board Members Present
- Jody Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
Board Members Absent
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Farrell in the library meeting room.
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from October 17, 2017 meeting as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: October 2017 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the Financial Report for October 2017 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #572 in the amount of $80,213.34
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics - Strong Fall Usage!
222
Daily Visits
55
New Patrons
6,936
Item Checkouts
553
Axis360
64
Zinio
293
Computer Users
Digital Services - Hoopla Reaches 150!
150
Hoopla Checkouts (+20 from last month!)
Consistent growth in digital media usage - movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows
Marketing & Digital Engagement
100
335
625
2,233
Website Visits
3,262
WiFi Uses
Community Outreach
Holiday Community Programs
Toys for Tots Toy Drive
Dates: November 25 to December 16
Mitten Tree
Dates: December 1 to December 31
Upcoming Holiday Programs
Late November Programs
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Legendary Detroit Retail 11/27 - 6:30pmFree
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Ornament Making for 5 and under 11/28 - 6:30pmHoliday Craft
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Ornament Making for 6 and over 11/29 - 6:30pmHoliday Craft
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Drop-In Tech Help 11/30 - 6:00pmFree
December Holiday Programs
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Early Aviation Pioneers 12/5 - 6:30pmFree
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Library Book Club: Water for Elephants 12/6 - 1:00pmFree
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Santa Claus Visit 12/6 - 6:30pmSpecial Holiday Event
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Lunch & Learn: Quilted Christmas Tree 12/7 - 12:00pmFree
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Maker Monday: Holiday Gift Card Holders 12/11 - 6:30pmFree
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Parking Lot Lighting Update
Status: Lighting has been ordered
Delivery: Tentatively scheduled to arrive November 24th
Installation: HP Electric will handle installation
2) Halloween Party Results
Children Attendance: 145
Adult Attendance: 106
Total Attendance: 251 people - Excellent turnout!
New Business
1) Book Sale Results
Revenue: $827.00
Motion 5: Library Interior Upgrades
Proposed Changes:
- Move front desk to staff hallway area
- Reconfigure vacated front desk area
- Add 3 small study rooms in reference/genealogy area
Motion: Motion to approve working with Library Design Associates without engaging the bidding process because LDA has designed the entire interior of the library through a previous bidding process
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:38pm
Next Meeting
December 19, 2017
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room