Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Date: October 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room
Next Meeting: November 18, 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
- Peg Eibler
- Sally Crouch
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Andrew Byerly
- Michaelene Farrell
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Minutes Approval
Motion: Approve September 16, 2014 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Jim Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Financial Report Approval
Motion: Approve Financial Report for September 2014
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Jim Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #535
Amount: $47,207.40
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
205
Daily Average Visitors164
E-book Circulation (September)73
New Patrons (September)Community Promotion
- United Way agency fair at Citizens Insurance (October 1st)
- LCP advertising (print and online) for Art Fair - advertised library itself
6th Hamburg Art & Craft Fair Success
40
Artists491
Visitors$1,112
Profit↑ 161 more visitors than last year
Correspondence
Art Fair Appreciation
Linda Wurtzel (participating artist) sent complimentary letter regarding her Art Fair experience.
Old Business
Water System Compliance
Status: Library has complied with Livingston County Department of Health water inspection
Next step: Official compliance letter will be sent when all township buildings pass
Betty Wilson Memorial
Progress: Two trees planted in memory of Betty Wilson
Next step: Hentz working on memorial plaque
Proposal 1 Workshop
Reimbursements: Library will receive reimbursements beginning 2016
Process: Township assessor to handle all forms and filings
New Business
Relevant Board Issues
Contact Information
Status: Board member contact information complete except for Byerly
Directors & Trustees Meeting
Date: October 22 at Howell Library
Attending: Farrell, Katakowski, Hentz, Weber
Halloween Party Details
Date: Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 PM
Volunteer arrival: 6:30 PM
Volunteers confirmed:
- • Hocking (+2 family members)
- • Katakowski
- • Farrell (+1 family member)
Township Road Millage
Hamburg Township Road Millage information meeting: October 23 at 7:00 PM in library meeting room
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Peg Eibler
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 7:40 PM
Next Meeting: November 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM