đ¨ Art Fair Record Success!
519 attendees | $1,751.29 net profit | Highest attendance ever!
â Full Board Attendance
All six board members present for important renovation decisions
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 16, 2018
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 8:02 PM
Board Members Present
Full Attendance
- Jodie Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Joyce Katakowski
Perfect Attendance
All board members were present for this important meeting.
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting called to order by Farrell at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from September 18, 2018 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Public Comment
Gail Lowe (11764 Hall Rd, Whitmore Lake) questioned the limit on the number of items withdrawn at one time.
Financial
Motion 3: September 2018 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for September 2018
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #583 in the amount of $55,684.63
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
159
Average Daily Visits
70
New Patrons
6,018
Item Check-outs
286
Computer Uses
Digital Services
594
Axis360 Checkouts
89
Zinio Checkouts
359
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
119
Instagram368
Twitter742
Facebook2,356
Website Uses2,562
WiFi UsesFacility Usage Concern
Library staff found a sewing needle with thread on the east side of the meeting room, where no sewing should be taking place. As per the joint agreement, Hentz emailed the quilting group.
Upcoming Programs
đ Halloween Season & Fall Programs!
Exciting mix of educational and entertainment programs for the community
Late October Programs
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đŦ Thursday Matinee: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R) (Free) 10/18 - 1:00pm
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đ Halloween Party (Free) 10/20 - 7:00pm
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đģ Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 10/24 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
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đ Maker Monday: Paperclip Bookmarks (Free) 10/29 - 6:30pm
November Programs
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â Lunch & Learn: Taking Action (Free) 11/1 - 12:00pm
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đ Library Book Club: Beer Money by Frances Stroh (Free) 11/7 - 1:00pm
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đŦ Thursday Matinee: Loving Vincent (PG13) (Free) 11/8 - 1:00pm
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đē Brewed in Michigan (Free) 11/13 - 6:30pm
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đŦ Teen Movie: Tomb Raider (2018) (Free) 11/14 - 5:30pm
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đ Library Book Sale & Senior Center Craft Sale (Free) 11/17 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
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đĻĢ Bennett's Beavers Tour (Free) 11/19 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Renovation Project - Phase 2 Status
đ§ Nearly Complete!
Most of the work is complete. Waiting for:
- Staff hallway door
- Swinging door behind the desk
- Electrical floor plates in Popular Materials Library
- Power outlets at the service desk
- Finishing some rough edges on the shelves
Art Fair Record Success
đ¨ Outstanding Results!
Despite losing power for 3 hours, this was our highest attendance.
519
Attendees$1,751.29
Net ProfitTrustees & Directors Meeting Report
Annual meeting was at the new Fowlerville District Library, with Dr. Les Sharon, principal at Country Elementary, presenting on school & library partnerships.
Call to Public Resolution
Resolution: Public Meeting Protocol
Resolution: Attorney A. Seurynck prepared a resolution outlining the Call To The Public portion of the agenda
Made by: Katakowski
Supported by: Hocking
Status: Resolution passed
See attached resolution.
New Business
Entryway Carpet Replacement
Hentz presented a quote to replace the carpet between the front door and the Popular Materials Library with a durable, "walk off" style carpet. This would eliminate the need for the rented mats that pose a tripping hazard and future rental fees.
Motion 5: Entryway Carpet Project
Motion: Motion to approve the quote from Library Design in the amount of $1,848.00 to re-carpet the entry way
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
đ Annual Halloween Party
Date: Saturday, October 20 at 7:00pm
Volunteers:
- Amir Baghdadchi
- Michaelene & Mike Farrell
- Jim Katakowski
- Mary Evergreen
Community Halloween celebration at the library!
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm
Next Meeting
November 20, 2018
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room