Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 15, 2019
Location: Group Study B Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:55 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Peg Eibler
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Joyce Katakowski
Full Attendance
All board members were present for this meeting.
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from September 17, 2019 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: September 2019 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve the September 2019 Financial Report
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #595 in the amount of $67,947.10
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics
174
Average Daily Visits
61
New Patrons
6,709
Item Check-outs
268
Computer Uses
Digital Services
452
Axis360 Checkouts
175
Zinio Checkouts
341
Hoopla Checkouts
Marketing Update
156
Instagram404
Twitter980
Facebook2,853
Website Uses1,863
WiFi UsesCommunity Outreach
Country Elementary Literacy Night
Attended September 26 - "Talked with many families; it was a great turn-out"
Upcoming Programs (Halloween & Fall)
October Programs
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Friday Movie: Random Harvest (1942) (Free) 10/18 - 3:00pm
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Library Halloween Party (Free) 10/19 - 7:00pm
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Henry Ford: The Man and His Ideas (Free) 10/21 - 6:30pm
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Teen Night: Shazam (Free) 10/23 - 5:30pm
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Michigan Haunts: Public Places, Eerie Spaces (Free) 10/24 - 6:30pm
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Tuesday Movie: The Awful Truth (1937) (Free) 10/29 - 6:00pm
November Programs
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Friday Movie: Mrs. Parkington (1944) (Free) 11/1 - 3:00pm
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Saturday Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) (Free) 11/2 - 1:00pm
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Library Book Club: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Free) 11/6 - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Genealogy Help (Free) 11/6 - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 11/6 - 4:00pm
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Lunch & Learn: Warm Hugs Snow Globe ($10) 11/7 - noon
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Tuesday Movie: Bringing Up Baby (1938) (Free) 11/12 - 6:00pm
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Teen Night: Please Stand By (Free) 11/13 - 5:30pm
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Thursday Matinee: Rocketman (Free) 11/14 - 1:00pm
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Friday Movie: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) (Free) 11/15 - 3:00pm
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Maker Monday: Let It Snow Ornament (Free) 11/18 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
E911 System Success
Phone system has been installed and is working well. We now have caller ID and music when patrons are on hold.
Weber was presented with a solution to the fax and security line which would save the library $187 per year.
Motion 5: Phase 2 TSS Service
Motion: Motion to approve phase 2 of the TSS phone service as presented which includes the fax and security lines
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Friends of the Library Progress
Invitations to join the "core" group have been mailed. Waiting to hear back from everyone.
Response so far: Four people have been very positive about it
Art Fair Success
The library realized a net profit of $2,102.76
Banking Options
Weber met with Yvonne Jordan from Flagstar Bank and learned about their investment options, services, and service fees.
Weber's recommendation: remove all funds from Chase Bank and deposit into Flagstar Bank.
Motion 6: Open Flagstar Accounts
Motion: Motion to open checking and savings accounts at Flagstar Bank
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
New Business
Two CDs Maturing
CIBC Bank CD
Motion 7
Motion: Roll over $102,515.10 into 90 day CD at 1.9% or better
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
State Bank CD
Motion 8
Motion: Roll over $251,541.10 into 90 day CD at 1.9% or better
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
AWE Literacy Computer Warranties
AWE literacy computers have warranties that are expiring.
Motion 9: Warranty Extension
Motion: Motion to purchase an additional 2 year warranty for each of the two AWE literacy computers at a total cost of $2,100.00
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
Halloween Party Reminder
October 19 at 7:00pm
Annual Trustees Meeting
Livingston County Library Trustees & Directors annual meeting: October 24 at Hartland Library at 6:30pm
Adjournment
Motion 10: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm
Next Meeting
November 19, 2019
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room