Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 20, 2020
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:49 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: Colone
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from September 15, 2020 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Board Members-Elect Present
Two present (Crystal Walter & Bridgette Rosek), no comments made.
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.Financial
Motion 3: September 2020 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the September 2020 Financial Report
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #607 in the amount of $86,484.42
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics (Recovery)
920
In-house Visits
33
New Patrons
5,636
Item Check-outs
72
Computer Uses
Digital Services
872
Axis360 Checkouts
31
Zinio Checkouts
144
Unlimited Audiobook Checkouts
Marketing Update
187
Instagram409
Twitter1,155
Facebook2,307
Website Uses1,170
WiFi UsesOther News
Veteran's Day Closure
Closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran's Day
Upcoming Programs
October Programs
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Craft: Clothespin Snowflakes (Free) 10/19
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R.E. Olds & Industrial Lansing 10/22 - 6:30pm
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Book Club: Seven Day of Us by Francesca Hornak 10/28 - 6:30pm
November Programs
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Craft: Book Candles (Free) 11/2
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Book Club: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes 11/4 - 1:00pm
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Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors 11/5 - 6:30pm
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Rare Book Collection at Library of Michigan 11/10 - 6:30pm
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My Little Michigan Kitchen with Mandy McGovern 11/12 - 6:30pm
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Craft: Hanger Snowflake (Free) 11/16
Correspondence
Old Business
New Business
1) Emergency Orders from State Departments
Hentz explained that the new emergency orders are the same as the previous ones set by the governor.
2) Library Services on Election Day
In anticipation of very heavy voter turnout, staff asked for library services to be limited to Curbside Service only on Tuesday, November 3. Notices will be made on social media and other sources.
Motion 5: Election Day Service Limitation
Motion: Motion to limit library services to Curbside Service only on Tuesday, November 3
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
3) Hamburg Historical Museum Ownership
Table discussion regarding the library assuming ownership of the Hamburg Historical Museum. Hentz was directed to invite the museum director to either the January or February meeting.
Board Member Recognition
Peg Eibler
The board said goodbye to Peg Eibler (board member since 1992) and thanked her for her many years of service to the library.
Joyce Katakowski
The board said goodbye to Joyce Katakowski (board member since 2013) and thanked her for her many years of service to the library.
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:49pm
Next Meeting
November 17, 2020
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room