Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 15, 2024
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:01 PM by Richelle Hocking
Adjourned: 7:50 PM
Board Members Present
Full Attendance
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridget Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Richelle Hocking at 7:01 pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from September 17, 2024 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Old Business
1. Library re-brand project update
Tabled to a later meeting.
Financial
Motion 3: September Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve September 2024 Financial Report
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #655 in the amount of $118,716.56
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Rescind Payments
Motion: Motion to rescind payment of Workers Comp Insurance 4 years 2020-2023 in the amount of $10,393.21 and HRA Co-pays Insurance past 4 years 2020-June 30, 2024 in the amount of $12,397.05 until further notice
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
3,370
Patrons Served
284
New Patrons
5,084
Item Check-outs
124
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 2,805 | Zinio: | 318 | Fold3: | 51 |
| Heritage Quest: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 0 | Niche Academy: | 33 |
Other News
- Library was present at the Senior Resources Fair on Sept. 28.
- Holly worked at the first night of the Candidate Forum.
- Holly has been chosen to represent Class 4 libraries in the co-op's steering committee (2 year term).
Upcoming Programs
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Thursdays Drop-In Chess @ 4:00pm
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Tween Craft: Sea Glass Succulents 10/16 @ 6:00pm
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Detroit Style Pizza w/ Karen Dybis 10/17 @ 6:30pm (v)
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Friends Fall Book Sale begins 10/19
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Coney Detroit w/Joe Grimm 10/21 @ 6:30pm (v)
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Haunted Detroit w/ Nicole Beauchamp 10/28 @ 6:30pm (v)
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Adult Take-Home Craft: Fall Flannel Wreath 11/4
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Holiday Gifts for Shelter Animals begins 11/4
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Jackie's Book Club: Wicked Women of Detroit by Tobin T. Buhk 11/6 @ 1:00pm
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover 11/6
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Drop-In Genealogy 11/12 @ 9:00am
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Tween Craft: Book Folded Christmas tree 11/13 @ 6:00pm
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Lost on Lake MI: The Wreck of the SS Chicora 11/14 @ 6:30pm (v)
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Friends Upscale Rummage Sale 11/16 @ 9:00am
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Great Decisions 11/18 @ 1:30pm
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An Outdoor Army: The CCC in Michigan 11/18 @ 6:30pm (v)
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Lego Club 11/19 @ 3:00pm
Correspondence
New Business
1) Missed billing from Township
Township accounting dept failed to bill us for workers comp and HRA co-pay for the past four years; it was discovered during their audit. They have presented us with $22,000.00+ invoice.
Action: Hentz was directed to consult with attorney before payment is made.
2) Budget amendment
722-16 BCBS-Other Co-pay was tabled until after attorney consultation.
3) Quote for ceiling repairs from leaky roof
$900.00 from The Paint Boxer; work in progress and should be completed by month-end.
Friends Report, Debbie Kooperman reporting
New Board Roles
- Vice President: Kristine Wolff
- Treasurer: Dawn Krause
- Member At Large: Renee Lichau
September Gift Shop Sales
$207.25
Approved Funding
$500 funding for Mardi Gras Jazz w/RJ Spangler
Upcoming Events
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Fall Book Sale
Donations 10/16-19; Friends Pre-Sale 10/19; Book Sale 10/21-26 -
*NEW* Animal Shelter Kit Help drop-in dates
11/12 1-3pm, 11/23 10am-12 & Dec 2 1-3pm -
Upscale Rummage Sale
Donations 11/14-15; Sale 11/16 9am-3pm -
*NEW* Scrapbooking at the Library
1/25/25 8am-8pm
Spring Gardening Classes
(4 for $25 - single registration) - 10:00-11:00am
- 3/26/25: How to identify and remove invasive plants and what native plants to replace them with
- 4/2/25: Choosing native plants for purpose -- i.e. wildlife, birds, pollinators, etc.
- 4/9/25: How to plant a native garden
- 4/16/25: Starting native plants from seed - what can you grow now and what needs to wait until fall
Spring Book Sale
Donations 5/5-10, Friends Pre-Sale 5/10, Sale 5/12-17
Puzzle Swap/Competition
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Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm
Next Meeting
November 19, 2024
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room