Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room
Next Meeting: October 21, 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
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
Board Members Absent
- Andrew Byerly
- Jim Katakowski
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
- Rana Emmons (Post Smythe Lutz & Ziel)
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 August 19, 2014 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
2013/2014 Annual Audit Report
Audit Presentation
Presenter: Rana Emmons from Post Smythe Lutz & Ziel (PSLZ)
Unmodified Opinion
The library received an Unmodified Opinion - the highest level of audit assurance with no disclaimers.
Audit Acceptance
Motion: Accept 2013/2014 Audit Report with Unmodified Opinion
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Motion Carried
Financial
Financial Report Approval
Motion: Approve Financial Report for August 2014
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion passed
Voucher Approval
Motion: Accept Library Voucher #534
Amount: $50,013.18
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
206
Daily Average Visitors152
E-book Circulation (August)45
New Patrons (First half Sept)Community Outreach
- Senior Power Day participation
- Outreach to Cleary University students
Local Roads Information
Hamburg Twp. Road Millage meeting: October 23 at 7:00 PM (at library)
County Roads workshop: September 22 at 7:30 PM (County Admin Building)
Correspondence
Old Business
New Business
Water System Inspection & Upgrades
Inspector: Livingston County Dept. of Public Health
Findings: Four items need updating to current standards
Progress: One item completed, others being scheduled
Timeline: All items will be completed by October
Betty Wilson Garden Memorial
Approval: Board approved garden memorial for Betty Wilson
- Plant two 'Pink Diamond' hydrangea trees
- Install exterior memorial plaque
Relevant Board Issues
Contact Information Update
Board member contact information sheet passed around for everyone to complete.
Annual Directors Meeting
Date: October 22
Location: Howell Library
Topic: Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan
RSVP: To Hentz ASAP
Halloween Party Planning
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 7:00 PM
Volunteers confirmed:
- • Farrell and husband
- • Hocking, husband and child
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Motion Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 7:45 PM
Next Meeting: October 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM