Virtual Meeting Notice
In accordance with Executive Orders 2020-154, 2020-176, 2020-177, this meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom.
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 15, 2020
Meeting Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Authority: Executive Orders 2020-154, 2020-176, 2020-177
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:53 PM
Board Members Present
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Joyce Katakowski
Board Members Absent
- Peg Eibler
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of (Roll Call Votes):
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Eibler-absent, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Hocking-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the Minutes from August 18, 2020 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Eibler-absent, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Hocking-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
New Board Member Introductions
- Crystal Walter introduced herself to the rest of the board
- Bridgette Rosek introduced herself to the rest of the board
Financial
2019/2020 Audit Report - Rana Emmons, Post, Smythe, Lutz & Zeil
Result: The library received an unmodified opinion
Motion 3: Accept Audit Report
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Eibler-absent, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Hocking-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: August 2020 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for August 2020 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Eibler-absent, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Hocking-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #606 in the amount of $60,388.22
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Eibler-absent, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Hocking-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics (Limited Services)
30
Average Daily Visits
36
New Patrons
5,253
Item Check-outs
40
Computer Uses
Digital Services
914
Axis360 Checkouts
46
E-Magazine Checkouts
118
E-Audiobook Checkouts
Marketing Update
180
Instagram408
Twitter1,149
Facebook2,363
Website Uses1,190
WiFi UsesOther News
None.
Upcoming Programs (All via Zoom)
September Programs
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Craft: Splatter Screen Pumpkin ($5.00) 9/21
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After Dinner BookClub: The Italian Party by Christina Lynch 9/23 - 6:30pm
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Carrado Parducci: Sculptures of Detroit 9/24 - 6:30pm
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Gilmore Car Museum presents The Dust Bowl 9/28 - 6:30pm
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Livingston Land Conservancy 9/30 - 6:30pm
October Programs
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Photo Restoration with Joe Yarbrough 10/5 - 6:30pm
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Craft: Fall Coffee Filter Wreath ($5.00) 10/5
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Yankee Air Museum: Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) 10/6 - 6:30pm
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Kirtland's Warbler: From the Brink of Extinction 10/7 - 6:30pm
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Jackie's BookClub: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken 10/7 - 1:00pm
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NaNoWriMo Preparation for Writers 10/8 - 6:30pm
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Michigan Cocktail Culture & Craft Distillers 10/13 - 6:30pm
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Hamburg Historical Museum: The Women of Hamburg 10/19 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
New Business
Chemical Bank CD Decision
Motion 6: CD Rollover or Savings
Motion: Motion to either roll over the Chemical Bank CD in the amount of $104,019.99 into another CD or put the funds into a savings account, whichever offers the best rate
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Eibler-absent, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Hocking-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried
Relevant Board Issues
Memorial Tree for Genie Bowman
Board supported the idea of seeking donations from anyone interested to purchase and plant a tree in memory of Genie Bowman.
Board Member Recognition
Board discussed how to honor members as their terms end.
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Roll Call: Colone-Yea, Eibler-absent, Evergreen-Yea, Farrell-Yea, Hocking-Yea, Katakowski-Yea
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:53pm
Next Meeting
October 20, 2020
7:00 PM | Virtual Meeting