Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 17, 2024
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:08 PM by Rochelle Hocking
Adjourned: 7:59 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Rochelle Hocking
- Bridget Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
- Mary Evergreen
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Guest
- Rana Emmons of Post, Smythe, Lutz & Ziel
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 Rochelle Hocking at 7:08pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from August 20, 2024 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Audit Report
Rana Emmons of Post, Smyth, Lutz & Ziel reviewed 2023-2024 financial audit and gave an unmodified opinion.
Motion 3: Audit Report Acceptance
Motion: Motion to accept Audit Report and forward to Township
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: August Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve August Financial Report
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #654 in the amount of $76,134.25
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,718
Patrons Served
87
New Patrons
6,532
Item Check-outs
168
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 3,023 | Zinio: | 263 | Fold3: | 72 |
| Heritage Quest: | 96 | TumbleBooks: | 11 | Niche Academy: | 5 |
Other News
League of Women Voters will be here Oct. 12 for voter information
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
September Programs
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An Afternoon Operatic Extravaganza with the Toledo Opera 9/21 - 2:00pm
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Triumph & Tragedy: John DeLorean 9/23 - 6:30pm
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Little Yogis 9/24 - 11:00am
October Programs
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Little Yogis 10/1 - 11:00am
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Adult Craft: Image Transfer Candles for Halloween 10/1 - 6:30pm
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Jackie's Book Club: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland 10/2 - 1:00pm
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DIA: In the Garden (v) 10/3 - 6:30pm
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Great Decisions 10/7 - 1:30pm
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Drop-In Genealogy 10/8 - 9:00am
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Little Yogis 10/8 - 11:00am
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Lego Club 10/8 - 3:00pm
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Our Changing Great Lakes 10/8 - 6:30pm
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Halloween Ceramic Painting & Movie 10/11 - 6:30pm
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Ragtime Banjo Revival Trio 10/12 - 2:00pm
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Spice Club: Vinegars (v) 10/15 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Library Rebrand Project Update
Library rebrand project update discussed; the board has decided to move forward as proposed by Lisa Assenmacher.
Roofing Project
Roofing project is complete.
New Business
Two CD's maturing:
Motion 6: CIBC CD Rollover
Motion: Motion made by Rosek to approve rollover of CIBC CD for $513,500.00 plus interest earned into a 364 day CD at the current rate of 4.50% or better on maturity date
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 7: State Bank CD Rollover
Motion: Motion made by Rosek to approve rollover of State Bank CD for $364,510.32 plus interest earned into the best possible rate and terms at time of rollover
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Friends Report, Debbie Kooperman reporting
August Gift Shop Sales
$306.90
and contents have just been revamped
Kroger Community Rewards
$111.96
from 36 households
Upcoming Events
- Book Sale is coming up in October
- Rummage sale in November
- Planning another Gardening Series for Spring 2025
Annual Meeting & Election
2023-2024 Annual Meeting & Election scheduled for 9/18/24
Relevant Board Issues
Trustees & Directors meeting Thursday, Sept. 26 @ 6:00pm @ Hartland Library
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Crystal Walter
Seconded by: Bridget Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 pm
Next Meeting
October 15, 2024
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room