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Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

April 21, 2015
Meeting Details

Date: April 21, 2015

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Library Meeting Room

Next Meeting: May 19, 2015 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 (Chair)
  • Andy Byerly
  • Sally Crouch
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Jim Katakowski
Full Attendance
Perfect Attendance!
All 6 board members present.
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber
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 March 17, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Financial Report Approval

Motion: Approve Financial Report for March 2015 as presented
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Voucher Approval

Motion: Accept Library Voucher #541
Amount: $57,417.67
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report

220

Daily Average Visitors

173

E-book Circulation (March)

57

New Patrons (March)

5,734

New Item Check-outs
Library Marketing Update
Billboard Campaign

Billboard on Merrill Road and M-36

Kids' Craft Fair signs around town

Livingston Home Show

Dates: April 10, 11, 12
Library display booth

Livingston Job Fair

Date: April 16
Amy C. represented the library

Correspondence
None received.
Old Business
Zinio Digital Magazines

Service will provide access to the top 50 magazines digitally for library patrons.

Book Bag Fundraising

Design: Dark brown on canvas bags

Features: Include library's web address

Order: Hentz will order 300 bags

New Business
Director Spending Limit Increase

Motion: Increase Library Director's spending limit

  • Building expenses: $2,500 per item
  • General expenses: $1,000 per item
  • Without Board approval

Made by: Andy Byerly

Seconded by: Sally Crouch

Motion Carried

Meeting Room Policy Clarification

Motion: Clarify Meeting Room Policy for profit-making organizations

  • Fee: $25.00 per hour (whole hours only)
  • Payment: Due at time of reservation
  • Refunds: Only if library closes due to emergency

Made by: Andy Byerly

Seconded by: Richelle Hocking

Motion Carried

Front Service Desk Carpet

Motion: Replace front service desk carpet

Cost limit: Not to exceed $2,000.00

Made by: Sally Crouch

Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell

Motion Carried

Computer Server Clean-up

Motion: Have CPS perform computer server clean-up

Cost: $1,725.00

Made by: Jim Katakowski

Seconded by: Andy Byerly

Motion Carried

2015/2016 Budget Presentation

The proposed 2015/2016 Budget was presented by Hentz and Weber for general discussion.

Decision tabled to May meeting for further review and formal approval.
Relevant Board Issues
Upcoming Event Reminder
Book Sale and Kids' Craft Fair

Date: April 25
Note: Board reminder for upcoming fundraising event

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch

Seconded by: Jim Katakowski

Motion Carried

Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 PM

Next Meeting: May 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM