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50th Anniversary Celebration Planning!

Summer Newsletter in print! August 6th birthday celebration planning underway for Hamburg Township Library's milestone year.

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

April 19, 2016

Location: Library Meeting Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM

Adjourned: 8:08 PM

Board Members Present
  • Sally Crouch
  • Peg Eibler
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Jim Katakowski

Note: Andy Byerly resigned March 16, 2016 - position to be filled

Board Member Absent
  • Richelle Hocking
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 7:00pm in the library meeting room.

Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from March 15, 2016 meeting as presented
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
Board Candidate Introductions

Jodie Colone and Mary Evergreen, both of whom have filed applications for library board in the November election, introduced themselves.

Both candidates presented their qualifications and interest in serving on the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees.

Financial
Motion 3: March 2016 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for March 2016
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher (Corrected)

Motion: Motion to accept corrected Library Voucher #553 in the amount of $62,357.97
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
March 2016 Statistics - Strong Spring Growth!

205

Daily Average

Strong Growth!

68

New Patrons

7,634

Item Checkouts

Excellent!

252

E-book Circulation

98

Zinio Issues

Marketing & Social Media Growth

76

Instagram Followers

203

Twitter Followers

490

Facebook Followers

Marketing Updates & Community Events
Caregiver Fair

April 2, 2016

Livingston County Home Show

April 8-10, 2016

Bridge to Literacy Outreach

Letter from Rick Todd to all parents in school district

50th Anniversary Celebration

Birthday Celebration

Date: August 6, 2016

Planning underway for milestone celebration

Summer Newsletter: Has gone to print with anniversary details
Upcoming Spring Programs
April Programs
  • Thursday Matinee: Everest (PG) 4/21 - 1:00pm
    Free
  • Native Plants 4/21 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Library Book Sale AND Kid's Craft Fair 4/23 - 9:30am-2:00pm
    Major Event
  • Huron River 4/26 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Kids Craft Day 4/27 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • The Martian: Locations and Landscapes 4/28 - 6:30pm
    Livingston Reads Follow-up
May Programs
  • Pet Wellness & Nutrition 5/2 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Book Club: A Man Called Ove 5/4 - 1:00pm
    Free
  • Star Wars Mythology 5/4 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Kentucky Derby Tea Party 5/5 - 12:00pm
    $5.00
  • Saturday Family Cinema: Max (PG) 5/7 - 1:00pm & 7:00pm
    Free
  • Bird Feeding 5/9 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Livingston County Humane Society 5/10 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Open Craft Night 5/12 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Pet Psychology 5/16 - 6:30pm
    Free
Correspondence
None.
Old Business
1) Technology Projects Completed

Completed:

  • Power back-up server
  • Public wireless printing
  • Meeting room shades
2) Meeting Room Tables

Status: Ordered but no delivery date set

3) Emergency Weather Closing Policy

Emergency weather closing policy distributed for policy manuals.

New Business
Motion 5: Staff In-Service Day

Motion: Motion to close the library for a Staff In-Service Day on May 6
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried

Motion 6: Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Motion: Motion to accept the Internet Acceptable Use Policy as presented
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried

3) 2016/2017 Budget Presentation

Weber presented the proposed 2016/2017 Budget and led the discussion with board members.

Next Step: Further discussion and vote will take place at the May meeting.

Relevant Board Issues
Board Appointment - Andy Byerly Replacement

Resignation: Andy Byerly resigned his position on the board effective March 16, 2016.

Motion 7: Appoint Jodie Colone

Motion: Motion to appoint Jodie Colone to complete Andy Byerly's term on the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees, which ends November 14, 2016
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried

Welcome: Jodie Colone officially appointed to the board to complete the term through November 2016.

Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08pm

Next Meeting

May 17, 2016

7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room