Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

April 17, 2018

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell

Adjourned: 7:54 PM

Board Members Present
  • Jodie Colone
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Joyce Katakowski
Board Member Absent
  • Peg Eibler
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Meeting called to order by Farrell at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.

Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as amended
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from March 20, 2018 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Motion 3: March 2018 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for March 2018
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #577 in the amount of $59,779.11
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics

191

Average Daily Visits

36

New Patrons

6,877

Item Check-outs

310

Computer Uses

Digital Services

593

Axis360 Checkouts

70

Zinio Checkouts

257

Hoopla Checkouts

Marketing Update
113
Instagram
352
Twitter
676
Facebook
2,057
Website Uses
2,543
WiFi Uses
Other News & Community Outreach
Livingston County Home Show

4/13-4/15 - Library was present at the Community Resource Fair, promoting our services to county residents.

eBay Sales Success

Laura sold one book for $405.00 on eBay - our highest single book sale!

Upcoming Programs
🕵️ Murder on the Orient Express Finale 🕵️

Continuing the Agatha Christie theme with movie showings and special events!

Late April Programs
  • 🕵️ Movie: Murder on the Orient Express (1974) (Free) 4/18 - 1:00pm
  • 🎬 Movie @ Howell Theater: Murder on the Orient Express (2017) (Free w/ library card) 4/20 - 7:00pm
  • 📚 Book Sale & Kids Craft Fair 4/21 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
  • 🌊 Great Lakes Invaders (Free) 4/24 - 6:30pm
  • Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 4/25 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
  • 🕵️ Movie: Murder on the Orient Express (2017) (Free) 4/26 - 1:00pm
May Programs
  • Book Club: The Tragedy of Arthur by Arthur Phillips (Free) 5/2 - 1:00pm
  • 🫖 Library Tea Party ($5.00) 5/3 - noon
  • 💰 Basics of Investing (Free) 5/7 - 6:30pm
  • 🚶 Historic Hamburg Walking Tour (Free) 5/8 - 6:30pm
  • 💐 Mother's Day Craft (Free) 5/9 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
None.
Old Business
Internet Service Provider Progress

AT&T has inspected and approved the work completed by Ashcott Electrical.

Timeline: We are on schedule to have internet hooked up by the end of June.

CD Status Update

The 90 day CD at Chase was opened for $300,000.00 at 1.59% interest rate.

Renovation Project Timeline

We do need signed architectural drawings for County permits to be issued.

Construction Date: Tentative construction date is the second week of July.

Library Closure: Library will close for one day during this time to move shelving.

HVAC Study Room Update

Study Room A & B HVAC units have been removed.

The work has passed inspection by the county building department.

New Business
Parking Lot Maintenance
Motion 5: Asphalt Maintenance

Motion: Motion to approve Alan's Asphalt Maintenance quote of $2,965.00 to reseal, fill cracks, and paint stripes on library parking lot
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried

Schedule: Work to be completed on Memorial Day weekend, with the following weekend as a rain date.

Annual Millage Resolution
Motion 6: Annual Millage Resolution

Motion: Annual millage resolution
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Resolution carried

Documentation: A signed copy of this resolution is attached to the official minutes and a photocopy is being forwarded to the Township supervisor's office.

2018/2019 Budget Presentation

Hentz and Weber presented the proposed 2018/2019 budget to the board for discussion, questions, and comments.

Relevant Board Issues
🎸 Summer Reading Program Volunteer Update 🎸

Kick-off Party: Friday, June 8 at 7:00pm

Volunteers Confirmed: Evergreen, the Farrells, Katakowski, the Hockings

Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:54pm

Next Meeting

May 15, 2018

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room