Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

April 20, 2021

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell

Adjourned: 8:07 PM

Board Members Present
  • Jodie Colone
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Bridgette Rosek
  • Crystal Walter
Full Attendance

All board members were present for this meeting.

Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from March 16, 2021 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: March 2021 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to approve the March 2021 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #613 in the amount of $69,542.17
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics

1,025

In-house Visits

25

New Patrons

5,316

Item Checkouts

47

Computer Uses

Online Statistics
Axis360 checkouts:869 PressReader checkouts:28 Tutor.com uses:0
Infobase uses:New service Career Guidance uses:New service Niche Academy uses:51
Other News
Family Fun Day Success

March 20: 74 kids picked up bags, 48 families tuned into virtual concert

Online Storytime Success

563 Facebook views in 9 weeks. Continuing through first week of May

Virtual Peeps Diorama

6 dioramas submitted, 116 votes cast online

Community Connect (4/17)

Resource fair for the financially disadvantaged where basic needs are free for the day (food, haircuts, health screenings, other essentials). This year, our information is being made available to participants as an online resource packet.

Upcoming Programs
April Programs
  • Book & Movie Club: Stella Dallas 4/21
  • Craft Kit: Terracotta Pot Wreath ($5.00) 4/26
  • Family Scavenger Hunt 4/27 - 6:30pm
  • Art & Architecture of the Capital 4/28 - 6:30pm
May Programs
  • Jackie's Book Club: After Anna by Lisa Scottoline 5/5
  • Mother's Day Craft (ages 12 and under) 5/5
  • Travelogues with Lynn: Prague & the Czech Republic 5/6 - 6:30pm
  • Craft Kit: Votives with Glass Beads 5/10
  • Book & Movie Club: Laura 5/12
Correspondence
Patron Appreciation

Two 'thank you' notes from patrons

Old Business
1) Library Reopening Update

April 10: Library went back to Phase 2 (Curbside service only) per the Governor's request

April 16: A staff member tested positive for Covid, so Phase 2 has been extended to May 1st

2) Millage Discussion

The board will be presented with different millage options to discuss at the May meeting.

New Business
1) Library Privacy Act Amendment

The state legislature has been presented with some changes to the Act. When these changes have been approved, Hentz will contact the library's attorney for a more comprehensive Privacy Act policy to be included in the policy manual.

2) Sidewalk Repair

Hentz was directed to seek out at least two more quotes to fix sidewalk issues.

3) New WiFi System

Due to the age of the current system, Weber was asked to price a new system.

Motion 5: Approve WiFi System

Motion: Motion to approve TLN's quote for a new WiFi system not to exceed $6,557.85
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried

4) Proposed 2021/2022 Budget

Hentz & Weber presented the proposed budget for discussion.

Relevant Board Issues
May Meeting Schedule

Rosek and possibly Farrell will not be at the May 18 meeting. Meeting might be rescheduled to May 25. Hentz will let everyone know the status of the meeting.

Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm

Next Meeting

May 18, 2021

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room