Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

August 18, 2015
Meeting Details

Date: August 18, 2015

Time: 7:05 PM - 8:05 PM

Location: Library Meeting Room

Next Meeting: September 15, 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
Staff Service Recognition
Years of Service Presentation

Eibler made special presentations recognizing staff members for their dedicated service:

5

C. Wagner

Years of Service

10

B. Stokanovich

Years of Service

20

H. Hentz

Years of Service
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Minutes Approval

Motion: Approve July 21, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
June 2015 Financial Report

Motion: Accept Financial Report for June 2015
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried

July 2015 Financial Report

Motion: Accept Financial Report for July 2015
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried

Voucher Approval

Motion: Accept Library Voucher #545
Amount: $56,525.91
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report

217

Daily Average Visitors

222

E-book Circulation (July)

70

New Patrons (July)

10,045

Item Check-outs (July)
Digital Services
222
E-books
53
Zinio Issues
Upcoming Research Visit

Date: Wednesday, September 2nd
Location: South Lyon Library
Purpose: View meeting room tables
Attendees: Several staff and Eibler

Correspondence
None received.
Old Business
Credit Card Payment System Review

Weber distributed PNC's proposal for credit card payments and Hentz distributed a draft credit card policy for board review and discussion.

Decision deferred: Board will review information and make decision at September meeting.
New Business
NWF Special Designation

The library received a National Wildlife Federation special designation for the library gardens.

Installation: Plaque will be mounted near the Dennis Morgan sign in the building.

Wireless Network Upgrade

Motion: Purchase three wireless antennae from Sehi

Equipment cost: $1,452.00

Labor cost: Up to $1,150.00 (CPS)

Requirement: All replaced equipment removed from site

Made by: Jim Katakowski

Seconded by: Sally Crouch

Motion Carried

Relevant Board Issues
Upcoming Meetings & Events
  • Livingston County Trustees & Directors meeting: Wednesday, October 21 at Howell Library
  • Audit presentation at September meeting - bring questions
  • Bake sale: October 10 during Art & Craft Fair (benefits library gardens)
Halloween Party

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 7:00 PM

Need: Volunteers needed for event

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch

Seconded by: Andy Byerly

Motion Carried

Meeting Adjourned: 8:05 PM

Next Meeting: September 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM