Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

August 16, 2022

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell

Opening: Pledge to the Flag

Adjourned: 8:39 PM

Board Members Present
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Jodie Colone
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Bridgette Rosek
  • Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
  • Richelle Hocking
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

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

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from July 19, 2022 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Motion 3: June 2022 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to approve June 2022 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Table July Financial Report

Motion: Motion to table the July 2022 Financial Report until September meeting
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried - Tabled

Motion 5: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #629 in the amount of $62,320.57
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics

3,726

Patrons Served

59

New Patrons

7,223

Item Checkouts

122

Computer Uses

Online Statistics
Axis360 checkouts:888 PressReader checkouts:85 Ancestry uses:0
Fold3 uses:40 Heritage Quest uses:222 Infobase uses:0
Career Guidance uses:0 Niche Academy uses:11
Other News
Service Dog Bite

Discussion regarding service dog bite incident

Bathroom Plumbing Issue

Men's bathroom plumbing issue on Election Day due to paper towels - now permanently removed

Upcoming Programs
September Programs
  • Book Club: "Goodbye, Vitamin" by Rachel Kohng (hybrid) 9/7 - 1:00pm
  • LapSit Storytime 9/12 - 10:00am
  • Great Decisions (v) 9/12 - 1:30pm
  • Story Hour 9/12 - 1:30pm
  • Lil' Wigglers Baby Time 9/15 - 10:00am
  • Story Hour 9/15 - 10:00am
  • The Streets of Detroit 9/15 - 6:30pm
  • Spice Club, Basil (v) 9/20 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
None.
Old Business
1) Library Millage Update
Millage Approved!

Results: 60% Yes / 40% No

Service Upgrade Plan

Staff is now planning to replace Axis360 with OverDrive with Advantage Plan. This service also includes emagazines which currently requires a separate subscription.

Expected effective date: January 1, 2023

Election Fraud Accusation

Hamburg Postmaster accused Library of election fraud related to postcard mailing.

Resolution: Livingston County election officials reviewed postcard in question and had no issues with it. No further action taken.

2) New Library Page

Gabby Kumke has been hired and is currently being trained.

3) Annual Policy Manual Review

Discussions continue.

New Business
None.
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
Website & Email Operational

Friends website & emails are operational and updates to existing pages are completed - pending final linkage to HTL Website when Laura returns

HTL Funding Requests Approved
Mailbox Garden Funding

Requested by: Renee Lichau

Amount: Up to $300 in FY 2022-2023

Purpose: Augment existing plantings with purchased salt/deer resistant perennials

Monthly Book Club Supplemental Funding

Requested by: Jackie Rau

Amount: Additional $500 for FY 2022-2023

Purpose: Expand title options for group of 18+ members (current HTL budget of $900 limits to older paperback printings)

Membership Update

54

Individual Members

1

Business Member
(Borek Jennings)
Membership Open House/Library Tour

Date: October 6, 2022, 6:00-7:30pm

Agenda: Welcome/intro, tour library, solicit volunteers (Library Sale, Gift Shop, Social Media, etc.)

Future Projects
  • Gift Shop Content: Marilyn Pettigrove is taking the lead on holiday and year-round "gifting" ideas
  • Friends Logo: Work in progress
  • 2023 Fall Art Show: Joan Piatt and Joan Sanders are taking the lead on timing and soliciting artists
Fall Book Sale Schedule
Donate
Oct 17-20
Setup
Oct 21-22
Members Only
Oct 22
11am-3pm
Public Sale
Oct 24-29

Pack/Recycle: October 29 - November 2, 2022

Relevant Board Issues
Board Member Schedule

Mary Evergreen will be traveling and unable to attend the September Board Meeting.

Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:39pm

Next Meeting

September 20, 2022

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room