Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

December 17, 2024

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48169

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by J. Colone

Adjourned: 8:02 PM

Board Members Present
Full Attendance
  • Matt Assenmacher
  • Jodie Colone
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Bridgette Rosek
  • Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag

This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by J. Colone at 7:00 pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.

Approval of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

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

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from November 19, 2024 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried

Financial
Motion 3: November Financial Report

Motion: Motion to approve the November 2024 Financial Report
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #657 for $87,347.34
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics

5,054

Patrons Served

59

New Patrons

4,903

Item Check-outs

118

Computer Uses

Online Statistics
Libby checkouts:2,767 Zinio checkouts:387 Fold3 uses:32
Heritage Quest uses:20 Tumble book uses:30 Niche Academy uses:7
Other News

Library tree is shining brightly at Pinckney's town square park. 78 attended the holiday jazz concert. Santa visit had 117 children & parents. Very enjoyable as always.

Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
  • Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
  • Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
  • Mitten Tree December (located in lobby)
December Programs
  • Spice Club: Marjoram 12/17 - 1:00pm
January 2025 Programs
  • Mahjong Class 1/2 - 1:00pm
  • Lapsit – winter session 1/6 - 10:00am
  • Lego Club 1/8 - 4:30pm
  • Lil' Wigglers – winter session 1/9 - 10:00am
  • Story Time – winter session 1/9 - 11:00am
  • Drop-In Genealogy Help 1/10 - 9:00am
  • Family Saturday Matinee: Inside Out 2 1/11 - 11:00am
  • Lego Club 1/14 - 3:00pm
  • Adult Craft: Snowman Nightlight ($5) 1/18 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
None.
Old Business
Building Insurance Payment

There is no update on payment for building insurance.

Strategic Planning Process

Lisa A. discussed the latest on the Strategic Planning process as she summarized the staff & board survey results.

New Business
Motion 5: Policy Manual Amendment

Motion: Motion to amend the policy manual with the 2023 Michigan Earned Sick Time Act regulations with the understanding that the policy will change in January or February with new regulations and that Hentz will provide new printed policies at that time
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Motion 6: Computer Workstations

Motion: Motion to order new staff computer workstations that are Windows 11 compliant from Sehi and installation labor from CPS in the total amount of $7,175.52
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Motion 7: Trophy Showcase

Motion: Motion to purchase trophy showcase from Library Design Assoc. as presented in the amount of $4,895.00 plus any electrical work needed
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried

Friends Report from D. Kooperman
December Gift Shop Income

$556.85

from gift shop sales last month

Membership & Social Media
  • Membership: 131
  • Facebook: 384 followers
  • Instagram: 36 followers
Upcoming Events
  • The spring book sale, gardening classes, and scrapbooking day are all scheduled
Relevant Board Issues
None.
Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm

Next Meeting

January 21, 2025

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room