Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

February 18, 2014
Meeting Details

Date: February 18, 2014

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:02 PM

Location: Library Meeting Room

Next Meeting: March 18, 2014 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
  • Andrew Byerly
  • Sally Crouch
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Jim Katakowski
Board Members Absent
  • Peg Eibler
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Andrew Byerly
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Minutes Approval

Motion: Approve January 21, 2014 minutes as presented
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Financial Report Approval

Motion: Accept Financial Report for January 2014 as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Andrew Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Voucher Approval

Motion: Accept Library Voucher #527
Amount: $61,564.26
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
DIA Special Presentation

Program: "Samurai: Beyond the Sword"

Date: Saturday, May 3

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free (Registration Required)

Summer Reading Program

Kickoff Party: June 6

Time: 7:00 PM

Correspondence
None received.
Old Business
Brownfield TIFA Meeting Update

Meeting held: Eibler, Hentz, and Weber met with Supervisor Pat Hohl

Topic: Possible Brownfield TIFA in township

Timeline: Projected timeframe 2015-2016

Result: This project will not impact the library.
New Business
Holiday Closure

Motion: Close library on Saturday, July 5, 2014 (unpaid holiday)

Made by: Andrew Byerly

Seconded by: Richelle Hocking

Motion Carried

Relevant Board Issues
Newsletter & Millage Materials

Board discussed and approved (with minor editing changes):

  • Summer newsletter "Voter Information" insert
  • Millage Q & A sheet
Board Re-election Requirements

Action Required: Byerly and Katakowski must file necessary paperwork for re-election

Reason: Their appointments to the Board were prior to an election

Library Millage Proposal Resolution
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LIBRARY MILLAGE PROPOSAL

Meeting Date: February 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Present: Andrew Byerly, Sally Crouch, Michaelene Farrell, Richelle Hocking, James Katakowski

Absent: Margaret Eibler

Resolution offered by: Andrew Byerly | Seconded by: Richelle Hocking

WHEREAS Clauses:
  • 1. Library is organized under 1877 PA 164 serving Hamburg Township residents
  • 2. Per Section 10c of Act 164, if estimated library support costs exceed previously authorized millage (expired 2013), increased millage question must be placed on ballot
  • 3. Library Board determined increased funding necessary for 8 years (2014-2021 inclusive)
  • 4. Amount not to exceed 0.80 mill for operating, maintaining, equipping library and all authorized purposes
THEREFORE, the Library Board RESOLVES:
  1. Determines that library support and maintenance funding must be increased
  2. Resolves to present additional new millage to Township electors at August 5, 2014 election
  3. Authorizes Secretary to submit resolution and ballot language to County and Township Clerks
  4. Rescinds any inconsistent resolutions
Election Details

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Millage Amount: Not to exceed 0.80 mill
Duration: 8 years (2014-2021)

5
YEAS
0
NAYS
RESOLUTION ADOPTED

Richelle Hocking

Secretary, Hamburg Township Library

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn: Andrew Byerly

Seconded by: Richelle Hocking

Motion Carried

Meeting Adjourned: 8:02 PM

Next Meeting: March 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM