Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

February 20, 2018

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell

Adjourned: 8:21 PM

Board Members Present
Full Attendance
  • Jodie Colone
  • Peg Eibler
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Joyce Katakowski
Perfect Attendance

All board members were present for this meeting.

Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber
Special Guest
  • Kyle Haning (Library Design Associates)

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Meeting called to order by Farrell at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.

Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as amended (move Old Business #3 to #1)
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from January 16, 2018 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Motion 3: January 2018 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for January 2018
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #575 in the amount of $74,894.90
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics

160

Average Daily Visits

52

New Patrons

6,149

Item Check-outs

267

Computer Uses

Digital Services

606

Axis360 Checkouts

99

Zinio Checkouts

192

Hoopla Checkouts

Marketing Update
109
Instagram
348
Twitter
658
Facebook
2,217
Website Uses
2,351
WiFi Uses
Other News & Community Outreach
State Recognition

Ukulele lending was featured in the state-wide Library of Michigan's January newsletter.

Community Connect

Parker Middle School in Howell on Feb. 3. The library booth was visited by about 110 visitors showcasing community services.

Business Expo

Pinckney Business Expo on Feb. 17. Holly & Christie were present with about 50 visitors at our table promoting library services.

Upcoming Programs
Late February Programs
  • Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 2/21 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
  • AARP Tax Assistance (Free, make appointment) 2/22
  • Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser (Free to enter/$3 to vote) 2/24 - Noon-2:00pm
  • Promoting Social/Emotional Health in Young Children (Free) 2/26 - 6:30pm
March Programs
  • Lunch & Learn: Paperclip bookmarks (Free) 3/1 - Noon
  • Book Club: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand (Free) 3/7 - 1:00pm
  • AARP Tax Assistance (Free, make appointment) 3/8
  • Railroad History (Free) 3/13 - 6:30pm
  • Thursday Matinee: Victoria & Abdul (PG13) (Free) 3/15 - 1:00pm
  • Live Performance: Music of the 20s & 30s (Free) 3/19 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
No correspondence.
Old Business
Renovation Project

Library Design Associates has submitted a draft plan for the renovation project.

Motion 5: Approve Renovation Plan

Motion: Motion to approve the proposed plan and move forward with the budget portion of the renovation project
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried

Motion 6: Special Budget Meeting

Motion: Motion to hold a special meeting to discuss and approve the budget for the renovation project on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 7:00pm
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried

Internet Service Provider

TLN technology dept. visited the library in January. We need to add a backboard with some additional wiring.

Ashcott Electrical has submitted a quote.

Motion 7: Electrical Work Authorization

Motion: Motion to approve Ashcott Electrical's quote in an amount not to exceed $2,050 to provide the backboard, proper grounding, and additional wiring
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried

CDs Maturing

Good news: Interest rates have increased!

  • Crestmark ($250,000 for 12 months): 1.8% → 1.9%
  • CIBC ($100,000 for 6 months): 1.45% → 1.55%
New Business
Summer Reading Program 2018
🎸 Rock & Roll: Sing It! Rock It! Read It! 🎸

Kick-off Party: Friday, June 8 at 7:00pm

Volunteers should be at the library by 6:30pm

Pop-Up Library

Pop-Up Library starting in April or May, depending on weather.

Bulletin Board Policy

Hentz submitted a new bulletin board policy for board discussion.

Relevant Board Issues
Poetry Slam Event

Colone talked about Country Elementary's Poetry Slam on March 6 in the library's meeting room. All are invited to attend.

Adjournment
Motion 8: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:21pm

Next Meeting

March 20, 2018

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room

Special Meeting Notice

March 1, 2018

7:00 PM | Renovation Project Budget Discussion