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Board Meeting Minutes - February 20, 2024

February 20, 2024

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Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

February 20, 2024

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by R. Hocking

Adjourned: 7:58 PM

Board Members Present
  • Matt Assenmacher
  • Jodie Colone
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Bridget Rosek
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order and Approval
Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag

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

Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from January 16, 2024 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
Kim Roberts present.
Financial
Motion 3: January Financial Report

Motion: Motion to approve January 2024 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #647 in the amount of $88,919.26
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
1) In-house Statistics

3,442

Patrons Served

62

New Patrons

5,526

Item Check-outs

151

Computer Uses

2) Online Statistics
Libby:2,504 PressReader:56 Zinio:357
Fold3:9 Heritage Quest:1 TumbleBooks:14
Niche Academy:29
3) Other News

Family Fun concert with Jim Gill on 1/19 at the 2|42 church had 362 participants.

We were present at the Community Connect on 2/3 @ Crystal Gardens. Estimated attendance was at least 252 people.

4) Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
Late February Programs
  • Little Yogis Preschool Yoga 2/22 - 11:00am
  • A Native Voice at the Table: Cora Reynolds Anderson (v) 2/22 - 6:30pm
  • Phil Hale Jazz Quartet 2/24 - 2:00pm
  • Little Yogis Preschool Yoga 2/29 - 11:00am
March Programs
  • March Food for Thought Food Drive for Gleaners Community Food Bank March
  • March Tiny Art Show – Canvas pick up and drop off March
  • Adult Craft Pickup: Felt Embroidered Eggs 3/4
  • Body by Fisher (v) 3/4 - 6:30pm
  • Drop-In Genealogy Assistance 3/5 - 1:00pm
  • Jackie's Book Club: Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavley 3/6 - 1:00pm
  • Friday Night Movie: Elemental 3/8 - 6:30pm
  • Cooking Demo: Soups 3/9 - 1:00pm
  • Family Fun Concert: Beverly Meyer @ 2|42 Church 3/9 - 10:30am
  • Great Decisions 3/11 - 1:30pm
  • Hardships & Rewards: Women at Sault Ste. Marie Missions (v) 3/11 - 6:30pm
  • Lego Club 3/12 - 3:00pm
  • Josephine Gomon: The Conscience of Detroit (v) 3/18 - 6:30pm
  • Spice Club: Mustard (v) 3/19 - 1:00pm
  • Tween Craft: Clothespin Flowers 3/20 - 6:00pm
Old Business
Library Logo Request for Proposal

Library logo Request for Proposal discussed and will be distributed in early March.

Staff In-Service Day

Staff in-service day is scheduled for May 10 with Hamburg Township Fire Department.

Correspondence
1) None.
New Business
1) Library Roof

All Twp building roofs were inspected; results are expected soon.

2) Two CDs Maturing

CD rollover motions required for maturing certificates of deposit.

Motion 5: State Bank CD Rollover

Motion: Motion to approve rolling over State Bank $250,000 CD (plus accrued interest) at 5.2% for 90 days
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Motion 6: Flagstar Bank CD Rollover

Motion: Motion to approve rolling over Flagstar Bank $250,000 CD (plus accrued interest) at 5.03% for 180 days
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried

3) Updating RFID Equipment

Per the millage financial worksheet, the library's RFID system will be updated next budget year.

Staff is analyzing the updated equipment and will do an on-site visit to either Southfield or East Lansing library to evaluate.

Expect quote to be available for Board review next month.

Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
1) Upcoming events/fundraisers
  • FRIENDSRaiser 3/13/24 6:00-7:30 pm - Board of Trustees invited to attend
  • Spring Book Sale - Donations 4/1-6; FOHTL Members Pre-Sale 4/6 9a-12p; Open Sale 4/8-13
  • Spring Gardening Classes – Apr. 24, May 1, 8 & 15 10:00-11:00 am
  • Hosting Library Staff Appreciation Lunch May 3
  • January Gift Shop income was $277.00
  • We are joining Instagram - Kristine Wolff will be administering this site for us!
Relevant Board Issues
1) Home School Geared Activities

Home School geared activities (morning/early afternoon)/curriculum (books) - Crystal Walter

Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Assenmacher
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm

Next Meeting

March 19, 2024

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room

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