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50th Anniversary Year!

2016 marks Hamburg Township Library's 50th year! Look for extra programs and events to celebrate this milestone.

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

January 19, 2016

Location: Library Meeting Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM

Adjourned: 7:42 PM

Board Members Present - Full Attendance
  • Andy Byerly
  • Sally Crouch
  • Peg Eibler
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Jim Katakowski
Perfect Attendance
All board members present
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 7:00pm in the library meeting room.

Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from December 15, 2015 meeting as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Motion 3: December 2015 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for December 2015
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #550 in the amount of $75,243.76
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
December 2015 Statistics

213

Daily Average

26

New Patrons

5,457

Item Checkouts

189

E-book Circulation

33

Zinio Issues

Marketing & Social Media

70

Instagram Followers

156

Twitter Followers

465

Facebook Followers

Marketing Updates
  • Newsletter mailed 12/28/15
  • Township quarterly staff meeting (program handouts)
Community Outreach: Winter programs listing posted in area businesses
50th Anniversary Celebration Year

2016 - Our Golden Anniversary!

Look for extra programs and events throughout the year to celebrate Hamburg Township Library's 50th anniversary.

Hamburg Family Fun Fest Planning

Hentz responded to Hamburg Township's request for input on how the Hamburg Family Fun Fest impacts library routine.

Concern: The midway has been moved to very close proximity to the library building.

Proposed Solution: Close library at 3:00pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during Fun Fest

Hentz to discuss with staff first. Eibler wants to be included in future Fun Fest planning meetings.

Upcoming Winter Programs
January Programs
  • Thursday Matinee: Ricki and the Flash 1/21 - 1:00pm
    Free
  • Coloring for Grownups 1/21 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Crafting for Teens 1/23 - 1:00pm
    Free
  • 10 Tips to a Healthy Plate 1/26 - 6:30pm
    Free
February Programs
  • Tablet Tech 101 2/2 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Jackie's Book Club: Galileo's Daughter 2/3 - 1:00pm
    Free
  • Saturday Family Cinema: Monsters University 2/6 - 1:00pm
    Free
  • Valentine Crafts for Children 2/9 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Motor City Roots 2/9 - 6:30pm
    Free
  • Lunch & Learn: Valentine's for Veterans 2/11 - 12:00pm
    Free
  • For the Love of Chocolate 2/11 - 6:30pm
    $10.00
Correspondence
Several Christmas cards were received.
Old Business
1) Donated Stocks Sale

Net Revenue: $15,096.97

Richard Truxall of INVEST Financial and C. Weber will present investment options at the February meeting.

2) Meeting Room Tables

Delivery: Expected late February/early March

New Business
Motion 5: Meeting Room Blinds

Motion: Motion to replace the meeting room blinds by Library Design Associates, Inc. for $2,495.00
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried

2) Senate Bill 517 Compliance

Senate Bill 517 requires all library issues must be published 60 days before the election.

Motion 6: Dress Code Policy Update

Motion: Motion to delete the guidelines for employees' hair appearance and to have the attorney review the entire Dress Code
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Relevant Board Issues
United for Libraries Video

Short takes for Trustees video postponed to February meeting.

November Ballot Petition Timeline

Deadline: 4:00pm on April 19

Hentz will have petition packets for the February meeting.

Board Member Election Update

Sally Crouch has indicated she will not be running for reelection.

Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:42pm

Next Meeting

February 16, 2016

7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room