Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

July 21, 2015
Meeting Details

Date: July 21, 2015

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:27 PM

Location: Library Meeting Room

Next Meeting: August 18, 2015 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
  • Peg Eibler (Chair)
  • Andy Byerly
  • Sally Crouch
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
Board Members Absent
  • Jim Katakowski
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber
Guest Presentation
PNC Bank Credit Card Services Presentation

Presenters: Mr. Jonathan Pettway, Mr. John McCurdy, and Ms. Judith Robinson from PNC Bank

Topic: Credit card processing service options and costs

Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

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

Motion 2: Minutes Approval

Motion: Approve June 23, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried

New Business
PNC Credit Card Service Options
Option 1: Purchase Equipment

Cost: $1,249 (one-time purchase)

Option 2: Lease Equipment

Cost: $929.28 per year (4-year lease)

Motion: Weber to investigate 2-year lease option; Hentz to develop credit card use policy

Made by: Andy Byerly

Seconded by: Sally Crouch

Motion Carried

Holiday Schedule

Motion: Approve two unpaid holidays

  • Saturday, December 26, 2015
  • Saturday, January 2, 2016

Made by: Andy Byerly

Seconded by: Sally Crouch

Motion Carried

Upcoming Meeting Notice

Livingston County Trustees and Directors Meeting: Wednesday, October 21 at 6:00 PM at Howell Library

Financial
Building Fund Transfer

Motion: Move funds into Building Facilities Development/Major Repairs fund
Amount: $81,025.77
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Voucher Approval

Motion: Accept Library Voucher #544
Amount: $69,574.98
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report

217

Daily Average Visitors

157

E-book Circulation (June)

113

New Patrons (June)

9,009

Item Check-outs
Digital Services
157
E-books
38
Zinio Issues
Homebound Connection

Update: 3 new patrons living in a group home have been added to the service.

Butterfly Garden

Butterfly garden planted by the Boland family. Located on west side of building.

Correspondence
None received.
Relevant Board Issues
Memorial Plaque Installation

Betty Wilson's memorial plaque has been placed between the two hydrangea trees planted in her memory.

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch

Seconded by: Andy Byerly

Motion Carried

Meeting Adjourned: 8:27 PM

Next Meeting: August 18, 2015 at 7:00 PM