July 18, 2023
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:59 PM
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Farrell at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from June 20, 2023 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes and provide his/her name and residence at the time of public comment. Each speaker may speak one time and may not split the time period. No speaker may assign his/her time to another person. Although not a requirement, groups are encouraged to designate one individual to speak on their behalf to avoid repetitive comments. Members of the Board will not engage in discussion with speakers. All speakers and comments shall be recorded in the minutes.
Motion: Motion to table the June 2023 Financial Report due to ongoing audit
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #640 in the amount of $64,830.71
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Patrons Served
New Patrons
Item Check-outs
Computer Uses
| Libby: | 1,725 | PressReader: | 47 | Zinio: | 53 |
| Fold3: | 25 | Heritage Quest: | 0 | Niche Academy: | 5 |
SRP Update: 292 children registered.
Newsletter will be mailed out mid-August.
Due to the resignation of Michaelene Farrell, there will be a vacant seat on the board; the remaining board members will work to fill the vacancy.
The Nomination Committee will consist of Jodie Colone & Crystal Walter. The library staff has identified several people who will be invited to interview with the Committee.
Hentz will mail out their letters immediately requesting a response by Aug. 1. After all interviews are completed the Committee will make a recommendation to the board.
Hentz reviewed her proposed plan for Garden Area along the building by staff windows. Removal of existing compromised/dead bushes and replace with a bench (on poured cement pad) and raised planters on either side of it (annuals with watering line) in front of windows.
The board authorized Hentz to move forward with the plan just to develop an estimated cost.
Revised By-Laws and Standing Rules outlining Board of Directors Election Process.
Annual Meeting 9/13/23 6:00-8:00pm will include 1st Election, soliciting candidates via website, FaceBook & email to membership.
Fall Book Sale dates 10/30 - 11/4 during normal Library hours.
Sign Garden revamp in process; Holly indicated Horse has been sanded and will be repainted by original artist.
Discussing new fundraising ideas - Rummage Sale to coincide with Senior Center Holiday Bazaar in November, Engraved Bricks, Stickers/Magnets, etc.
Crystal Walter saw a metal tree (Howell Nature Center?) with different colored ($ levels) leaves engraved with donor names.
Friends program sponsorship has been approved - $400 for Lucky Day and $450 for 2 Fall Programs in MI Architectural Series.
Individual Membership count currently 133 with 1st renewal in process.
Friends will be selling bottled water at 8/5 Concert.
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room