June 20, 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: 7:57 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: Hocking
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from May 18, 2023 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve May 2023 Financial Report
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #639 in the amount of $78,536.44
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Patrons Served
New Patrons
Item Check-outs
Computer Uses
| Libby: | 1,588 | PressReader: | 68 | Zinio: | 41 |
| Fold3: | 0 | Heritage Quest: | 0 | Niche Academy: | 0 |
SRP Update: 432 (adults + children) attended the kickoff party.
246 children registered.
New library sign is in process.
Renovation plans are in process. Furniture and finishes will be selected in July.
Gutter replacement has been completed.
Security camera upgrades are in process, and should be completed this week
Weather permitting concerts will be outside in park pavillion, rain site is Hamburg Senior Center
Motion: Motion to create new Deputy Director position and appoint Kim Roberts in the position, with understanding that she is in training throughout FY 2023-2024
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
With M. Farrell's resignation at the end of July, there will be a Board vacancy beginning August.
Nomination Committee will consist of Jodie Colone and Crystal Walter.
Library staff and board members are encouraged to develop a list of potential candidates. The position will also be advertised on the library's social media.
Once several viable candidates are identified, Colone and Walter will conduct interviews and make a recommendation to the Board.
The new member will fill Farrell's position until the end of her term, November 2024.
As Vice President, R. Hocking will serve as interim President until the December 2024 meeting.
Continuing to update/finalize By-Laws, Standing Rules, and 2023-2024 Budget.
Individual Membership is at 118 with 1st renewal in process.
Business Membership is at two and one has already renewed.
Friends of Hamburg Township Library has been added to the Kroger Community Rewards Program!
Garden work has been delayed by duck nests (Serenity Garden & Main Entrance) and pending construction (sign) by mailbox.
Herb and butterfly gardens are completed and thriving.
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room