Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

March 20, 2018

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell

Adjourned: 7:39 PM

Board Members Present
Full Attendance
  • Jodie Colone
  • Peg Eibler
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Joyce Katakowski
Perfect Attendance

All board members were present for this meeting.

Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Meeting called to order by Farrell at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.

Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from February 20, 2018 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried

Motion 3: Special Meeting Minutes

Motion: Motion to accept the minutes from the special meeting from March 6, 2018 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Motion 4: February 2018 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for February 2018
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried

Library Voucher - Correction Needed
Motion 5a: Library Voucher (Failed)

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #576 in the amount of $62,792.60
Made by: Evergreen | Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion failed

Motion 5b: Library Voucher (Corrected)

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #576 in the amount of $62,786.60
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics

190

Average Daily Visits

45

New Patrons

6,154

Item Check-outs

272

Computer Uses

Digital Services

520

Axis360 Checkouts

72

Zinio Checkouts

211

Hoopla Checkouts

Marketing Update
112
Instagram
349
Twitter
668
Facebook
2,329
Website Uses
2,225
WiFi Uses
Community Outreach & Other News
Country Elementary Reading Night

3/9/18 - Carol & Christie read to about 36 children, then interacted with about 125 people.

Family Fun Day Literacy

3/10/18 - Parker Middle School. Laura & Kim represented the library with craft making with 300+ people.

Navigator School Spring Fling

3/10/18 - Carol & Christie represented the library to about 255+ children, making crafts and playing games.

eBay Sales Success

Laura sold 5 books on eBay for $198.00

Chili Cook-Off Success

Netted $182.00 with 15 chilis & 60 voters

Upcoming Programs
🕵️ Murder on the Orient Express Theme 🕵️

Several upcoming programs are inspired by Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie - the 2018 Livingston Reads choice!

Late March Programs
  • Drop-In Tech Help (Free) 3/21 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
  • AARP Tax Filing (Free) FULL 3/22 - 9am to 3pm
  • 🕵️ Murder Mystery Party ($5.00) FULL 3/23 - 7:00pm
  • 🐣 Peeps Diorama Drop-Off (voting 4/2 to 4/14) (Free) 3/24 to 3/31
  • Native Plants (Free) 3/27 - 6:30pm
April Programs
  • 🕵️ Book Club: Murder on the Orient Express (Free) 4/4 - 1:00pm
  • AARP Tax Filing (Free) FULL 4/5 - 9am to 3pm
  • True Crime Michigan (Free) 4/10 - 6:30pm
  • 🕵️ Book Discussion: Murder on the Orient Express (Free) 4/11 - 6:30pm
  • Lunch & Learn: Book Publishing (Free) 4/12 - noon
  • 🕵️ Travel Your Tastebuds on the Orient Express ($10) FULL 4/16 - 6:30pm
  • 🕵️ Movie: Murder on the Orient Express (1974) (Free) 4/18 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
No correspondence.
Old Business
Internet Service Provider

Ashcott Electrical has installed the backboard and grounding as quoted.

CDs Maturing

The last CD matured on Feb. 28 and earned $965.83.

As directed by the board, this money was returned to the library's general fund and the $100,000.00 was used to open a 90 day CD at Chemical Bank at 1.45%.

Interest to be made is estimated at $333.45.

Motion 6: Chase Bank CD

Motion: Motion to open a 90 day CD at Chase Bank for $300,000.00 for at least 1.38%
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried

Renovation Project Update

After meeting with library staff to determine particulars regarding the project, LDA has:

  • Ordered the desk
  • Shipped carpet samples for all to view

Permits Required: Township Zoning Department requires a Land Use Waiver. Livingston County Building Department requires permits as well. We will need signed & sealed architectural drawings for County permits to be issued.

Bulletin Board Policy
Motion 7: Approve Bulletin Board Policy

Motion: Motion to pass the Bulletin Board Policy as presented at the February meeting
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

HVAC Study Room Improvements
Motion 8: HVAC Modifications

Motion: Motion to remove HVAC units in study rooms A and B, extend ductwork into the rooms to provide heat and AC, remove thermostat, and complete any patching and painting not to exceed $3,000.00
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried

New Business
Front Desk Computer Upgrade
Motion 9: Purchase New Computers

Motion: Motion to purchase three (3) new computers with accompanying parts as presented from SEHI for use at the front service desk in an amount not to exceed $3,423.00
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried

Relevant Board Issues
None to discuss.
Adjournment
Motion 10: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:39pm

Next Meeting

April 17, 2018

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room