Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

March 15, 2022

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell

Adjourned: 8:10 PM

Board Members Present
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Jodie Colone
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Bridgette Rosek
  • Mary Evergreen
Board Members Absent
  • Crystal Walter
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: R. Hocking
Seconded by: B. Rosek
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from February 15, 2022 as presented
Made by: B. Rosek
Seconded by: J. Colone
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Motion 3: February 2022 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to approve the February 2022 Financial Report as presented
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: R. Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #624 in the amount of $70,764.32
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: R. Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics

2,515

Patrons Served

47

New Patrons

5,439

Item Checkouts

77

Computer Uses

Online Statistics
Axis360 checkouts:768 PressReader checkouts:74 Ancestry uses:0
Fold3 uses:5 Heritage Quest uses:82 Infobase uses:0
Career Guidance uses:0 Niche Academy uses:8
Other News
Pinckney Schools Partnership

One District One Book is "Kenny & The Dragon" - planning 3 activity kits to coincide with the reading

Upcoming Programs
March Programs
  • Family Game Night 3/16 - 6:00pm
  • Adult Pick-Up Craft: Macrame Bunnies ($5.00) 3/21
  • The Women of Mercury 13 (v) 3/21 - 6:30pm
  • The Anishinaabe Women of Mackinac (v) 3/22 - 6:30pm
  • Tween Craft Night: Prism Light Mason Jar 3/23 - 6:00pm
  • Write Club (v) 3/26 - 1:00pm
April Programs
  • Peeps Diorama 4/2
  • Friends Books Sale starts 4/4
  • Jackie's Book Club: Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan 4/6 - 1:00pm
  • Adult Pick-Up Craft: Spring Clothespin Wreath 4/11
  • Great Decisions (v) 4/11 - 1:30pm
  • Family Game Night 4/13 - 6:00pm
  • Write Club (v) 4/16 - 1:00pm
  • Spice Club (v) 4/19 - 1:00pm
Correspondence
Governor Whitmer Letter

Letter from Governor Whitmer regarding March is Reading Month

Old Business
1) Millage Discussion
  • Friends' letter of support
  • Board letter of support
  • Millage webpage
2) Reopening the Library

Current Status: No MI OSHA mandatory mask requirements

Beginning April 1: Staff masking requirements based on individual preferences. Meeting rooms opening to outside groups with individual masking preferences.

New Business
1) CD Rollover
Motion 5: CD Rollover

Motion: Motion to rollover entire amount of State Bank CD plus interest earned at best terms available
Made by: M. Evergreen
Seconded by: J. Colone
Status: Motion carried

Weber will report terms at April meeting

2) Proposed 2022-2023 Budget Discussion

Hentz & Weber presented the proposed 2022-2023 budget for discussion and review.

Next Steps: Budget review at the April meeting

Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
Leadership Change

Due to personal reasons:

  • Linda Gacioch - now Director of Membership
  • Renee Lichau - now Member at Large
Board Development

2 Board members met with Pinckney and Dexter Friends groups to discern differences in structure and processes.

Website: Content still being reviewed and finalized

Spring 2022 Book Sale
April 4-9, 2022
  • Donations: March 24-30
  • Setup: April 1-2
  • Sale: April 4-9
Other Activities
  • Begin accepting Friends members during Book Sale
  • Board will assist Laura with Walmart Community Grant submission (non-profit requirement)
Relevant Board Issues
Board Member Schedule

M. Evergreen will miss April meeting. J. Colone will cover treasurer duties in her absence.

Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: B. Rosek
Seconded by: M. Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm

Next Meeting

April 19, 2022

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room