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Board Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

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Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

March 18, 2025

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48169

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by J. Colone

Adjourned: 7:59 PM

Board Members Present
Full Attendance
  • Matthew Assenmacher
  • Jodie Colone
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Bridgette Rosek
  • Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
  • H. Hentz
  • C. Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by J. Colone at 7:00 pm in the Patricia Waters meeting room.

Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

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

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from February 18, 2025
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

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

Motion: Motion to approve the February 2025 Financial Report
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #660 for $84,044.16
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics

3,895

Patrons Served

83

New Patrons

5,052

Item Check-outs

133

Computer Uses

Online Statistics
Libby:2,880 Zinio:393 Fold3:0
Heritage Quest:0 Ancestry:0 TumbleBooks:175
Niche Academy:9
Other News

Family Fun Day on March 15 at the 2|42 church with 300+ attendees.

Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
  • Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
  • Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
  • Tiny Art Show: canvas pickup and drop-off March
March Programs
  • Spice Club: Mint 3/18 - 1:00pm
  • 'Tween Craft: Wooden Trolls 3/19 - 6:00pm
  • Lighthouse Technology (v) 3/24 - 6:30pm
  • Sailboat Racing on the Great Lakes 3/25 - 6:30pm
  • Friends Garden Series: How to Identify & Remove Invasive Plants 3/26 - 10:00am
April Programs
  • Tiny Art Show: canvases are on display April
  • Friends Garden Series: Choosing Native Plants 4/2 - 10:00am
  • Lego Club 4/2 - 4:30pm
  • Jackie's Book Club: The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain 4/2 - 1:00pm
  • Adult Craft Kit: Decoupage vases with flowers 4/7
  • Drop-In Genealogy 4/8 - 9:00am
  • Lego Club 4/8 - 3:00pm
  • 1968 Tigers 4/8 - 6:30pm
  • Friends Garden Series: Plant a Native Garden 4/9 - 10:00am
  • Great Decisions 4/14 - 1:30pm
  • Building a Better Car: The Road to Saving Chrysler 4/14 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
None.
Old Business
Update on Strategic Planning with Lisa A.

Survey postcards have been printed and mailed. 137 responses so far. Will continue until at least 750 responses are received.

New Business
Federal Budget Cuts

Hentz reviewed the recent presidential executive order that will remove funding from IMLS and what it means for Michigan libraries.

Public Review & Discussion of Proposed 2025/2026 Budget

Hentz reviewed the proposed budget, discussed any big changes to specific line items, and goals for next year.

Friends Report, Debbie Kooperman
Memorial Dedication

Dedication of the new illuminated globe in the memory of Linda Gacioch is Saturday, March 29 at 2:00pm. All are invited to attend.

Monthly Gift Shop Sales

$320.30

Upcoming Fundraising Events
  • Gardening series
  • Spring & fall book sales
  • Fall gardening series
  • Crafting day
  • Rummage sale
New Projects

Debbie will be working on brick pavers painted to look like books.

Relevant Board Issues
None.
Adjournment
Motion 5: Adjourn

Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:59pm

Next Meeting

April 15, 2025

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room

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