Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

May 19, 2015
Meeting Details

Date: May 19, 2015

Time: 7:00 PM - 7:35 PM

Location: Library Meeting Room

Next Meeting: June 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM

Library Information

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139

Mailing: P.O. Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48139

Phone: (810) 231-1771

Board Members Present
  • Peg Eibler (Chair)
  • Andy Byerly
  • Sally Crouch
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Jim Katakowski
Full Attendance
Perfect Attendance!
All 6 board members present.
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Minutes Approval

Motion: Approve April 21, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
Financial
Financial Report Approval

Motion: Approve Financial Report for April 2015 as presented
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried

Voucher Approval

Motion: Accept Library Voucher #542
Amount: $41,028.45
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report

213

Daily Average Visitors

160

E-book Circulation (April)

72

New Patrons (April)

5,497

New Item Check-outs
Book Sale Success

$1,135.25

Total Revenue

Fall 2014:

$1,126.30

Spring 2014:

$976.15

Staff Update

Departure: E. Beningo has left employment

New Hire: Jackie Rau has been hired

Digital Services
160
E-book Circulation
70
Zinio Issues
Marketing Initiatives
  • Caregivers Fair - Brighton High School (May 16)
  • Active Livingston & County Guide 2015
  • Monthly fliers at local businesses
Correspondence
Thank you note received regarding the Language of Flowers tea party.
Old Business
Policy Updates

Approved policies distributed to board:

  • • Meeting room policy
  • • Director spending limit
Server Streamlining

CPS working on streamlining computer servers

Progress: 5 servers → 2 servers

Timeline: One more week anticipated

Budget Approval

Motion: Approve 2015/2016 Budget as presented

Made by: Andy Byerly

Seconded by: Richelle Hocking

Motion Carried

New Business
Freedom of Information Act Policy

Hentz distributed the new Freedom of Information Act policy for board discussion.

Barracuda Firewall

Motion: Purchase and install Barracuda firewall

Cost limit: Not to exceed $3,700.00

Made by: Jim Katakowski

Seconded by: Sally Crouch

Motion Carried

Relevant Board Issues
Summer Reading Kick-Off

Date: Friday, June 5

Volunteers: Should arrive at library by 6:00 PM

June Meeting Note

Eibler will not be present at the June meeting.

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch

Seconded by: Jim Katakowski

Motion Carried

Meeting Adjourned: 7:35 PM

Next Meeting: June 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM