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Electronic Meeting Notice

In accordance with Governor's Executive Order 2020-15, this meeting was conducted electronically.

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

May 21, 2020

Meeting Format: Electronic/Virtual

Authority: Governor's Executive Order 2020-15

Called to Order: 7:07 PM by Farrell

Opening: Pledge to the Flag

Adjourned: 8:21 PM

Board Members Present
  • Jodie Colone
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Joyce Katakowski
Board Members Absent
  • Peg Eibler (excused)
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Approval Of (Roll Call Votes):
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes for April 22, 2020 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
Public Speaker

M. Pettigrove, Hamburg Township, MI

Limit remarks to 3 minutes.
Financial
Motion 3: March 2020 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to accept the March 2020 Financial Report
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: April 2020 Financial Report

Motion: Motion to accept the April 2020 Financial Report
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Katakowski

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

Motion 5: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #602 in the amount of $68,332.63
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
Monthly Statistics (Library Closed)

0

Daily Average Visits

8

New Patrons

68

Items Checked Out

0

Computer Users

Digital Services (Strong Growth)

869

Axis360 Checkouts

291

Zinio Checkouts

454

Hoopla Checkouts

Marketing Update
167
Instagram
404
Twitter
1,085
Facebook
1,186
Website Visits
100
WiFi Uses
Reopening Preparation
June 1 Opening Preparation

Staff is preparing for a June 1 opening of the library. It is possible the Governor will order curbside service only for the first few weeks. The staff is ready for this.

Program Status

Except for the Summer Reading Program, all programs through August 31 have been cancelled.

Correspondence
None.
Old Business
2020/2021 Budget
Motion 6: Adopt Budget

Motion: Motion to adopt the 2020/2021 Budget as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

New Business - COVID-19 Policies
1) Preparedness & Response Plan

Mandated by the governor. The library will need to post this on the website and make it available if any member of the public asks for it. Has been submitted to the Township's Public Safety Committee. Based on OSHA's plan.

Motion 7: Accept Preparedness Plan

Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

2) Reopening Plan

Mandated by the governor. Based on "phased plan" considered best practices by American Library Association, Michigan Library Association, and Library of Michigan.

Motion 8: Accept Reopening Plan

Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

3) Reopening Policy

This policy was prepared by the Library's attorney.

Motion 9: Accept Reopening Policy

Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

4) Employee Screening

While not mandatory, considered best practices to screen employee health daily. Form based on several library screening forms and CDC information, approved by Livingston County Health Department.

Motion 10: Accept Health Screening

Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Evergreen

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried

5) Curbside Service Procedures

Hentz presented the procedures for the new Curbside Service.

6) Updated Federal FMLA Laws

Hentz presented the new and updated federal FMLA laws.

Relevant Board Issues
Temporary Library Hours

Temporary library hours were set for at least the first month the library is open:

  • Monday - Thursday: 11:00am to 7:00pm
  • Friday: Noon to 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Adjournment
Motion 11: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Colone

Roll Call: Colone-Y, Evergreen-Y, Farrell-Y, Hocking-Y, Katakowski-Y, Eibler-absent

Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:21pm

Next Meeting

June 18, 2020

7:00 PM | Electronic Meeting