October 15, 2019
Location: Group Study B Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 7:55 PM
All board members were present for this meeting.
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from September 17, 2019 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve the September 2019 Financial Report
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #595 in the amount of $67,947.10
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Average Daily Visits
New Patrons
Item Check-outs
Computer Uses
Axis360 Checkouts
Zinio Checkouts
Hoopla Checkouts
Attended September 26 - "Talked with many families; it was a great turn-out"
Phone system has been installed and is working well. We now have caller ID and music when patrons are on hold.
Weber was presented with a solution to the fax and security line which would save the library $187 per year.
Motion: Motion to approve phase 2 of the TSS phone service as presented which includes the fax and security lines
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Invitations to join the "core" group have been mailed. Waiting to hear back from everyone.
Response so far: Four people have been very positive about it
The library realized a net profit of $2,102.76
Weber met with Yvonne Jordan from Flagstar Bank and learned about their investment options, services, and service fees.
Weber's recommendation: remove all funds from Chase Bank and deposit into Flagstar Bank.
Motion: Motion to open checking and savings accounts at Flagstar Bank
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Eibler
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Roll over $102,515.10 into 90 day CD at 1.9% or better
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Roll over $251,541.10 into 90 day CD at 1.9% or better
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
AWE literacy computers have warranties that are expiring.
Motion: Motion to purchase an additional 2 year warranty for each of the two AWE literacy computers at a total cost of $2,100.00
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
October 19 at 7:00pm
Livingston County Library Trustees & Directors annual meeting: October 24 at Hartland Library at 6:30pm
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room