Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

September 16, 2014
Meeting Details

Date: September 16, 2014

Time: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Location: Library Meeting Room

Next Meeting: October 21, 2014 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
  • Sally Crouch
  • Michaelene Farrell
  • Richelle Hocking
Board Members Absent
  • Andrew Byerly
  • Jim Katakowski
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber
  • Rana Emmons (Post Smythe Lutz & Ziel)
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Minutes Approval

Motion: Approve August 19, 2014 minutes as presented
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Michaelene Farrell
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
2013/2014 Annual Audit Report
Audit Presentation

Presenter: Rana Emmons from Post Smythe Lutz & Ziel (PSLZ)

Unmodified Opinion

The library received an Unmodified Opinion - the highest level of audit assurance with no disclaimers.

Audit Acceptance

Motion: Accept 2013/2014 Audit Report with Unmodified Opinion

Made by: Michaelene Farrell

Seconded by: Sally Crouch

Motion Carried

Financial
Financial Report Approval

Motion: Approve Financial Report for August 2014
Made by: Richelle Hocking
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion passed

Voucher Approval

Motion: Accept Library Voucher #534
Amount: $50,013.18
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report

206

Daily Average Visitors

152

E-book Circulation (August)

45

New Patrons (First half Sept)
Community Outreach
  • Senior Power Day participation
  • Outreach to Cleary University students
Local Roads Information

Hamburg Twp. Road Millage meeting: October 23 at 7:00 PM (at library)

County Roads workshop: September 22 at 7:30 PM (County Admin Building)

Correspondence
None received.
Old Business
None reported.
New Business
Water System Inspection & Upgrades

Inspector: Livingston County Dept. of Public Health

Findings: Four items need updating to current standards

Progress: One item completed, others being scheduled

Timeline: All items will be completed by October

Betty Wilson Garden Memorial

Approval: Board approved garden memorial for Betty Wilson

  • Plant two 'Pink Diamond' hydrangea trees
  • Install exterior memorial plaque
Relevant Board Issues
Contact Information Update

Board member contact information sheet passed around for everyone to complete.

Annual Directors Meeting

Date: October 22

Location: Howell Library

Topic: Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan

RSVP: To Hentz ASAP

Halloween Party Planning

Date: Saturday, October 25

Time: 7:00 PM

Volunteers confirmed:

  • • Farrell and husband
  • • Hocking, husband and child
Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn: Richelle Hocking

Seconded by: Sally Crouch

Motion Carried

Meeting Adjourned: 7:45 PM

Next Meeting: October 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM