Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

September 15, 2015
Meeting Details

Date: September 15, 2015

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:05 PM

Location: Library Meeting Room

Chair: Peg Eibler

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
  • Rana Emmons (PSLZ Auditor)
Approval Of
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Minutes Approval

Motion: Approve August 18, 2015 minutes as presented
Made by: Sally Crouch
Seconded by: Andy Byerly
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
None present.
2014/2015 Annual Audit Report
Audit Presentation

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

Topic: Library's financial status and audit findings

Unmodified Opinion

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

Audit Acceptance

Motion: Accept 2014/2015 audit report

Made by: Richelle Hocking

Seconded by: Jim Katakowski

Motion Carried

Financial
Financial Report Approval

Motion: Accept Financial Report for August 2015
Made by: Andy Byerly
Seconded by: Sally Crouch
Status: Motion carried

Voucher Approval

Motion: Accept Library Voucher #546
Amount: $52,125.39
Made by: Michaelene Farrell
Seconded by: Richelle Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report

216

Daily Average Visitors

157

E-book Circulation (August)

74

New Patrons (August)

8,664

Item Check-outs (August)
Digital Services
157
E-books
79
Zinio Issues
Marketing Update
  • Senior Power Day - August 7 at Pinckney High School
  • Newspaper ads and events listing (Courant, Daily Press & Argus)
  • Story Hour sign at Merrill Road
Correspondence
None received.
Old Business
Credit Card Policy Approval

Motion: Approve credit card policy and move forward with accepting credit & debit cards through PNC Bank

Made by: Sally Crouch

Seconded by: Andy Byerly

Motion Carried

Timeline: Service available in 2-3 weeks

Wireless Antennae Installation

Status: Three wireless antennae successfully installed

Policy: Patrons must agree to guidelines before signing on to use service

New Business
Library Tables Purchase

Motion: Purchase 16 library tables through Library Design Associates

Cost: $19,659.00

Made by: Andy Byerly

Seconded by: Jim Katakowski

Motion Carried

Chair carts will be discussed later when photos are available

Meeting Room Projection Screen

Motion: Replace meeting room projection screen through TelSystems

Option selected: Standard format 4:3

Cost: $1,239.00

Made by: Richelle Hocking

Seconded by: Jim Katakowski

Motion Carried

Relevant Board Issues
Upcoming Meeting Reminder

Livingston County Trustees & Directors Meeting: Wednesday, October 21 at Howell Library

Halloween Party Planning

Date: Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 PM

Volunteer arrival: 6:30 PM

Volunteers confirmed:

  • • Michaelene and Mike Farrell
  • • Sally Crouch
  • • Richelle, Steve and Matt Hocking
Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn: Sally Crouch

Seconded by: Jim Katakowski

Motion Carried

Meeting Adjourned: 8:05 PM

Next Meeting: October meeting date TBD