September 18, 2018
2017/2018 Audit received unmodified opinion - excellent financial management!
Major construction underway. Library closed Oct. 12 for final organization.
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Farrell
Adjourned: 8:21 PM
Meeting called to order by Farrell at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from August 21, 2018 as presented
Made by: Colone
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Rana Emmons presented the 2017/2018 Audit Report. The library received an unmodified opinion - the highest level of assurance for financial accuracy and compliance.
Motion: Motion to accept the 2017/2018 Audit Report
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
A copy of the audit will be filed with Hamburg Township.
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for August 2018
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #582 in the amount of $53,553.42
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
No additional news to report this month.
Great variety of programs for all ages - community education and entertainment focus
Completed Work:
Final Timeline:
S. Lobbestael donated $7,500 to the library.
Motion: Motion to name Study Room #1 in her honor
Made by: Evergreen | Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
New DVDs will now be shelved in the Popular Materials Library and they will circulate for 1 week.
Motion: Motion to roll over Chemical Bank CD upon maturing on 9/26/2018 in the amount of $100,362.50 into a 150 day CD for an interest rate of at least 1.85%
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to withdraw $200,000.00 from Chase Bank CD upon maturing on 9/24/2018 and roll over remaining funds into a 60 day CD with an interest of at least 1.53%
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Katakowski
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to accept Library Design Associates quote to repair, patch, and paint cracks in the ceiling around the skylight area in the amount of $3,895.00
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried with one abstention
Date: Saturday, October 6 at 9:00am
Volunteers and bakers are appreciated.
Date: Saturday, October 20 at 7:00pm
Volunteers: Amir, Michaelene & Mike, and Mary
Date: Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00pm
Location: New Fowlerville District Library
Board directed Hentz to investigate wording or policy regarding public behavior during board meetings.
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:21pm
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room