September 19, 2023
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Richelle Hocking
Adjourned: 8:08 PM
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Richelle Hocking at 7:00pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from August 15, 2023 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
2022-2023 Annual Audit Report with Rana Emmons.
Motion: Motion to accept 2022-2023 Audit with an unmodified opinion
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve August 2023 Financial Report
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion: Motion to approve Library Voucher #642 in the amount of $95,329.73
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Colone
Status: Motion carried
Patrons Served
New Patrons
Item Check-outs
Computer Uses
| Libby: | 2,187 | PressReader: | 24 | Zinio: | 97 |
| Fold3: | 66 | Heritage Quest: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 13 |
| Niche Academy: | 4 | ||||
Walter and Colone interviewed 8 candidates and recommend Matthew Assenmacher.
Motion: Motion to offer board position to Matthew Assenmacher
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Work has been completed, very nice job.
Motion: Motion to approve $3,950.00 to upgrade presentation switcher
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
2022-2023 Annual Meeting was held on 9/13/23 and we had 23 attendees. Thanks to Mary Evergreen and Holly Hentz for attending.
First election was completed and we were able to fill the 2 seats vacated by Judy Webber and Marilyn Pettigrove, the new role of Public Relations Director will remain on hold until a suitable candidate comes forward. Pat Dare and Mary Ellen Mulcrone are welcome additions to the board!
FOHTL has raised over $8,000 for HTL since inception.
volunteer hours
Since April 2023 we have tracked 38 volunteers who contributed 254.5 volunteer hours for Spring Book Sale and in the Gardens!
Friends Gift Shop contributed $1,618.55 in 2022-2023!
Currently have 133 Members and 3 Business Sponsors
NEWEST member is Lakeland Chiropractic!
Technical Support: Thankful to have a technical resource come forward to help us set up GoogleOne for the group!
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1 @ 6:00pm at the Howell Library
Attendees: Walter, Evergreen, Hocking will attend. Others will check their calendars.
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room