Hamburg Township Library
10411 Merrill Rd.    P.O.  Box 247
Hamburg, MI  48139


810-231-1771

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees
November 19, 2013

 

Meeting called to order at 7:00pm in the library meeting room.
Members present: Sally Crouch, Peg Eibler, Michaelene Farrell, Richelle Hocking,
Jim Katakowski.
Absent: Andrew Byerly
Also present: Holly Hentz and Christine Weber.

 

  1. A motion to approve the agenda as presented was made by Crouch.  Seconded by Hocking.  Motion carried.
  1. A motion to approve the October 15, 2013 minutes as presented was made by Farrell.  Seconded by Crouch. Motion carried.

 

Call to the Public
None present.

 

Financial

  1. A motion to approve the Financial Report for October 2013 was made by Hocking.  Seconded by Crouch.  Motion carried.
  1. A motion to accept Library Voucher #524 as presented in the amount of $44,505.93 was made by Farrell.  Seconded by Hocking.  Motion carried.

 

Librarian’s Report

  1. Carol Bossio was hired to replace Grinnell’s hours.  Work schedule is 25 hours/week.
  2. Marilyn Grinnell’s last day was Tuesday, October 12.  All wished her well in her retirement.
  3. Updates: Halloween party had 194 participants, Sandhill Crane Winery bus tour had 29 participants, Ann Arbor Symphony had approximately 100 guests with numerous complimentary comments, book sale netted a profit of $927.75.
  4. Livingston Daily Press & Argus interviewed Weber on how to make an evergreen centerpiece; the article should appear in the 11/20/13 edition.

 

Correspondence

None.

 

Old Business

  1. People counter installed but requires adjustment. Weber and Hentz will be trained on the software next week.
  2. Discussion of the annual Library Trustees/Directors Meeting.

 

New Business
1)   Hentz wrote a letter in support of the Township’s wish to reduce the speed limit from 55/mph to 45/mph on Merrill Road.

 

Relevant Board Issues

  1. Millagediscussion continues. An article will be May newsletter.

 

    A motion to adjourn was made by Crouch.  Seconded by Farrell.  Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:42pm.

Next meeting will be December 17, 2013 at 7:00pm.