Russell Library Executive Committee

Executive Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Via Zoom 5:00 p.m. Present: Trustees Becker, Berlind, Fulton, Nelson, and Wisneski; Library Director Burkey 1. Call to Order: Chair Wisneski called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. 2. Public Comment: There were no comments from members of the public, and no emails of substance. 3. Minutes: It was moved (Trustee Becker) and seconded (Trustee Nelson) to accept the minutes of the May 2, 2023 meeting. The motion passed with the abstention of Trustee Nelson. 4. Unfinished Business: a. EDI: Director Burkey reported that many staff members are attending the City’s offering of “Diversity 102” training; it is also open to Board members. Two staff members are attending a 6 month EDI training, and the library EDI teams continue to meet. b. Trustee Term Expirations and Appointments: President Wisneski reported that Trustee Schulenburg has volunteered to take over as secretary to the Board. Two potential Board members have been suggested by staff, and President Wisneski is educating them about the duties of trustees. A third new Board member is being sought. 5. New Business: There was no new business. 6. Executive Session: It was moved (Trustee Becker) and seconded (Trustee Berlind) to enter Executive Session at 5:12 p.m. to discuss the annual Library Director evaluation, with an invitation to Director Burkey to remain. It was moved (Trustee Berlind) and seconded (Trustee Becker) to exit Executive Session at 5:41 p.m. 7. Adjournment: It was moved (Trustee Becker) and seconded (Trustee Berlind) to adjourn the meeting at 5:42 p.m. The motion passed unanimously Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Berlind, Secretary The next Executive Committee Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.