Library Board

Waunakee Public Library Library Board Meeting Friday, April 19, 2019 7:45 AM Library Programming Room I. Call to order: Jean called the meeting to order at 7:45 AM II. Roll Call: A. Roll call: Present: Jean Elvekrog, Kathy Grosskopf, Erin Moran, Mike Ricker, Cindy Turner, Geoff Vine and Erick Plumb. B. Absent: Annie Ballweg C. Guest: Todd Schmidt III. Approval of consent agenda-: Cindy moved, Mike seconded, Passed. IV. Public comment: none V. Library Director’s Report: Erick noted that as of today four applications for the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor position have been received. The Food for Fines program in April resulted in 70 fines being reduced. This participation is up from 2018. The full director’s report including youth service and adult service sections was included in the Board packet. VI. Old Business A. Construction Committee Report: Geoff Vine The building continues on target. Current progress includes removal of the chain link fence, the “skin” of the building is complete, and the bridge is to be placed on the cement pads in two-three weeks. Inside casework is delivered and trim and light fixtures are being installed. Todd added that three outdoor pedestal kiosks telling the history of Waunakee will be installed along the creek trail.  July 1, 2019 – building complete  July 8, 22019 – furniture delivered  July 15, 2019 – technology check  July 22, 2019 – collection moved  August 1, 2019 – Grand Opening B. Updates on Facilities Maintenance Supervisor: Erick Plumb – see above C. Reminder- Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: Friday, May 3rd at 8 AM. VII. New business A. Approve art purchases for new building: Todd Schmidt Todd presented new works by Leo Rotelli and Jeff Murphy for consideration. It was noted that the library currently owns additional works by Lois Ireland and may be getting another. The youth and children’s librarians are working with Abby Wilson on  mural design in their area. Mike moved to approve up to $20,000 for art purchases, second by Kathy, Passed. B. Late Opening Friday May 3, 2019: Jean moved and Erin seconded a motion to open the library no later than 11:30 AM on 5/3/2019 to accommodate the volunteer breakfast and a staff meeting. Passed. C. Approve resolution requesting that the Dane County Library Service Board grant a one year County Library Tax provisional exemption to Waunakee Public Library. The WPL falls below the mandated county standard of materials per citizen formula due to aggressive weeding in preparation for the library move. The letter requesting this exemption was approved on a motion by Erin, second by Mike. D. Discuss draft of Meeting Room Policy for the new library: The draft was discussed with several suggestions being made. Erick will rework the draft and revisions. The meeting room policy will be on the May agenda. VIII. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 AM on a motion by Cindy, second by Jean. Next Library Board Meeting: Friday, May 17, 2019 at 7:45 AM at WPL Programming Room. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia S. Turner, Trustee and Secretary