LIBRARY BOARD

Waunakee Public Library Library Board Meeting Friday, October 16, 2020 7:45 AM Meeting in Community Hall in the Library I. Call to order: Jean called the meeting to order at 7:47 AM II. Roll Call: A. Roll call: Present: Jean Elvekrog, Annie Ballweg, Kathy Grosskopf, Melissa Hill, Mike Ricker, Cathy Sheffield, Erin Moran, and Erick Plumb. B. Guests: none III. Approval of consent agenda: Erin moved, Annie seconded. Passed. IV. Public comment: none V. Director’s Report Express browsing services are going well with small numbers of patrons being able to do unlimited browsing for 20 minutes. Patrons have been very appreciative of having full access to their library again and have shown that their appreciation by thanking the frontline staff. The next step in moving forward with services is to find a way to safely have small groups be able to sit and use the wifi or meet. Vogel will be coming the week of October 26 to install the new drive-up window. Erick has been talking with the Sun Prairie and Monona Libraries to share his expertise on expanding services during the pandemic. Brittany has been finding ways to connect with students and support the schools. She will continue to work on and develop school-related initiatives throughout October. Make & Take bags and Grab bag requests were very popular again this month. Courtney hosted a Senior Scams program, she is also taking a course dealing with anti-racism. VI. Old Business A. Discuss 2021 Library Budget Erick presented a zero based budgeting summary for the 2021 budget to be presented virtually to the Village Board on October 19. There was a savings in utility costs in the new building, because we guessed high. There was a motion by Cathy S. to approve the budget and present it to the Board on October 19. It was seconded by Melissa. Passed. VII. New Business A. Discuss Eliminating Fines We will discuss in November. B. Discuss Study Areas We will continue to discuss different options for areas for small study groups in November. VIII. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 AM on a motion by Jean, seconded by Erin. Passed. Library Board Meeting: Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:45 AM The November meeting will take place via Zoom. Respectfully submitted, Kathy M. Grosskopf, Trustee and Secretary