Library Board

Waunakee Public Library Library Board Meeting Friday, September 17, 2021- 7:45AM Via Zoom I. Call to order: Cathy called the meeting to order at 7:44 AM II. Roll Call: A. Roll call: Present: Cathy Sheffield, Melissa Hill, Mike Ricker, Angie Ramos, Annie Ballweg, Kathy Grosskopf, Erin Moran and Erick Plumb. B. Guests: No guests III. Public Comment No public comment IV. Approval of the consent agenda Melissa made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Cathy S. seconded. Passed. V. Director’s Report & COVID update The majority of patrons have been happy to comply with the mask mandate, which has been extended to October 8. The Library is finally open for 7 day a week service. The Sunday hours are currently 12-4:00PM. The feedback so far has been of appreciation for being open. Outdoor programming went so well that it will remain a part of programming going forward. The evaluation process is ongoing. Each staff member’s job description and new goals are being looked at. The All Around Town Promotion runs until the end of September. The Summer Reading Program ended with the distribution of yard signs to 262 kids that say “A Library Reader Lives Here.” VI. Old Business A. Discuss and determine course of action for updated Strategic Plan Goal #5 Annie, Erin and Angie presented Goal #5 to Establish the Library as a civic focal point and resource hub for the great Waunakee Community. The Board liked what was presented and will hold off until all goals are presented to finalize the Strategic Plan. Goal #6 will be presented at the October meeting. B. Friends of the Library Update The Perennial Sale raised $3,618. In 2020 the Scrappy Sewers made $7,537. Two events are coming up, the Pop-Up Art Gallery on October 16 and the Friends Craft Fair at the Intermediate School on November 20. C. Discuss Preliminary 2022 Library Operating Budget Proposal Will revisit in October when there has been a decision made on the Health Insurance plan. VII. New Business A. None VIII. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 AM on a motion by Mike. Seconded by Cathy S. Passed. Library Board Meeting: Friday, October 15, 2021 at 7:45 AM Via Zoom Respectfully submitted, Kathy M. Grosskopf, Trustee and Secretary