Library Board

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Library Board Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:00 PM West Allis Public Library 7421 W. National Ave. A. Call to Order Ms. Wadewitz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Roll Call Present: Ms. Barbara Hart, Ms. Kari Lerch, Ms. Jody Rymaszewski, Ms. Elizabeth Suelzer, Mr. Ray Turner, Ms. Michelle Wadewitz, Alderperson Martin J. Weigel Excused: Mr. Adam Hengel Staff present: Michael Koszalka, Library Director, and Lisa VandenBoom, Library Manager C. Approval of Minutes 1. Library Board Meeting Minutes January 22, 2020 Attachments: Library Board Meeting Minutes January 22, 2020 Ms. Hart moved to approve the January 22, 2020 Library Board minutes as written. Second by Ms. Lerch. Motion approved. D. Statements by Citizens None. E. Correspondence Gallup Library Article Attachments: Gallup Article Wisconsin Policy Forum Article Attachments: Wisconsin Policy Forum Article F. Claims and Finance Report 2. February 2020 Claims and Finance Report Attachments: Claims and Finance Report February 2020 Ms. Lerch moved to approve the February 2020 Claims and Finance Report with claim number corrections. Second by Ms. Hart. Motion approved. G. Unfinished Business 3. West Allis Public Library Strategic Plan City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/28/2020 Library Board Meeting Minutes February 26, 2020 Attachments: West Allis Public Library Strategic Plan 2017-2018 Strategic Planning Subcommittee Minutes May 9, 2019 June 2019 Strategic Planning Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Library Strategic Planning Subcommittee Minutes July 11, 2019 Library Board Strategic Planning Subcommittee Meeting Minutes August 8th, 2019 2020-2023 Library Strategic Plan Draft Revised Library Vision and Mission Statements Mr. Weigel moved to approve the amended strategic plan. Second by Ms. Hart. The strategic plan Technology section will include: Explore the possibility of recording Library Board meetings and making them available for viewing. Mr. Weigel moved to approve the mission and vision statements. Second by Ms. Hart. Motion approved. 4. Fine Amnesty Attachments: Staff Recommendations for Fine Forgiveness The Library Board asked staff to create a plan for a single fine amnesty event. H. New Business 5. MCFLS Update Ms. Suelzer reported the new CountyCat app was discussed at the last MCFLS meeting. 6. 2019 Public Library Annual Report Attachments: 2019 Annual Report Final Alderperson Weigel moved to approve the 2019 Library Annual Report. Second by Ms. Wadewitz. Motion approved. Alderperson Weigel moved to respond "no" to the Statement Concerning System Effectiveness. Second by Ms. Wadewitz. Motion approved. Ms. Elizabeth Suelzer and Ms. Jody Rymaszewski abstained from voting. The points made in the letter sent to MCFLS in January will be included with the report. 7. Structural Deficit Work Group Michael Koszalka, Library Director, will provide a summary overview of Library services and costs to the Structural Deficit Work Group on February 27th. City departments are being asked to recommend reductions totaling 3-5% from their budgets. 8. Trustee Essentials-Chapter 18-Library Board Appointments and Composition Attachments: Trustee Essentials-Chapter 18-Library Board Appointments and Composition I. Library Director's Report -West Allis ALaCarte will take place Sunday, June 7th. The Library will have a table again. J. Adjournment City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/28/2020 Library Board Meeting Minutes February 26, 2020 There being no further business, Alderperson Weigel moved to adjourn. Second by Ms. Lerch. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jody Rymaszewski, Secretary All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/28/2020