Library Board

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Library Board Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:00 PM Virtual meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9607313962 Meeting ID: 960 731 3962 REGULAR MEETING A. Call to Order Ms. Wadewitz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Roll Call Present 7- Barbara Hart, Adam Hengel, Kari Lerch, Jody Rymaszewski, Elizabeth Suelzer, Ray Turner, and Michelle Wadewitz Excused 1- Martin J. Weigel Staff present: Michael Koszalka, Library Director and Lisa VandenBoom, Library Manager C. Approval of Minutes 1. Library Board Meeting Minutes February 26, 2020 Attachments: Library Board Meeting Minutes February 26, 2020 Ms. Hart moved to approve the February 26, 2020 Library Board minutes as written. Second by Mr. Turner. Motion approved. D. Statements by Citizens None. E. Correspondence Greater Milwaukee Foundation 2019 Statement Attachments: Greater Milwaukee Foundation 2019 Statement Greater Milwaukee Communication March 2020 Attachments: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Communication March 2020 F. Claims and Finance Report 2. March/April 2020 Claims and Finance Report Attachments: March-April 2020 Claims and Finance Report Ms. Suelzer moved to approve the March/April 2020 Claims and Finance report. Second by Ms. Lerch. Motion approved. G. Unfinished Business 3. Fine Amnesty City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 6/24/2020 Library Board Meeting Minutes May 27, 2020 Attachments: Staff Recommendations for Fine Forgiveness The Library Board tabled this item. H. New Business 4. MCFLS Update Michael Koszalka, Library Director, presented information on how other MCFLS libraries are moving toward reopening and what their initial service offerings will be. Ms. Suelzer reported that the MCFLS marketing plan is on hold due to the pandemic. 5. CoVID -19 Update Mr. Koszalka presented Library reopening procedures and requested a reopen date of June 8th. Ms. Suelzer moved to approved the procedures with a change to a reopen date of June 15th. Second by Ms. Hart. Ms. Lerch moved to approve the procedures with a reopen date of June 15th. Second by Mr. Hengel. A vote was taken on the original reopening date: Aye-Mr. Hengel, Ms. Lerch, Ms. Rymaszewski, Mr. Turner, Ms. Wadewitz Nay- Ms. Hart, Ms. Suelzer The Library Board approved the reopening procedures presented with a reopen date of June 8th. 6. Terchak Trust Fund Report-Request Funds for Public Access Computers Attachments: Terchak Trust Fund Request May 2020 Ms. Hart moved to approve the Terchak Fund request. Second by Ms. Lerch. Motion approved. 7. City of West Allis Proposed Mitigation Actions Attachments: City of West Allis Proposed Mitigation Actions Ms.Hart moved to approve the City of West Allis Proposed Mitigation Actions. Second by Ms. Rymaszewski. Motion approved. I. Library Director's Report -Adam Piwoni, part-time Library Assistant, will start in his position soon. He has worked at the Wauwatosa Public Library and has extensive customer service experience. -The candidate selected for the open full-time Librarian position is undergoing a background and reference check. -Michael Koszalka, Library Director, publicly thanked his staff for their hard work,patience, and flexibility during the Library closure. J. Adjournment There being no further business, Ms. Hart moved to adjourn. Second by Ms. Lerch. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 6/24/2020 Library Board Meeting Minutes May 27, 2020 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 6/24/2020