Library Board

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Library Board Wednesday, February 24, 2021 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 6- Adam Hengel, Barbara Hart, Elizabeth Suelzer, Ray Turner, Michelle Wadewitz, and Angelito Tenorio Excused 3- Gloria Dohearty, Kari Southern, and Jody Rymaszewski Staff present: Michael Koszalka, Library Director, and Lisa VandenBoom, Library Manager Others present: Rebecca Grill, City Administrator C. Approval of Minutes 1. Library Board Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021 Attachments: Library Board Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021 Ms. Hart moved to approve the January 27, 2021 Library Board minutes. Second by Mr. Turner. Motion approved. D. Statements by Citizens None. E. Correspondence Greater Milwaukee Foundation December 2020 Communication Attachments: Greater Milwaukee Foundation December 2020 Communication Greater Milwaukee Foundation 2020 Statement Attachments: 2020 Greater Milwaukee Foundation Statement Ms. Jody Rymaszewski Communication Attachments: Ms. Jody Rymaszewski Communication F. Claims and Finance Report 2. February 2021 Claims and Finance Report Attachments: February 2021 Claims and Finance Report Ms. Suelzer moved to approved the February 2021 Claims and Finance report. Second by Ms. Hart. Motion approved. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 3/25/2021 Library Board Meeting Minutes February 24, 2021 G. Unfinished Business 3. COVID-19 Update The Library will remain open on Sundays through May this year. From June-September the Library will be closed on Sundays. 4. 2020 Public Library Annual Report Attachments: Statement of Effectiveness for 2020 Annual Report 2020 Statement of Effectiveness Ms. Hart moved to approve the 2020 Public Library Annual Report. Second by Mr. Turner. Motion approved. H. New Business Present 7- Adam Hengel, Barbara Hart, Jody Rymaszewski, Elizabeth Suelzer, Ray Turner, Michelle Wadewitz, and Angelito Tenorio Excused 2- Gloria Dohearty, and Kari Southern 5. MCFLS Update -The City of Milwaukee donated $205,000 to Overdrive Advantage for purchase of eBooks. -Liz Suelzer attended a virtual Library Legislative Day. She spoke with three lawmakers about what public libraries are offering during the pandemic. -MCFLS received federal CARES Act money to use for technology. Each Milwaukee County Library received $1,576.00 to purchase items to supplement virtual programming. 6. Social Media Policy Revised 2-24-21 Attachments: Social Media Policy Rev. 2.24.2021 Mr. Hengel moved to approve the revised Social Media Policy. Second by Ms. Hart. Motion approved. 7. 2020 Library Trust Fund Report Alderperson Tenorio moved to approve the 2020 Library Trust Fund Report. Second by Mr. Turner. Motion approved. 8. Trustee Essentials-Chapter 26-The Public Library System Board-the Broad Viewpoint I. Library Director's Report City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 3/25/2021 Library Board Meeting Minutes February 24, 2021 -The Library hopes to offer in person programming for Children this summer. Programs will take place in the grassy area near Library Square. When inclement weather is predicted, programs will move to a virtual presentation. -Jenna Sachs from Contact 6 tested various surfaces in public buildings for COVID-19. All surfaces tested at the Library were negative. Michael Koszalka, Library Director, was interviewed for the segment. -Tax forms have been received. The forms have been moved to a table in the atrium, which has proven to be convenient. -The Library is participating in the Libraries Step Up campaign. Patrons can fill out a postcard and mail it to local or state representatives letting them know what they love about their library. -Sarah Lange, and Elizabeth Reger, Librarians, will be hosting a monthly podcast called "Beyond the Desk" starting in April. J. Adjournment There being no further business, Ms. Hart moved to adjourn. Second by Alderperson Tenorio. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Suelzer, Acting 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 3/25/2021