Library Board

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Library Board Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:00 PM West Allis Public Library 7421 W. National Ave. SPECIAL MEETING A. Call to Order Ms. Wadewitz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. B. Roll Call Present 9- Adam Hengel, Gloria Dohearty, Barbara Hart, Kari Southern, Jody Rymaszewski, Elizabeth Suelzer, Ray Turner, Michelle Wadewitz, and Angelito Tenorio Staff present: Michael Koszalka, Library Director, and Emily Rutter, Adult Services and Circulation Supervisor C. Statements by Citizens None. D. New Business West Allis Public Library Temporary Safety Practices Policy in response to COVID-19 Attachments: West Allis Public Library Temporary Safety Practices Policy in response to Covid - Final Alderperson Tenorio moved to approve the West Allis Public Library Temporary Safety Practices Policy in response to COVID-19. Second by Ms. Suelzer. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Hengel moved to approve an amendment that changes the repeal of the policy from "upon the expiration of the emergency originally declared on March 17, 2020" to "at the discretion of the Library Board". Second by Ms. Wadewitz. The policy was unanimously approved. E. Adjournment There being no further business, Ms. Hart moved to adjourn. Second by Mr. Hengel. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jody Rymaszewski, Secretary City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 4/28/2021 Library Board Meeting Minutes April 15, 2021 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. 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 2 Printed on 4/28/2021