Library Board

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Library Board Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:00 PM West Allis Public Library 7421 W. National Ave. Revised Agenda A. Call to Order Ms. Wadewitz called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. B. Roll Call Present 8- Adam Hengel, Gloria Dohearty, Barbara Hart, Kari Southern, Jody Rymaszewski, Elizabeth Suelzer, Ray Turner, and Michelle Wadewitz Excused 1- Angelito Tenorio Staff present: Michael Koszalka, Library Director, and Lisa VandenBoom, Library Manager C. Approval of Minutes 1. Library Board Meeting Minutes March 24, 2021 Attachments: Library Board Meeting Minutes March 24, 2021 Ms. Hart moved to approve the March 24, 2021 Library Board minutes as written. Second by Ms. Southern. Motion approved. 2. Library Board Special Meeting Minutes April 15, 2021 Attachments: Library Board Special Meeting Minutes April 15, 2021 Ms. Hart moved to approve the April 15, 2021 Library Board Special Meeting minutes as written. Second by Mr. Turner. Motion approved. D. Statements by Citizens None. E. Correspondence None. F. Claims and Finance Report 3. April 2021 Claims and Finance Report Attachments: April 2021 Claims and Finance Report Ms. Rymaszewski moved to approve the April 2021 Claims and Finance report. Second by Ms. Suelzer. Motion approved. G. Unfinished Business City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/27/2021 Library Board Meeting Minutes April 28, 2021 4. COVID-19 Update Library staff are grateful to the Library Board for instituting a mask policy. Ms. Hart moved to approve expanded service hours starting June 1st. Second by Ms. Dohearty. Motion approved. Starting June 1st, the Library will be open 10-8 Monday-Thursday and 10-5 on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday hours will resume in October. 5. 2021 Schedule of Holidays and Closings-Revised Attachments: 2021 Schedule of Holidays and Closings-Revised Resolution to Amend Policy #1412 Ms. Wadewitz moved to keep the Library open on Monday, December 27th. Second by Ms. Southern. Motion approved. The Board gave Michael Koszalka authorization to work with the City to provide benefited staff an extra floating holiday to keep the Library open on December 27th. 6. Performance Evaluation of the Library Director Attachments: Proposed Timeline for Library Director Evaluation Library Director Evaluation Policy Library Director Evaluation Feedback The Performance Evaluation of the Library Director subcommittee met and discussed feedback they received from staff and City department heads. The Library Board will further discuss the feedback and set goals at the May Library Board meeting. H. New Business 7. MCFLS Update The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will provide $3,270,854 to Wisconsin libraries. This money will be distributed through individual library systems and DPI. 8. Trustee Essentials-Chapter 1- The Trustee Job Description Attachments: Trustee Essentials-Chapter 1- The Trustee Job Description I. Library Director's Report -Power washing of the Library building is complete and tuck pointing and sealing are taking place. -The Forestry department has trimmed branches on many trees on Library property. -On April 22nd, the Library received new printers and copiers. The City has contracted with Rhyme to handle printer management. -Print management software will be installed May 12th and 13th. The goal is to have the new system go live by mid to late June. -On April 9th, the Communications department created a video commemorating National Library Week. Michael Koszalka and Mayor Devine expressed gratitude to Library staff. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/27/2021 Library Board Meeting Minutes April 28, 2021 -From June 8,2020 to present the Library has welcomed 118,000 patrons, circulated 239,000 items, handled 12,000 computer sessions, signed up 567 new patrons, and filled 870 curbside appointments. The Director thanked staff for their efforts during a difficult time. -May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Library is partnering with various organizations in the City to present programming. Craft kits and community talk backs will be offered. The community read is Beautiful Boy by David Sheff. J. Adjournment There being no further business, Ms. Hart moved to adjourn. Second by Ms. Rymaszewski. Motion approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 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 5/27/2021