Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees Cravath Lakefront Conference Room 312 W Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, March 17, 2025- 6:30 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join the webinar: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89531457547?pwd=qsQGgSdMRZyaGvUJcP9k5IzA0MrAWb.1 Meeting ID: 895 3145 7547 Passcode: ibDcwJ33 Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston) Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the council to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Approval of the minutes of the February 22, 2025 meeting 2. Approval of Payment of Invoices for February 2025 3. Acknowledgement of Receipt of February 2025 Statistical report 4. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Financial reports 5. Acknowledgement of Receipt of February 2025 Treasurer's reports HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. Library Board of Trustees Agenda March 17, 2025 Page 2 To make a comment during this period, or any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. OLD BUSINESS 6. Library Building Project general update NEW BUSINESS 7. Discussion about revitalizing the Friends Group 8. Discussion and possible action concerning the money market account at First Citizens 9. Approval to close on April 17th due to construction activities with proposed compensation plan 10. Discuss and approve volunteers to serve on the Board Development Committee 11 Approval of the 2024 Annual Report 12. Discussion and approval of the 2025 Strategic Plan Activities 13. Discussion and possible action concerning the card catalog cabinets CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 14. Library Director's report 15. Assistant Director's report 16. Youth Educational Services report 17. Programming & Makerspace report 18. Bridges Library System Staff reports 19. Board reports FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MEETING 20. Adjournment into Closed Session I. Adjournment into Closed Session NOT TO RECONVENE per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1) (c) “Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.” Item to be discussed: a) Performance evaluation for the Library Director Library Board of Trustees Agenda March 17, 2025 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Library (262-473-0530) at least 72 hours prior.