Library Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · May 19, 2025
Minutes
Library Board of Trustees
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Monday, May 19, 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:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83198282604?pwd=cDdLWjUvTTRqRUQ4UVcwQWcrcW1BUT09
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 831 9828 2604
Passcode: 137945
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. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number:
(262) 473-0108.
1. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89087483919?pwd=fETZjbIiOS36jfGjg2ddiKeRemJgul.1
Meeting ID: 890 8748 3919
Passcode: A23rhghs
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 Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting
even if no changes are being made at that meeting.
2. Approval of agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
3. Approval of the minutes of the April 21, 2025 meeting
4. Approval of Payment of Invoices for April 2025
5. Acknowledgement of Receipt of April 2025 Statistical report
6. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Financial reports
7. Acknowledgement of Receipt of April 2025 Treasurer's reports
Library Board of Trustees Minutes May 19, 2025 Page 2
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.
To make a comment during this period, or during 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
8. Library Building Project general update
9. Review and approval of revised Internet Use Policy
NEW BUSINESS
10. Demonstration of the library’s new website
11. Discussion and possible action concerning the library’s social media accounts and
continuing to allow public comments
12. Review and approval of the Teacher Packs Policy
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
13. Library Director's report
14. Assistant Director's report
15. Youth Educational Services report
16. Programming & Makerspace report
17. Bridges Library System Staff reports
18. Board reports
a) Kathy Retzke will provide an update on the Opt-In Library Cards Project
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Agenda
Library Board of Trustees
Cravath Lakefront Conference Room
312 W Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI, 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Monday, May 19, 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/89087483919?pwd=fETZjbIiOS36jfGjg2ddiKeRemJgul.1
Meeting ID: 890 8748 3919
Passcode: A23rhghs
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.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
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 April 21, 2025 meeting
2. Approval of Payment of Invoices for April 2025
3. Acknowledgement of Receipt of April 2025 Statistical report
4. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Financial reports
5. Acknowledgement of Receipt of April 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
Library Board of Trustees Agenda May 19, 2025 Page 2
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.
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
7. Review and approval of revised Internet Use Policy
NEW BUSINESS
8. Demonstration of the library’s new website
9. Discussion and possible action concerning the library’s social media accounts and
continuing to allow public comments
10. Review and approval of the Teacher Packs Policy
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
11. Library Director's report
12. Assistant Director's report
13. Youth Educational Services report
14. Programming & Makerspace report
15. Bridges Library System Staff reports
16. Board reports
a) Kathy Retzke will provide an update on the Opt-In Library Cards Project
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Library (262-473-0530) at least 72 hours prior.
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