Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · September 18, 2023
Minutes
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 6:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023 Page 2
ROLL CALL
Call to order at 6:32 pm.
Present: Doug Anderson, Brienne Diebolt-Brown, Jennifer Motszko, Alyssa Orlowski,
Kathy Retzke, Jaime Weigel
Absent: Sallie Berndt,
Staff: Stacey Lunsford, Diane Jaroch
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 Minutes of August 21, 2023
4. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Financial Reports
5. Approval of Payment of Invoices
6. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Statistical Report
7. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Treasurer's Report
MSC Weigel/Retzke to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: Doug Anderson, Brienne Diebolt-Brown, Jennifer Motszko, Alyssa Orlowski, Kathy
Retzke, Jaime Weigel
Nays: None
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.
OLD BUSINESS
8. 1. Review and Approval of the Second Draft revision of the Circulation Policy
MSC Diebolt-Brown/Orlowski to approve the Circulation Policy.
Ayes: Doug Anderson, Brienne Diebolt-Brown, Jennifer Motszko, Alyssa Orlowski, Kathy
Retzke, Jaime Weigel
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS
9. 1. Discussion of Possible Change to Library Board Meeting Start Time
No action taken
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
10. The report includes: facility maintenance, budget updates, if any; staff
updates, if any; collection maintenance updates; public and
community relations activities; library board relations, if any;
meetings/webinars/trainings attended; strategic plan activities
updates, if any.
11. The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented,
attendance at said programs, and what
meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
12. The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented,
attendance at said programs, and what
meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
13. The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented,
attendance at said programs, and what
meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. Orlowski will present on October 16 on a session of Bridges Trustee Week
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023 Page 3 15. Confirmation
of next meeting October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment at 7:01 p.m.
Agenda
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Community Room 431 West Center,
Whitewater, Wi, 53190 *In Person and Virtual
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 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.
Join Zoom Meeting
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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.
AGENDA
1. Monday, September 18, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Our Mission: We will have the space and the stuff to do the things that you want
Our Values: Safe & welcoming; Trust; Diversity; Fun; Lifelong learning and creativity;
Making connections; Service excellence
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
2. Approval of Minutes of August 21, 2023
3. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Financial Reports
4. Approval of Payment of Invoices
5. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Statistical Report
6. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Treasurer's Report
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 Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023 Page 2
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
7. 1. Review and Approval of the Second Draft revision of the Circulation Policy
NEW BUSINESS
8. 1. Discussion of Possible Change to Library Board Meeting Start Time
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
9. The report includes: facility maintenance, budget updates, if any; staff updates, if any;
collection maintenance updates; public and community relations activities; library board
relations, if any; meetings/webinars/trainings attended; strategic plan activities updates,
if any.
10. The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said
programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
11. The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said
programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
12. The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said
programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. Board requests for future Agenda Items
14. October 16, 2023, ?:??
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Library Director (262-473-0530) at least 72
hours prior to the meeting.
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