Agenda

Call to Order by President Lysaght at 6:04 PM.

Consent Agenda:

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Village of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MEETING MINUTES

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Present:	Janet Dake, Peggy Haas, Jenna Merten, Kathleen Lysaght, Carole Knobil, Corey Golla, Karol Kennedy
Absent:	Paul Tadda
Staff Present:	Karol Kennedy, Ellen Rohr


				Motion by School District Representative Corey Golla, second by Member Jenna Merten to approve the consent agenda as presented. Approved.

Vote: 7 - 0

Other:

Trustee Paul Tadda (Absent)

Minutes of Regular Board Meeting April 18, 2018

Expenditures - April Total $148,675.88

New Business - Items for Discussion/Action/Possible Approval:

Human Resources - Dress Code Policy Update


				Motion by Member Janet Dake, second by Member Carole Knobil to approve the Dress Code Policy as presented. Approved.

Vote: 7 - 0

Other:

Trustee Paul Tadda (Absent)

Collection Development Policy Update


				Motion by School District Representative Corey Golla, second by Member Janet Dake to approve the Collection Development Policy as presented. Approved.

Vote: 7 - 0

Other:

Trustee Paul Tadda (Absent)

Unfinished Business - Items for Discussion/Action/Possible Approval:

Proposal for Space Review and Concept Design


				Motion by Member Janet Dake, second by Member Peggy Haas to approve the cost of a Library Space Review and Concept Design as proposed by Engberg Anderson Architects. Funds should be spent from the RM-Misc Line [220-500-8162-9990]of the 2018 Operating budget. If there are not enough funds in this operating budget, funds may be spent from the Library Fund Balance. Cost not to exceed $9950. Approved.

Vote: 7 - 0

Other:

Trustee Paul Tadda (Absent)

Community Read Update: Kennedy reported that the Library received an NEA Big Read Grant. An announcement will be made on June 5. Planning continues with community organizations.

Trustee Education: Collection Development/Weeding - Kennedy reviewed how the Library develops it's collection and how materials are removed. She distributed an overview of the weeding process to the Board members.

President's Report: Lysaght mentioned she recently heard a talk radio program about the Future of Libraries that she found very informative. She also commented that the recent Lighthouse program was very good.

Budget and Personnel Committee Report: (DAKE) - Nothing to report.

Planning Committee Report - No report.

Trustee's Report: (TADDA) Absent - No report.

Directors Report: Kennedy asked if there were any questions regarding the information on the Director's Report. Janet Dake commented that Katie Wichmann should be commended for doing a great job on the recent Book Sale. Items were priced right and well organized. Things went very smoothly.

Kennedy explained the "Pay It Forward" program in a little more detail.

Correspondence: Bridges Library System Board is concerned about the outcome of the Public Library System Redesign (PLSR) project. A letter sent by the System Board to the PLSR Steering Committee was shared.

We received a $500 donation from the Community League for Art for wall hangings in the Youth Program Room. Thank you to the Community League for the generous donation.

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School District Report: Golla reported that over 700 AP Exams were administered by the school this year. Students are participating in a 3rd Annual Film Festival. Winner received an entry into the Milwaukee Film Festival. July 1 Corey Golla will become the School District Superintendent. He intends to stay connected to the Library and remain on the Library Board.

11.

Friends' Report: See Directors Report: The Friends will be volunteering to help at Falls Memorial Fest.

12.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

13.

Adjournment 7:30 PM with no further business to discuss.

Minutes transcribed by Ellen M Rohr, Business Manager
Minutes approved on June 20, 2018.