Doug Elrod

The meeting agenda was approved with edits. The consent agenda, which included the January 2026 financial report, warrant list, staff report, director's report, and statistics, was also approved with updates. The Library Foundation reported ongoing efforts to secure sponsorships and supplies for Bondurant Mover Bags. The Friends of the Library provided an update on their upcoming mini-golf fundraiser and cleaning day, noting that funds would be used for a new Lego wall installation. The City Council Liaison reported on ongoing municipal ordinance updates open for public feedback and provided dates for upcoming local events. Under new business, the Board reviewed and approved both the Confidentiality Policy and the Fees Policy. A trustee provided a report from the Iowa Libraries On-line Conference (ILOC), mentioning lessons learned and upcoming opportunities related to the US Semi-quincentennial (American 250). Finally, the Library Director led a tour, outlining physical changes, collection development, and the weeding process.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the updated agenda and the consent agenda, which included financial reports, warrant authorization, and director/staff reports for December 2025. Key discussions involved reviewing progress on the Long Range Plan and the initiation of steps for the next long-range plan development. The Board reviewed and approved the Polk County Agreement, which secures $107,862 over three years. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget was also reviewed and approved. Finally, the slate of officers for the upcoming term was elected: Josh Bryant as President, Mike Kramer as Vice-President, and Julie Bergeson as Secretary.

The meeting involved the approval of the agenda and consent items, which included the financial report and staff/director reports for October 2025. Key discussions included the presentation of FY 2025 circulation statistics for future use in City Council and social media, an update on the Friends of the Library fundraiser, and a report from the City Council Liaison regarding recent elections and ongoing city projects. New business focused on the completion of the Annual Survey summary, a report from a Trustee Training event concerning the 2026 legislative session and advocacy, and the review and approval of the Lost Damaged Materials Policy and the Selection Collection Development Policy.

The meeting focused on the approval of the updated agenda and a consent agenda which included financial reports, staff reports, director's reports, and statistics from November 2025. Key discussion items included an update from the Friends of the Library regarding their Fall Book Sale fundraiser. The City Council Liaison reported the discontinuation of the DART contract and provided updates on community events. New business involved a review of the proposed FY27 Budget, the approval of the Open Hours Policy, and a discussion regarding preparations for the upcoming accreditation due in January 2027.

The Library Foundation is purchasing new pizza cutters for the New Mover Bags and will attend the Bondu Spooktacular. The Friends of the Library book sale is scheduled for November 14 & 15 and are looking for volunteers. The City of Bondurant was awarded a $749,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the Silo Commons Project, a $21,850 USDA Grant, and a $10,000 Grant from MWA. The Homebound Delivery Policy, Volunteer Policy, and Patron Behavior Policy were reviewed and approved.