Trish Niehaus

The board meeting included discussions and approvals related to the library's operations and policies. Key topics included the treasurer's report, librarian's report, updates on new resources such as hoopla, summer reading program, and maintenance. The board also discussed the COVID-19 response, reopening guidelines, and policy reviews. Additionally, there were conversations about raises, budget amendments, and other libraries' practices.

The meeting included discussion of the treasurer's report, heritage CD, librarian's report, regional report, and old business related to the use of Arnold Foundation funds. They also talked about the possibility of a budget amendment and long-range plan. New business included a records destruction approval and the federal minimum wage.

The board meeting included discussions on adding an update to the librarian's report regarding bond refinancing. The treasurer presented a financial report, including the starting balance, income, expenses, and ending balance for March. A motion was made to renew a CD. The librarian reported on the reopening of in-person services, statistics, programs, maintenance, and professional activities. The board also discussed the long-range plan and the COVID-19 response, including the goal to return to normal hours and discontinue quarantining materials by June 1st.

The meeting included discussion of the treasurer's report, which detailed the starting balance, income, and expenses for July, as well as the ending balance on June 30th. The librarian provided a report with statistics on circulation, virtual programs, activity kits, and summer reading program participation. There was also discussion regarding the sale of highway 27 property. Chip Sutherland with Baird presented information on refinancing the library's bonds, including potential savings and risks associated with waiting versus acting now.

The meeting included discussion of the treasurer's report, heritage CD options, and the librarian's report. The board discussed moving funds into a new CD, considering options for shorter terms versus longer terms with different interest rates. The librarian's report included stats, virtual program updates, GED connection updates, September programs, and maintenance updates. The board also discussed HVAC system improvements, including switching to MERV 13 filters or a GPS ionization system. Additional topics included regional library updates, the sale of highway property, refinancing bonds, and a survey regarding library hours.