Public Library Board Meeting — Minutes

1 PORTAGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (PCPL) Board of Trustees Regular Meeting July 29, 2026 CALL TO ORDER President Liz Peterson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at the Portage County Public Library (PCPL), 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Trustees present: Joe Bachman, Amanda Freberg, Nycole Martinez, and Holly Petrillo. Trustees Excused: Elise Holzberger and Chris Randazzo. Library staff present: Laura Fuller, Alexander Johnson, and Jamie Phillis. Others present: Dax Burroughs – Portage County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Nancy Foth. 1. Board Members Time Entry – Per Diem and Mileage Reminder was given to Board Members to enter their request online to get reimbursed. CORRESPONDENCE Patron comments were reviewed. REPORTS 2. Branch and Extension; Circulation; Reference; Technical Services; Youth Services Reports on Department operations and activities were given. 3. Municipal Government Liaison Report on City of Stevens Point activities was given. 4. Director Report and Statistics Johnson went over the Director Report and statistics provided in the meeting packet. PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Board of Trustees on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Board President as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order No public comment was given. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes Freberg made a motion to approve the June 17, 2026 minutes as presented. Martinez seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote. DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION 6. Discussion / Possible Action – Approval of Financials Martinez made a motion to approve the Financials as reported. Freberg seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote. 7. Discussion / Possible Action – 2025 PCPL Budget Proposal Martinez made a motion to approve the 2025 PCPL Budget as proposed. Freberg seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote. Adjournment Meeting adjourned by President Peterson at 5:20 pm.