Meeting Minutes

Page 1 of 2 REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Wednesday September 16, 2025 5:00 PM Meeting Zoom Minutes Members present: Peggy Ross; vice-chair, Paula Wurst, Marilyn Hartig, Monique Darton, Kerrey Andreas, and Mary Whittaker. Members absent: Mike Peterson Staff present: Lauren Schuppe, Library Director The Madeline Island Library Board meeting was called to order by Peggy at 5:03 pm. I. Public Comment – none II. Library Board Positions Marilyn nominates Paula Wurst for chair, seconded by Mary, all ayes. Motion Carried Kerrey nominates Peggy Ross for vice-chair, seconded by Paula, all ayes. Motion Carried III. Minutes A. Regular Library Board Meeting August 19, 2025 Motion by Kerrey to approve the above minutes as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. IV. Financials A. Sign Directors Timesheets Timesheets submitted for week ending 8/16/25 and 8/30/25. Motion by Mary to approve signing director’s timesheets as presented, seconded by Paula, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Approve Bills Elan Financial $ 572.85 Mount Ashwabay 558.00 New York Times 112.00 Norvado 398.14 Quill 210.16 Motion by Mary to approve paying vouchers as submitted, seconded by Kerrey, all ayes. Motion Carried. C. Review and Approve Capital Improvements 2026 Lauren would like to submit a request for the installation of 2 ADA compliant doors. She is estimating $3,500 each plus cost for electrician. Motion by Paula to approve a $10,000 capital improvement request for the installation of 2 ADA doors, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. D. 2026 Budget Discussion Page 2 of 2 2026 Budget requests are due Fri. 9/26. We will need to schedule a meeting before then to approve the budget. General discussion on budgeting for a full-time rec/program director. Tentative budget meeting schedule for Wed. 9/24 @ 5pm V. Directors Report • The Pace Woods grant has been submitted for Little Learners. Lauren met with Deb Knopf and she is hoping to start the 2 nd week in October. She is expecting 4-5 students. • The grant cycle for the Skate Park project is to submit grants 1/1 – 3/31 with awards being given in October. Lauren plans to apply next year and using the funds to great a solid phased plan for implementation. VI. Ongoing Projects A. Strategic Plan 1. Review and finalize start plan charts Lauren presented some wording changes (underdeveloped support system and Interdependent relationship with Town) suggested by Kelli. She will revise and reformat before publishing. Motion by Mary to approve wording changes as listed above, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Art Purchase Award 1. Review and approve Fall 25 project Lauren in proposing instead of advertising for an outdoor makerspace sign to purchase 2 drawings from Sara Holst for the Community Graden Fundraising Project. Motion by Kerrey to purchase 2 drawings for $600 each from the Community Garden Fundraising Project, seconded by Paula, all ayes. Motion Carried. VII. Future Agenda Items – budget, FriendsCircle Adjourn: Motion by Mary to adjourn, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:15pm Minutes taken from recording and submitted by Dorgene Goetsch, Clerical Assistant. Minutes approved as presented 9/24/25. D. Goetsch, Clerical Assistant