Meeting Minutes

Page 1 of 2 REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Wednesday August 19, 2025 5:00 PM Meeting Zoom Minutes Members present: Peggy Ross; vice-chair, Paula Wurst, Marilyn Hartig, Mike Peterson, Kerrey Andreas, and Mary Whittaker. Staff present: Lauren Schuppe, Library Director The Madeline Island Library Board meeting was called to order by Peggy at 5:05 pm. I. Public Comment – none II. Library Board member Recommendation Review Applicant/Make Recommendation Motion by Marilyn to recommend Monique Darton be appointed as a member of the Library Board, seconded by Paula, all ayes. Motion Carried. III. Minutes A. Special Library Board Meeting August 8, 2025 Motion by Paula to approve the above minutes as presented, seconded by Kerrey, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Regular Library Board Meeting July 23, 2025 Motion by Paula 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 7/19/25 and 8/2/25. Motion by Paula to approve signing director’s timesheets as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Approve Bills Barb With – housing contract 2,250.00 Motion by Paula to approve paying the above contract, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. Wal-Mart $ 133.89 MEI 525.40 Motion by Kerrey to approve paying vouchers as submitted, seconded by Mike, all ayes. Motion Carried. V. Directors Report Page 2 of 2 • Summer Rec ends Friday. The attendance was lower than past years due to older kids aging out of the program. We had an incredible staff this year. Lauren will have a full report at next month’s meeting. • The Pace Woods grant application is due 9/1. • Seri will retire the end of the month and Micaela will become full-time effective 9/1/25. VI. Ongoing Projects A. Strategic Plan 1. Check in on initial steps o Issue RFP for ADA side door - Lauren o Develop guidelines for FriendsCircle – Lauren & Kerrey o Develop organizational chart and budget to accommodate Rec Director hire – Peggy & Kerrey o Develop program participant evaluation form – Peggy & Kerrey o Develop plan for skate park renovation o Community Center; review and gather data – Marilyn, Paula and Mary Mike and Monique can help wherever needed VII. Future Agenda Items – budget, head librarian, ADA door RFP , strategic plan, art purchase award Adjourn: Motion by Paula to adjourn, seconded by Mary, all ayes. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:43pm Minutes taken from recording and submitted by Dorgene Goetsch, Clerical Assistant. Minutes approved as presented 9/16/25. D. Goetsch, Clerical Assistant.