Meeting Minutes

Page 1 of 2 REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:00 PM Meeting Zoom Minutes Members present: Peggy Ross; vice-chair, Mary Whittaker, Paula Wurst, Marilyn Hartig Members absent: Mike Peterson and Kerrey Andreas Staff present: Lauren Schuppe, Library Director The Madeline Island Library Board meeting was called to order by Peggy. I. Public Comment - none II. Minutes A. Special Library Board Meeting June 5, 2025 Motion by Paula to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mary, all ayes. Motion Carried. III. Financials A. Sign Directors Timesheet Timesheets submitted for week ending 6/7/25. Motion by Mary to approve signing director’s timesheets as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Approve Bills Elan Financial $921.38 Norvado 198.57 New York Times 112.00 Town of La Pointe 125.00 Motion by Paula to approve paying bills as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. IV. Directors Report • Today was the first day of summer rec, it went a well. V. Ongoing Projects A. FriendCircle Update: Pollinator Garden, Social Media Lauren noted that FriendCircle members have been very busy working outside. They planted a pollinator garden window box with labels identifying the various plants. Helen asked about having a FriendCircle social media presence. Lauren will work with them to set up their own page and link to the library and Madeline Island Community facebook page. Peggy suggested they put something in the chamber newsletter. B. Strategic Plan: July 22 & 23 Kelli will be at the regular library board meeting in July in preparation for these sessions. Page 2 of 2 C. Madeline Island Skate Park Project Lauren met with employees from SPARK (Ashland after school program with indoor skate park) about updating the skate park. Lauren’s plan is to use the $5,000 grant to start a fundraising campaign to save funds for pouring a concrete slab (the first step in renovating the park) and skate field trips to SPARK’s park. Discussion on fundraising ideas including partnering with SPARK to have skaters in the July 4th parade and designing merchandise to sell. Lauren noted that we have not received any applications to fill Keith’s open seat on the Library Board. VI. Future Agenda Items – strategic planning, skate park update, board member recommendation Adjourn: Motion by Marilyn to adjourn, seconded by Mary, all ayes. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:30pm Minutes taken from recording and submitted by Dorgene Goetsch, Clerical Assistant. Minutes approved as presented 6/24/25. D. Goetsch, Clerical Assistant