Meeting Minutes

Page 1 of 2 REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Tuesday May 20, 2025 5:00 PM Meeting Zoom Minutes Members present: Keith Ryskoski; Chair, Peggy Ross, Mary Whittaker, Paula Wurst, Marilyn Hartig and Kerrey Andreas Members absent: Mike Peterson Staff present: Lauren Schuppe, Library Director The Madeline Island Library Board meeting was called to order by Keith. I. Public Comment - none II. Minutes A. Regular Library Board Meeting April 22, 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 4/26/25 & 5/10/25. Motion by Peggy to approve signing director’s timesheets as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Approve Bills Elan Financial $674.51 Norvado 199.25 C.A. Nelson & Son Dock 355.00 Town of La Pointe 25.00 Motion by Paula to approve paying bills as presented, seconded by Peggy, all ayes. Motion Carried. IV. Directors Report • The Library received a $5,000 grant from the Apostle Island Area Community Fund for skate park renovations. • Summer Rec will be scheduled 4 days per week (Tues. – Fri.). Lauren has set up online registration and payments via Weebly. • The front porch has been pressure washed and stained. V. Personnel Lauren gave an overview of the 2 new candidates. Page 2 of 2 A. Hire Sam Cablik as Summer Rec Assistant II Motion by Mary to hire Sam Cablik as Summer Rec Assistant II at $16/hour from 5/21/25 – 9/1/25 not to exceed 500 hrs., seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried B. Hire Beverly Martinez as Summer Rec Assistant III Motion by Paula to hire Beverly Martinez as Summer Rec Assistant III at $18/hour from 5/21/25 – 9/1/25 not to exceed 500 hrs., seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. C. Except Seri’s Letter of Retirement Seri submitted a letter of retirement effective 9/2/25. She will work 1 day/week through the summer and fill in when needed until then. Motion by Kerrey to accept Seri’s letter of retirement with appreciation and gratitude for all she’s done, seconded by Peggy, all ayes. Motion Carried. D. Discuss Micaela Montagne’s increase in hours and position benefits. Micaela will work into full-time over the course of the summer. She has asked for family insurance benefits as part of her full-time status from September on. Lauren will find out the cost and we will have to ask the Town Board if they will cover for this year. This will be on a future agenda. VI. Ongoing Projects A. FriendCircle Update No meeting information to report. Helen has been working on spreading woodchips in the wooded area paths. B. Strategic Plan: July 22 & 23 Strategic plan sessions will be schedule 7/22 & 7/23/25. Kelli will attend a regular Library Board meeting prior to this in order to prepare for the sessions. C. Sound Garden James Everest is here this week setting up an app and signs so people can enjoy the Library Woods Sound Garden anytime. VII. Future Agenda Items – Lauren is anticipating a special meeting via Zoom next week to approve a lease with Barb With for summer rec housing and summer rec contracts. Keith announced that he will not be seeking re-appointment to the Library Board when his term ends 6/30/25. Thanks, Keith, for all you’ve done for our Library Board. Adjourn: Motion by Kerrey to adjourn, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. Minutes taken from recording and submitted by Dorgene Goetsch, Clerical Assistant. Minutes approved as presented 6/5/25. D. Goetsch, Clerical Assistant