Agenda

Page 1 of 3 REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Tuesday February 18, 2025 5:00 PM Meeting Zoom Minutes Members present: Keith Ryskoski (President), 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 January 21, 2025 Motion by Paula to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Kerrey, all ayes. Motion Carried. III. Financials A. Sign Directors Timesheet Timesheets submitted for week ending 2/1/25. Motion by Mary to approve signing director’s timesheets as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Approve Bills Wal-mart $ 7.55 Elan Financial 1,191.11 Norvado 187.38 Island Air 260.00 NWLS 5,996.15 Rivistas 1,588.87 Motion by Paula to approve paying bills as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. C. Approve March 3rd application to Duluth Superior Community Area Foundation for Skate Park Renovation Lauren has been talking with Dillon from SPARK (Ashland teen center) about doing renovations to the skate park. Some initial ideas are resurfacing the ground, revamping the ramps to concrete and a shelter to extend the season. She is looking to apply for the Grutzner and Michael funds. Motion by Mary to approve the application to the DSCAF for skate park renovations, seconded by Paula, all ayes. Motion Carried. Page 2 of 3 D. Review and approve annual report for 2024 Lauren noted there was an increase in programming and attendance due to the regular open MakerSpace hours. Also, they flagged a 4% increase in operating costs which were due to the 4% COLA wage increase in 2024. Motion by Peggy to approve the 2024 Annual Report for the Madeline Island Library, seconded by Kerrey, all ayes. Motion Carried. Keith asked about the summer hours reporting, Lauren stated that because we do not do season hours, it all shows as winter hours. E. Approve purchase order for MacBook Pro from Zones This is for a new computer purchased in 2016 when Lauren started. Lauren will check to see if there is any trade in value. Motion by Paula to approve the purchase order for a MacBook Pro from Zones, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. IV. Ongoing Projects A. FriendsCircle – no report B. Strategic Plan: Discuss meeting time and dates Kelli from UW Extension will facilitate. Laure has sent her many documents to familiarize her with our history. She would like to concentrate 4 3- hr. sessions. Early May or Late June are the preferred dates. Lauren will send a poll to members to pick the dates. C. Discuss School District of Bayfield Referendum on the April 1st Ballot Lauren shared information about the upcoming school referendum. V. Personnel A. Hire Jill Eoloff for Winter Rec Director Lauren noted that Jill currently works for the after school program and is well qualified. Motion by Kerrey to hire Jill Eoloff at $20/hr. not to exceed 10 hrs. per week from 2/18/25 – 6/1/25, seconded by Paula, all ayes. Motion Carried VI. Directors Report VII. Future Agenda Items Art purchase applicants, scholarship applicants, referendum Page 3 of 3 Adjourn: Motion by Paula to adjourn, seconded by Mary, all ayes. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm Minutes taken from recording and submitted by Dorgene Goetsch, Clerical Assistant. Minutes approves as presented 3/20/25. D. Goetsch, Clerical Assistant