Library Board Meeting — Agenda

Town Of Rome Lester Public Library of Rome Lester Library Board Meeting 1157 Rome Center Dr. Nekoosa, WI 54457 October Library Board Agenda Friday, October 9th, 2026 8:30am in Library Community Room 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Certify Postings 4. Approve the Agenda 5. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Library Board welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Library Board, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Board cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Board may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future board agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. The board will also take comment from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the board begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue. 6. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes from the September 11th, 2026 library board meeting b. Director’s Report c. Financial Report 7. Correspondence a. Friends of Library Report b. Town of Rome Report c. Director meetings/activities 8. Approval of Library Bills 9. Review, discussion, and possible action on Inclement Weather & Emergency Closure Policy 10. The Board may go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. Section 19.85(1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. a. Staff evaluations b. Staff salaries 11. Resume to Open Session – The Board reserves the right to come out of closed session and go into open session authorized by Wis. Stat. Section 19.85 (2) to possibly take action from the closed session and continue with the agenda. 12. Discussion and possible action on 2027 library budget 13. Next Meeting - Items for Agenda 14. Adjourn Notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Wisconsin. The Library Board may take action on any item on the agenda. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the Library Board of Trustees. Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Nicole Menzel, Library Director, at 1157 Rome Center Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457, ph. 715-325-8990.