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Approved Minutes Monona Public Library Board Library Board Room June 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m. I. Roll Call Library Board Trustees Present: Joseph Swinea, Secretary; Roselyn Ebel, President; Christina Jones, Vice President; Doug Wood, City Alder; Margaret Clark, Community Representative; Library Staff Present: Director Ryan Claringbole Library Board Trustees Absent: Wilhelmina Fessenbecker, Community Representative; Dan Hilgartner, School Board Representative; II. Call to Order A. President Ebel called the meeting to order at 7:00 III. Approval of Minutes A. Secretary Swinea moved to approve minutes B. Alder Wood seconded the motion C. Motion passed unanimously IV. Appearances A. None V. Consent Agenda A. Review of and Approval of Bill Payments, Financial Report, and Activity Report B. President Ebel moved to approve C. Vice President Jones seconded the motion D. Motion passed unanimously VI. Library Director’s Report A. There has been a leak in the ceiling 1. It has caused staining on ceiling tiles 2. The source has been found, and a temporary solution has been put in place, but the problem needs a permanent fix. B. The HVAC project is moving forward with a schedule of September through December 1. The lower-level entrance, elevator, and Friends bookstore will still be open during the project 2. Meeting rooms will be inaccessible during this time 1/3 C. The new electronic locks are being installed currently. 1. There is no set date for the completion 2. Director Claringbole will be trained on the new software D. There is a new proposal for the strategic plan E. The library will have an advertisement on a billboard overlooking Hwy 12/18 1. The advertisement will promote our Concert in the Park F. Director Claringbole is still collecting data on weekend visits to the library. G. The new ILS system H. Director Claringbole is getting quotes on the fish tank. 1. The fish tank would be 8’-9’ 2. There has been positive feedback from the public I. The library is looking into returning to Google Business Suite for internal communication VII. Board Discussion Topics A. Strategic Plan B. Summer Reading Program 1. We are already ahead of last year’s sign ups at this point C. Facilities/HVAC D. Capital Budget E. Book, TV, and Movie Recommendations VIII. Action Items A. None IX. Representative Clarke moves that we go into closed session A. Alder Wood seconded B. Motion passed unanimously X. Enter Closed Session Under Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c) Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation of Any Public Employee Over Which the Government Body has Jurisdiction or Exercises Responsibility XI. Representative Clarke moves to come out of closed session A. Alder Wood seconded B. Motion passed unanimously XII. Announcements A. Next Board Meeting: July 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. XIII. Adjournment A. Alder Wood moved to adjourn at B. Representative Clark seconded the motion 2/3 C. Unanimously approved D. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 Minutes recorded by Joseph Swinea, Secretary Minutes approved on July 21, 2026 3/3