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MINUTES OF THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Eileen Gratton called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM. Trustees present were Brittany Binder, Eileen Gratton, Jenifer Hirschfeld, Wj Smedema, and Dodgeland School representative Christina Rollins. Mayor Jane Fude and Library Director Connie Schuett were also in attendance. Absent: Rosemary Smanz and Jean Haan Public Comment: none Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by J Hirschfeld and seconded by E Gratton. Motion carried. Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2026, meeting was made by E Gratton and seconded by B Binder. Motion carried. Financial Reports: -A motion to approve payment of bills from March 6-May 8, 2026, and the bills submitted on May 13, 2026, was made by B Binder and seconded by Wj Smedema. Motion carried. -The treasurers’ report for April 30, 2026 was shared -City’s 2026 year-to-date budget report was shared -JPL has not received a Hicks grant for this year as of this time; past year amounts were $5000. Director’s Report: -Shared circulation and monthly statistics; steady -Attended director’s workshop and gained insight on legalities around public records, retention and streamlining policies -Concerns were expressed to staff about the amount of dandelions in library lawn; looking at options -Blinds were installed in the meeting room -Received an unexpected invoice for RFID costs from System and currently looking into what the arrangement was from 2022. -Received a few responses for sponsorships of the summer reading program. Received several incentives and prize donations from local businesses. -Friends of the JPL have a fundraiser on Tues., May 19 at Benvenutos in Beaver Dam; fundraiser at Glen’s was successful -Bike Safety Program on May 19 with Juneau PD New Business: -Need to hire a janitor; current resigned effective May 15 -New page hired and started April 20. Other page moving onto a different job effective May 28. Previous page is looking to return for the summer and will be contacted -A revised ”Adventure Pass” policy was shared and reviewed. A motion was made by Wj Smedema and seconded by B Binder to approve the revised “Adventure Pass” policy. Motion carried. -Shared the strategic planning initiative by WILS; it is a small library strategic planning cohort. Can apply for a grant to cover the cost and will need a volunteer to participate. A motion was made by J Hirschfeld and seconded by E Gratton to approve the participation in the small library strategic planning cohort for $2940 and to pursue a grant from the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation to cover the costs. Motion carried. -Discussed changing the meeting date and time due to the new liaison from City Council cannot make Wednesday meetings. Tabled until next meeting. -Board Trustees E Gratton and J Hirschfeld are up for renewals. Both members stated they were interested in staying on the Library Board. Board Planning: The Juneau Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wed., June 10, 2026, at 5 pm. A motion to adjourn at 5:42 pm was made by Wj Smedema and seconded by J Hirschfeld. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Wendy Jo Smedema/Secretary