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MINUTES OF THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Eileen Gratton called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM. Trustees present were Brittany Binder, Eileen Gratton, Jean Haan, Jenifer Hirschfeld, Wj Smedema, and Library Director Connie Schuett. Dodgeland School representative Christina Rollins was also in attendance. Absent: Rosemary Smanz and Council liaison James Ronge 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 February 11, 2026, meeting was made by J Haan and seconded by B Binder. Motion carried. Financial Reports: -A motion to approve payment of bills from Jan.1 - March 5, 2026 was made by E Gratton and seconded by B Binder. Motion carried. -The treasurers’ report for February 28, 2026 was shared -City’s 2026 year-to-date budget report was shared Director’s Report: -Shared circulation and monthly statistics -Shared services and programs including “Feed the Birds” program, Lego Lab, “Blind Date”, and “6-7” display -J & H did preventative maintenance on boiler; prepped for AC use -Entry doors adjusted to close vertical gap; tension needs to be adjusted -Ordered toilet paper dispensers -Shared that the library parking lot needs resurfacing/repair and is looking into cost -Met virtually with Baker Tilly representative Amanda Blomberg and City Treasurer Meagan Buchda to discuss carryover of funds and if making the library a special revenue account is an option. Will seek Finance and Council resolution to properly acknowledge the carryover of the budget surplus. The special revenue account will be reviewed and discussed again next year. -Will be attending a director’s workshop next week; paid for by grant through DPI -Preparing sponsorship letter for summer program funds Unfinished Business: -A motion was made by Wj Smedema and seconded by J Haan to approve the purchase and installation of meeting room shades through Keck Furniture for the amount of $3727.00. Motion carried. New Business: -A motion was made by Wj Smedema and seconded by J Haan to place county reimbursement funds received in 2026 (based on 2024 services) into a 9 month CD (3.45%) at Landmark Credit Union. Motion carried. -New page submitted resignation effective February 28, 2026. Offered position to another candidate from initial interviews. Waiting for paperwork to be completed at City Hall. Should start at end of month Board Planning: The Juneau Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wed., April 8, 2026, at 5 pm. A motion to adjourn at 5:36 pm was made by J Hirschfeld and seconded by E Gratton. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Wendy Jo Smedema/Secretary