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MINUTES OF THE JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Vice President Rosemary Smanz called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM. Trustees present were Brittany Binder, Jean Haan, Jenifer Hirschfeld, Rosemary Smanz, Wendy Jo Smedema, and Dodgeland School representative Christina Rollins. Library Director Connie Schuett and Council liaison James Ronge were also in attendance. Excused: Eileen Gratton Public Comment: none Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by J Hirschfeld and seconded by J Haan. Motion carried. Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2026, meeting was made by B Binder and seconded by J Haan. Motion carried. Financial Reports: -There were no board bills from Jan 11-Feb. 10, 2026 to approve -The Jan. 31, 2026, and the 2025 Annual treasurers’ reports were shared -City’s 2026 year-to-date budget report not available Director’s Report: -2025 statistical infographic summary was shared -Feb/March programming calendar available; highlighted services and programs; Friends of the Library Appreciation Day will be March 24 -Snow removal has pushed grounds maintenance over budget. -MFA authentication in place for all staff as required by Monarch IT -Attended “Wild Wisconsin Webinars” Jan. 21-22 with sessions focused on community partnerships, collection promotion, weeding, and simple programming ideas. Unfinished Business: -Discussed surplus from 2025 budget; submitted memo requesting carryover of unspent budget to City Finance. Schuett plans to attend the March Finance meeting to answer questions. A motion was made by J Haan and seconded by Wj Smedema to designate the budget surplus/carryover for building maintenance needs, the following manner: blinds for the meeting room, weatherstripping and repair of lobby entry doors, and toilet paper dispensers. Motion carried. New Business: -Reviewed the 2025 Annual Report for submission to DPI. A motion was made by J Haan and seconded by B. Binder to approve the 2025 Annual Report as presented for submission to the DPI. Motion carried. -Discussed the bids for the purchase and installation of meeting room shades. -Discussed the Forest Whales educational program for a summer presenter on July 9, 2026. It includes a 56-foot inflatable whale, real whale bones and replicas. A motion was made by Wj Smedema and seconded by J Haan to approve Forest Whales educational program for the cost of $2000. Motion carried. Schuett will pursue sponsorships to defray cost. Board Planning: -The Juneau Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wed., March 11, 2026, at 5 pm. A motion to adjourn at 5:44 pm was made by J Haan and seconded by J Hirschfeld. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Wendy Jo Smedema/Secretary