HPL Board Minutes 06-11-2026

Minutes of the Hartland Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 Submitted by Elise Miller Attendance ● Present: Lisa Kwiat, Robyn Ludtke, Amy Reichert, Elise Miller, Linda Hallquist, Lee Bromberger, Tom Truttschel, Andy Kristensen, and Emily Doty ● Absent: Tina Vogelmann I. Call to Order a. Call to Order was made at 5:06 pm by Lee Bromberger. II. Public Comment: Please be advised that the audio of this meeting will be recorded and available online through the library’s website. a. There were no public comments. III. Consideration of Library Board Minutes of the March Meeting a. A motion to approve the Library Board Minutes of the May Meeting was made by Robyn Ludtke and seconded by Lisa Kwait. The motion was carried unanimously. IV. Financial Affairs a. Consideration of the May Bills i. A motion to approve the May bills was made by Tom Truttschel and seconded by Linda Hallquist. The motion was carried unanimously. b. Status of the Budget i. Director Kristensen updated the board about the status of the budget. V. Director’s Report a. Statistics i. Director Kristensen discussed the most recent monthly stats. b. Staff Updates, Buildings and Grounds, & Miscellaneous i. Director Kristensen highlighted several upcoming events and programs, including the 2026 Summer Reading Program and its kickoff event on Saturday, June 13. VI. Old Business a. Discussion and Consideration of Social Media Policy i. Edits were suggested and will be revised for next meeting VII. New Business a. Discussion and Consideration of Waukesha County Minimum to Exempt Standards Certification i. A motion to approve Waukesha County Minimum to Exempt Standards Certification was made by Linda Hallquist and seconded by Elise Miller. The motion carried. Robyn Ludtke opposed. b. Discussion and Consideration of Library of Things Policy i. A motion to approve the amended Library of Things Policy was made by Linda Hallquist and seconded by Lisa Kiwat. The motion was carried unanimously. c. Discussion and Consideration of Code of Conduct Policy i. A motion to approve the amended Code of Conduct Policy was made by Linda Hallquist and seconded by Robyn Ludtke. The motion was carried unanimously. ii. Note: Code of conduct policy to be posted at the front entrance. d. Discussion of Hartland North’s Library Visit Program Discussion and Consideration i. The library board of trustees discussed roadblocks in expanding outreach to Hartland Schools. Options were presented to be more inclusive to all Hartland Area Schools. ii. Communication is going to be shared with current schools and the current program is going to be revamped. Plans will be shared later in 2026. VIII. Announcements a. Library merch for sale and update designs are coming. b. Hartland Chamber of Commerce Summer Market Series is this Sunday from 11-3. c. Tour of America’s Dairyland Bike race on Wednesday, June 24th. d. The Hometown celebration parade is at 11:30 am. e. In August it is requested to take a group photo of all trustees and applicable library staff at the meeting. IX. Adjournment a. A motion to adjourn was made at 6:37 pm by Linda Hallquist and seconded by Lisa Kwait the motion carried unanimously. Next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm