HPL Board Minutes 05-14-2026

Minutes of the Hartland Public Library Board of Trustees Regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 Submitted by Emily Doty Attendance • Present: Lisa Kwiat, Amy Reichert, Elise Miller, Linda Hallquist, Robyn Ludtke, Lee Bromberger, Andrew Kristensen, and Emily Doty • Absent: Tom Truttschel and Tina Vogelmann I. Call to Order a. Call to Order was made at 5:08 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 April Meeting a. A motion to approve the Library Board Minutes of the April Meeting with correction of changing Elise’s name from Elisa to Elise in section 4.1 was made by Robyn Ludtke and seconded by Lisa Kwiat. The motion carried unanimously. Robyn Ludtke abstained. IV. Financial Affairs a. Consideration of the April Bills i. Director Kristensen updated the board about the Bridges Library System 2026 Bills. ii. A motion to approve the April Bills was made by Linda Hallquist and seconded by Robyn Ludtke. The motion carried unanimously. iii. A motion to approve the Bridges Library System 2026 Bills was made by Linda Hallquist and seconded by Robyn Ludtke. The motion 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: Lauren Dahl’s new role, summer clerk help, cameras around outside of the building, Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party, Waukesha County Library standards, Bridget got married, RFP interviews for new CAFE app, and Board Appointments. VI. Old Business a. There was no old business to discuss. b. Linda Hallquist requests to have School Visits on June 2026 Agenda. c. Lisa Kwiat requests to have a picture of all Board Members next time all are in attendance. VII. New Business i. Discussion and Consideration of Library Board Officer Elections 1. President - Lee Bromberger a. Amy Reichter nominated Lee Bromberger as President, and it was seconded by Linda Hallquist. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Vice President - Amy Reichert a. Lee Bromberger nominated Amy Reichter as Vice President, and it was seconded by Robyn Ludtke. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Secretary - Elise Miller and will use AI to take minutes a. Lee Bromberger nominated Elise Miller as Secretary, and it was seconded by Robyn Ludtke. The motion carried unanimously. b. Discussion of Social Media Policy i. Library Board Trustees discussed the Social Media Policy. VIII. Announcements a. Linda Hallquist announced that the Bark River Bash raised $5,700. b. Director Kristensen updated the Board about the Pumpkin Party in the Park Committee. IX. Adjournment a. A motion to adjourn was made at 5:56 pm by Amy Reichert and seconded by Lisa Kwiat. The motion carried unanimously. Next regular meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm