HPL Board Minutes 03-12-2026

Minutes of the Hartland Public Library Board of Trustees Regular meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026 Submitted by Emily Doty Attendance • Present: Lisa Kwiat, Robyn Ludtke, Lisa Feldner, Amy Reichert, Elise Miller, Linda Hallquist, Andrew Kristensen, and Emily Doty • Absent: Lee Bromberger and Tom Truttschel I. Call to Order a. Call to Order was made at 5:03 pm by Amy Reichert. 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 February Meeting a. A motion to approve the Library Board Minutes of the February Meeting was made by Robyn Ludtke and seconded by Lisa Kwait. The motion carried unanimously. IV. Financial Affairs a. Consideration of the February Bills i. A motion to approve the February 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: Terminix contract, HOA offered to pay for lights of Ice Age Trail Room to be segregated, and book sale profits. b. Hartland Public Library’s 2025 Annual Report i. Director Kristensen highlighted: Page 8 with the FTE. ii. Robyn Ludtke noted her email was incorrect on line 8 on page 4. iii. Amy Reichert noted her email was incorrect on line 6 on page 4. VI. Old Business a. Discussion of Hartland History Collection i. Library Board Trustees discussed the Hartland History Collection. Lisa Kwait has digital and physical brochures and books regarding walking tours of Hartland. She also talked about making a digital walking tour on Google Maps, and she is willing to design it. Robyn Ludtke is willing to help. Amy Reichert reminded the board that there needs to be a contingency plan or a third party to take over, if Library is to start something like this. The Library Board Trustees have decided to table this discussion until next month. Director Kristensen will talk with Bridget and Jill Gehl about the next steps. b. Discussion of Proposed 2027 – 2031 Waukesha County Library Standards Unsuccessful First Endorsement Attempt i. Director Kristensen updated the Library Board Trustees about the Proposed 2027 – 2031 Waukesha County Library Standards Unsuccessful First Endorsement Attempt. VII. New Business a. Discussion of Confidentiality of Library Records and Law Visits Policy i. Library Board Trustees discussed the Confidentiality of Library Records and Law Visits Policy. ii. Amy Reichert asked about judicial warrants and supervision and whether it is stated in the policy on the top of page 2. b. Discussion and Consideration of Extended Hours in May & June for Student Study Time. i. Library Board Trustees discussed the Extended Hours in May & June for Student Study Time. ii. A motion to approve the Extended Hours in May & June for Student Study Time was made by Elise Miller and seconded by Lisa Kwiat. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. Announcements a. Director Kristensen states that Brittney Larson (Bridges Library System Director) has sent a template for those who want to be reappointed to the Library Board. IX. Adjournment a. A motion to adjourn was made at 6:22 pm by Robyn Ludtke and seconded by Elise Miller. The motion carried unanimously. Next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm