HPL Board Minutes 02-12-2026

Minutes of the Hartland Public Library Board of Trustees Regular meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 Submitted by Emily Doty Attendance • Present: Lee Bromberger, Lisa Kwiat, Robyn Ludtke, Lisa Feldner, Amy Reichert, Elise Miller, Tom Truttschel, Andrew Kristensen, and Emily Doty • Absent: Linda Hallquist I. Call to Order a. Call to Order was made at 5:07 pm by President 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 January Meeting a. A motion to approve the Library Board Minutes of the January Meeting was made by Tom Truttschel and seconded by Robyn Ludtke. The motion carried unanimously. IV. Financial Affairs a. Consideration of the January Bills i. A motion to approve the January bills was made by Amy Reichert and seconded by Lisa Kwiat. 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: Emily is back from maternity leave, Ali was hired to replace Genavieve after they put in their two weeks' notice, Terminix price increased and he is trying to cancel the contract, DPW installed a new TV in the Ice Age Room, Extended Study Hours results (very positive), Winter Reading and Summer Reading Program Updates, Director Kristensen on RFP Team for Bridges System App and two committees for local Chamber of Commerce. VI. Old Business a. Discussion and Consideration of Budget Policy i. Library Board Trustees discussed the proposed changes made to the Budget Policy. ii. A motion to approve the Budget Policy was made by Elise Miller and seconded by Amy Reichert. The motion carried unanimously. b. Discussion of Hartland History Collection i. Library Board Trustees discussed the Hartland History Collection and how the Library can reclaim that space without losing access to the collection. Ryan Bailey is very open to the idea of the Collection being moved. Right now, there isn’t room in the plans for the new Village Hall building, but if the Warren House (located by the Citgo) ever becomes available for purchase, the Village Board would explore purchasing it and converting it into a working museum. ii. Library will continue to house the Hartland History Collection. Bridget and volunteer Jill Gehl will continue to go through the Collection to organize and archive content. VII. New Business a. Discussion & Consideration of Bridges 2026 Annual Addendum i. Library Board Trustees discussed Authorization for Library Board President Bromberger and Director Kristensen to Sign and Submit the State Annual Report and Statement of System Effectiveness. ii. A motion to approve the Approve Authorization for Library Board President Bromberger and Director Kristensen to Sign and Submit the State Annual Report and Statement of System Effectiveness was made by Amy Reichert and seconded by Elise Miller. The motion carried unanimously. b. Discussion & Consideration of Proposed 2027 - 2031 Waukesha Country Library Standards Endorsement i. Library Board Trustees discussed the Proposed 2027 - 2031 Waukesha Country Library Standards Endorsement. ii. Director Kristensen explained some of the standards and shared his opinion about the standards. iii. A motion to reject the Proposed 2027 - 2031 Waukesha Country Library Standards Endorsement was made by Tom Truttschel seconded by Amy Reichert. The motion carried unanimously. Reasons why will be included in the sheet that Director Kristensen is returning to System Director Brittany Larson. VIII. Announcements a. Library board joyfully welcomed Emily back. IX. Adjournment a. A motion to adjourn was made at 6:26 pm by Tom Truttschel and seconded by Robyn Ludtke. The motion carried unanimously. Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm