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SUPERIOR PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE March 11, 2026 A meeting of the Library Board Finance & Personnel Committee was convened on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:38 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, Wisconsin. Board Members Present: Jim Purvis, Sue Hendrickson, Mary Johnson-Garay, and Ellen Kreidler Members Absent: Acacia Nikoi, Julie Tersteeg and Nick Ledin Also Present: Sue Heskin, Library Director 1. CALL TO ORDER – Chair, Jim Purvis called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – December 10, 2025. Motion to approve made by Sue Hendrickson; Seconded by Mary Johnson-Garay. Motion passed unanimously 3. UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTIONS - a. Manager of Programming and Partnerships b. Manager of Public Services c. Manager of Youth and Family Resources Director Heskin outlined the job descriptions and explained that there were no substantial changes to duties; the formatting has been updated to be consistent with all City job descriptions. Motion made by Ellen Kreidler to recommend approval to the Board of all three updated job descriptions; seconded by Mary Johnson-Garay. Motion passed unanimously. 4. REPORT – 2025 CARRYOVER AND RESERVE AMOUNT - Director Heskin provided an informational handout illustrating cash flow projections through 2030. No action taken. It was discussed that future capital improvement program requests be considered separately from other City capital projects as library projects are a loan and paid back over time. Also discussed that the north parking lot improvement is on hold right now. The Public Works Director will be retiring and a discussion will be had with the next director. The current proposal is a mill and overlay. 5. 2025 COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS - Director Heskin presented several spreadsheets showing the breakdown and formula for how county reimbursements are calculated. This included historical calculations from 2016-present. The request to Douglas County will be substantially greater in 2026 due to the inclusion of capital costs in the calculation. No action was taken. 6. ADJOURNMENT at 6:15 pm– Next meeting June 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm Submitted by Ellen Kreidler