JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 8, 2017
PRESENT: Adams, Brown-Kurtz, Griffith, Schrader, Skretta, Stelse, Zinn, Library Director Lehner
EXCUSED: None
GUESTS: Bob & Ellen Dewolff
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC/CORRESPONDENCE: None
Minutes from January 11, 2017 were approved (Schrader, Griffith, Unanimous)
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
PERSONNEL/STAFFING: Library Director Lehner’s evaluation has been completed and will be
finished this month
BUDGET/FINANCE: None
POLICY/PROCEDURES: None
BUILDING & GROUNDS: There is a need to form a committee. Further discussion to follow.
FOUNDATION BUSINESS: None
AUDIT BILLS:
Skretta reviewed the bills from December 2016 & January 2017 and asked for approval:
December 2016:
Salary:
Fringes:
Expenses:
Total:
$12,033.52
0,000.00
623.36
$12,656.88
(Skretta, Stelse, Unanimous by roll-call)
January 2017:
Salary:
Fringes:
Expenses:
Total:
$12,484.32
3,817.33
$21,733.98
$38,035.63
(Skretta, Stelse, Unanimous by roll-call)
STATISTICS: Review of Expenditures and Revenue: Yay!! We have an almost 10% increase over last
year! The children’s department is strong as well as programs. Expenses look good with a note that a
contractual fee was made to Cafe & Bridges.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Lots of meetings in January: Harry Potter, setting up the work for the tech
area project, and jury duty, for which Leann served two days on a trial. A funny story from jury duty
was that two paintings loaned out to the courthouse were found hanging on their walls. After inquiry
and a little persuasion, they have been returned.
Leann participated in several excellent one hour webinars. One was implementing core competencies
for staff; very useful information!
A community survey was given that did not include the library as a choice under the question, “what do
residents appreciate most about Jefferson”, which Library Director Lehner brought attention to. Much
discussion followed with overall disappointment from the board.
BUSINESS & DISCUSSION: At this time we as a library board are actively forming a building and
grounds committee to improve and expand the library facility, uptown and up-to-date (Brown-Kurtz,
Sretta, unanimous). Needs to be discussed; square footage is inadequate, many ADA issues, building
energy and lighting efficiency could be improved, flexibility/functionality of the space we currently
have is not there. The Friends of the Library organization will be fundraising for a project. They want
to be able to state the purpose for their efforts. We know that other facilities enjoy a “renaissance” if
you will when there is a remodel, addition or new construction completed. According to the city
comprehensive plan, the library was to be under consideration for a facility needs study in 2008-2009.
the library wants to be part of the downtown revitalization. A Mixed use plan is a beneficial and
popular concept with one (Platteville), and possibly another (Whitewater), libraries in WI utilizing this
concept.
NEW BUSINESS: A requirement by State of Wisconsin, a report of yearly activity and compliance.
This took 80% less time because of Bridges affiliation and support. A motion to approve the 2016
Annual Report as prepared (Schrader, Brown-Kurtz, unanimous)
- Harry Potter Festival: Very excited for the upcoming festival to be held in Jefferson. The library is
excited to portray the Hogwarts Library. Much information to come!
NEXT MEETING DATE: March 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:25 p.m. (Stelse, Schrader, unanimous)