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Library Board

Library Board Meetings

The G.E. Bleskacek Family Memorial Library Board of Trustees of Bloomer is a citizen volunteer board of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor of Bloomer. The Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm at the library.

Responsibilities of the board are to advocate for the library in the community, to create policies & guidelines, to determine the budget, and to plan for the future of the library.

Board meetings are open to the public and a short public comment period is available at each meeting for any citizens who have any concerns or comments they would like to share.

Library Board Members

  • Kim Summerfield-President
  • Kellie Anderson-Vice President
  • Lynda Fechter-Treasurer
  • Nancy Paulson-Secretary
  • Erin Rothbauer-School Rep
  • Kevin Zwiefelhofer-City Rep
  • Jessica Reischel-Member

 

Library Board Resources

October 2022 Agenda
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Erin Rothbauer, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel
3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
4. Friends of the Library Report
5. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
6. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
7. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
8. Library Director Report
9. Subjects for Consideration
a. Action Item: 2023 Closed dates
b. Discussion Item: Amazon Business Credit Line alternate
c. Action Item: Kajeet Hotspots amended hotspot policy
10. Board Member Comments
11. Action Item: Adjournment

September 2022 Minutes
Library Board Meeting September 7, 2022 Minutes

1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Lynda Fechter, Erin Rothbauer, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Nancy Paulson, Jessica Reischel, Meagan Bennett (Interim Director). Also Present: Florence Labeau, Barb Blomer.
3. Public Comment: None

4. Friends of the Library Report: Barb Blomer, president of Friends of the Library, presented an update of activities and sales. The group will be donating $2500 this year to the library. She inquired about use of library grounds for library volunteers to sell their items during the downtown Bloomer Craft Show.

Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve Friends of the Library volunteers using library property on October 8, 2022, for vendor sales. Motion carried.

5. Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Erin Rothbauer to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

6. Treasurer’s Report:
Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $6,837.78
Current Balance in the Money Market Account $24,544.36

Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kim Summerfield to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

7. Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Jessica Reischel to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.

8. Library Director’s Report: See report.

9. Subjects for Consideration:

a. Approve 2023 Library Budget-Motion by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve the budget which includes the health insurance with the spouse plan. Motion carried.
b. Discussion Item: New Director/Applicant Letters/Anticipated Start Date-Stacey Brown signed the contract and it was submitted to Sandi Frion and the City Council. The anticipated start date for Stacey will be September 19.

10. Board Member Comments-Thanks to Meagan Bennett and Florence LaBeau for serving as interim directors.

11. Adjournment: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Nancy Paulson to adjourn the meeting at 6:20. Motion carried.

Submitted by Nancy Paulson, Secretary

September 2022 Agenda
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Erin Rothbauer, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel
3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
4. Friends of the Library Report
5. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
6. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
7. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
8. Library Director Report
9. Subjects for Consideration
a. Action Item: Approve 2023 Library Budget
b. Discussion Item: New Director – Applicant Letters / Anticipated Start Date
10. Board Member Comments
11. Action Item: Adjournment

August 2022 Minutes
G.E. Bleskacek Family Memorial Library
Library Board Meeting August 3, 2022 Minutes

1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Lynda Fechter, Erin Rothbauer, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Nancy Paulson, Jessica Reischel, Florence LaBeau (Interim Director)

3. Public Comment: None

4. Friends of the Library Report: The next pop-up sale will be August 4, 5, and 6. Board members may sign up to help if they are available.

5. Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

6. Treasurer’s Report:
Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $10,020.69
Current Balance in the Money Market Account $42,217.21

Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kim Summerfield to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

7. Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kellie Anderson to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.

8. Library Director’s Report: See report.

9. Subjects for Consideration:

a. Discussion Item-Review the Revised Library Director Job Interview Questions
b. Discussion Item: Review the Library Director Applicants. The committee will interview the four applicants that applied.
c. Possible Action Item: Update Director qualifications for job posting-Library work experience and expectations. It was decided that the current applicants would be interviewed first before any updates are made. No action needed.

10. Board Member Comments

11. Adjournment: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Erin Rothbauer to adjourn the meeting at 6:21. Motion carried.

Submitted by Nancy Paulson, Secretary

G.E. Bleskacek Family Memorial Library
Library Board Meeting August 29, 2022 Minutes

1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Lynda Fechter, Erin Rothbauer, Nancy Paulson, Meagan Bennett (Interim Director)
Absent: Jessica Reischel, Kevin Zwiefelhofer

3. Public Comment: None

4. Previous Meeting Minutes: No action taken at this time.

5. Subjects for Consideration:

a. Approve Library Director Recommendation from the Search Committee-Motion by Lynda Fechter and seconded by Nancy Paulson to approve the hiring of Stacey Brown to serve as Library Director. Motion carried.
b. Approve Library Director Contract- Motion made by Lynda Fechter and seconded by Erin Rothbauer to approve with changes discussed the Library Director Probationary Contract. Motion carried.

6. Board Member Comments: Thank you to those who served on the interview committee for all of their work.

7. Adjournment: Motion made by Nancy Paulson and seconded by Kim Summerfield to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 p.m. Motion carried.

Submitted by Nancy Paulson, Secretary

August 2022 Agenda
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Erin Rothbauer, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel
3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
4. Friends of the Library Report
5. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
6. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
7. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
8. Library Director Report
9. Subjects for Consideration
a. Discussion Item: Review the Revised Library Director Job Interview Questions
b. Discussion Item: Review the Library Director applicants
c. Possible Action Item: Update Director qualifications for job posting – Library work experience and expectations
d. Discussion Item: ADA Accessibility Audit overview results review

10. Board Member Comments
11. Action Item: Adjournment

Monday, August 29, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel, Erin Rothbauer
3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
4. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
5. Subjects for Consideration
a. Action Item: Approve Library Director Recommendation from the Search Committee
b. Action Item: Approve Library Director Contract
6. Board Member Comments
7. Action Item: Adjournment

July 2022 Minutes

G.E. Bleskacek Family Memorial Library

Library Board Meeting July 6, 2022 Minutes

Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Lynda Fechter, Erin Rothbauer, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau (Interim Director)

       Absent: Jessica Reischel

 Public Comment: None

 Friends of the Library Report: The pop-up book sale and the book cart sales did very well in June. The next pop-up sale will be August 4, 5, and 6. Board members may sign up to help if they are available.

 Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kellie Anderson to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

 Treasurer’s Report:

      Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $11,646.62

      Current Balance in the Money Market Account $41,956.80

 Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kim Summerfield to   accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

 Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.

 Library Director’s Report: See report.

 Subjects for Consideration:

 1. Discussion Item-Library Director Job Interview Questions: Members compiled a draft of interview questions. Florence will type them up before final acceptance.

 Board Member Comments: Welcome to Erin Rothbauer to the Library Board!

 Adjournment: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kim Summerfield to adjourn the meeting at 6:20. Motion carried.

 Submitted by Nancy Paulson, Secretary

July 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

Call to Order

Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel

Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes

Subjects for Consideration

    1. Action Item: Library Director Job Posting
    2. Action Item: Library Director Search Committee

Board Member Comments

Action Item: Adjournment

June 2022 Minutes

Library Board Meeting June 1, 2022 Minutes

 Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Jessica Reischel, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Nancy Paulson, Megan Taylor (Director)

        Absent: Denise Michaelsen, Lynda Fechter

 Public Comment: None

Friends of the Library Report: There will be another book sale June 16, 17, and 18. It will be an outside sale weather permitting.

 Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Nancy Paulson to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

      Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $11,637.57

      Current Balance in the Money Market Account $42,329.43

 

      Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kellie Anderson to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried. 

Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kim Summerfield to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.

Library Director’s Report: See report.

 Subjects for Consideration:

    Library Director Resignation: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kim Summerfield to approve the director’s resignation with a last day of June 30. Motion carried.

   Library Director Job Description Update: Motion made by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Kevin Zwiefelhofer to approve the library director job description with the one typo correction. Motion carried.

   Roll Call to Move into Closed Session: Kellie-yes, Nancy-yes, Jessica-yes, Kevin-yes, Kim-yes

 Return to Open Session: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kellie Anderson to come out of closed session. Motion carried.

Open Library Director Position: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Nancy Paulson to appoint Florence LaBeau and Megan Bennett as co-interim directors beginning July 1st and at the rate of $19.00 per hour. Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Kevin Zwiefelhofer to have  another board meeting on Wednesday, June 15, at 6:00. Motion carried.

 Board Member Comments: Jessica Reischel suggested that Megan make a public announcement of her leaving so the community has time to express their appreciation of her time here. Board members are sorry to see Megan leave.

 Adjournment: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Nancy Paulson to adjourn the meeting at 6:16. Motion carried. 

Submitted by Nancy Paulson, Secretary

Library Board Meeting June 15, 2022 Minutes

 Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.

 Present: Kim Summerfield, Jessica Reischel, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau, Megan Taylor (Director)

     Absent:  Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Kellie Anderson

 Public Comment: None

 Previous Meeting Minutes: No action taken.

 Subjects for Consideration:

       Library Director Job Posting: No action taken.

       Library Director Search Committee: No action taken.

 Board Member Comments: No action could be taken without a quorum. Members discussed steps to be taken in the search for a new director and possible dates for another extra meeting before the July meeting.

 Adjournment: The meeting closed at 6:30.

 Submitted by Nancy Paulson, Secretary

Library Board Meeting June 22, 2022 Minutes

Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Jessica Reischel, Lynda Fechter, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau, and Megan Taylor (Director)

        Absent: Kevin Zwiefelhofer

 Public Comment: None

 Subjects for Consideration:

    1. Library Director Job Posting-Motion to accept job posting description with the one correction made by Lynda Fechter and seconded by Kim Summerfield. Motion carried.
    2. Library Director Search Committee-Motion to approve Director search committee consisting of John Thompson (IFLS), Meagan Bennett, Kellie Anderson, and Kim Summerfield with Nancy Paulson serving as alternate made by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Nancy Paulson. Motion carried.

 Board Member Comments: Best of luck to Megan!

 Adjournment: Motion by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Kellie Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 5:50. Motion carried.

Submitted by Nancy Paulson, Secretary

June 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Denise Michaelsen, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel
  3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
  4. Friends of the Library Report
  5. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
  6. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
  7. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
  8. Library Director Report
  9. Subjects for Consideration
    1. Action Item: Library Director Resignation
    2.  Action Item: Library Director Job Description Update

 Action Item: Roll call vote to move into closed session as permitted by Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility: Discussion of Open Library Director Position

10. Action Item: Return to open session

 11. Action Item: Action on Open Library Director Position

12. Board Member Comments

Action Item: Adjournment

 

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 6 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel
  3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
  4. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
  5. Subjects for Consideration
    1. Action Item: Library Director Job Posting
    2. Action Item: Library Director Search Committee
  1. Board Member Comments

Action Item: Adjournment

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Nancy Paulson, Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Jessica Reischel
  3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
  4. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
  5. Subjects for Consideration
    1. Action Item: Library Director Job Posting
    2. Action Item: Library Director Search Committee
  1. Board Member Comments

Action Item: Adjournment

May 2022 Minutes

 

  1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
  1. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Lynda Fechter, Denise Michaelsen, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau, Megan Taylor (Director)

       Absent: Kevin Zwiefelhofer

  1. Introduction of Guests- No new guests.
  2. Public Comment: None
  1. Friends of the Library Report: A silent auction fundraiser is happening now until Saturday, April 9. There are ten themed baskets and response has been very favorable so far.
  1. Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
  1. Treasurer’s Report:

Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $14,776.54

Current Balance in the Money Market Account $42,323.30

Motion made by Nancy Paulson and seconded by Kellie Anderson to accept       the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

  1. Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.
  2. Library Director’s Report: See report.
  3. Subjects for Consideration:
  4. Internet Policy: Motion made by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Shirley Meindel to approve the updated Internet Policy. Motion carried.

11.Board Member Comments: Board members thanked Shirley for all of her years of            service to the Library Board. Megan presented her with a Certificate of  Appreciation.

  1. Adjournment: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Kim Summerfield to adjourn the meeting at 5:59. Motion carried.
May 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
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Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
This meeting may also be accessed virtually: https://meet.google.com/ubu-ybqt-atv
Or call 1 385-220-9405 and enter this PIN: 168 510 671#
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

April 2022 Minutes

 

  1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
  1. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Lynda Fechter, Denise Michaelsen, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau, Megan Taylor (Director)

       Absent: Kevin Zwiefelhofer

  1. Introduction of Guests- No new guests.
  2. Public Comment: None
  1. Friends of the Library Report: A silent auction fundraiser is happening now until Saturday, April 9. There are ten themed baskets and response has been very favorable so far.
  1. Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
  1. Treasurer’s Report:

Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $14,776.54

Current Balance in the Money Market Account $42,323.30

Motion made by Nancy Paulson and seconded by Kellie Anderson to accept       the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

  1. Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.
  2. Library Director’s Report: See report.
  3. Subjects for Consideration:
  4. Internet Policy: Motion made by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Shirley Meindel to approve the updated Internet Policy. Motion carried.

11.Board Member Comments: Board members thanked Shirley for all of her years of            service to the Library Board. Megan presented her with a Certificate of  Appreciation.

  1. Adjournment: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Kim Summerfield to adjourn the meeting at 5:59. Motion carried.
April 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
This meeting may also be accessed virtually: https://meet.google.com/ubu-ybqt-atv
Or call 1 385-220-9405 and enter this PIN: 168 510 671#
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Nancy Paulson, Denise Michaelsen, Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer
3. Introduction of Guests
4. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
5. Friends of the Library Report
6. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
7. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
8. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
9. Library Director Report
10. Subjects for Consideration
a. Action Item: Internet Policy

11. Board Member Comments
12. Action Item: Adjournment

March 2022 Minutes

 

1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Lynda Fechter, Denise Michaelsen, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau, Megan Taylor (Director)

3. Public Comment: None

4. Friends of the Library Report: The February sale went well. We will receive more details later.

5. Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Shirley Meindel to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

6. Treasurer’s Report:
Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $15,569.55
Current Balance in the Money Market Account $42,311.64

Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Lynda Fechter to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

7. Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Shirley Meindel to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.

8. Library Director’s Report: See report.

9. Subjects for Consideration:

a. Resolution Designating Public Depository for Miscellaneous Public Accounts and Authorizing Withdrawal of Public Moneys: Motion made by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Kevin Zwiefelhofer to approve the resolution to deposit and withdraw funds in the library accounts. Motion carried.
b. Treasurer Surety Bond: This action was tabled for now.
c. COVID-19 Policy: Megan revised the policy to reflect the new CDC guidelines. Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Nancy Paulson to approve the new COVID-19 policy. Motion carried.
d. Microfilm Digitization: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Shirley Meindel to approve the contract with Advantage Archives to digitize 106 microfilm rolls with a cost up to $19,000.00 from the Money Market account. Motion carried.

10. Board Member Comments: None

11. Adjournment: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Shirley Meindel to adjourn the meeting at 6:10. Motion carried.

March 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
This meeting may also be accessed virtually: https://meet.google.com/ubu-ybqt-atv
Or call 1 385-220-9405 and enter this PIN: 168 510 671#
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Nancy Paulson, Denise Michaelsen, Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer
3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
4. Friends of the Library Report
5. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
6. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
7. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
8. Library Director Report
9. Subjects for Consideration
a. Action Item: Resolution Designating Public Depository for Miscellaneous Public Accounts and Authorizing Withdrawal of Public Moneys
b. Action Item: Treasurer Surety Bond
c. Action Item: Covid-19 Policy
d. Action Item: Microfilm Digitization

10. Board Member Comments
11. Action Item: Adjournment

February 2022 Minutes

 

1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

2. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Lynda Fechter, Denise Michaelsen, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau, Megan Taylor (Director)

Absent: Kevin Zwiefelhofer

3. Public Comment: None

4. Friends of the Library Report: A “2 for 1” sale is ongoing during the month of February located in the meeting room. The members plan on meeting sometime in March to plan more events.

5. Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Kellie Anderson to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

6. Treasurer’s Report:
Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $16,064.29
Current Balance in the Money Market Account $42,305.52

Motion made by Kellie Anderson and seconded by Nancy Paulson to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

7. Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Kim Summerfield and seconded by Kellie Anderson to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.

8. Library Director’s Report: See report.

9. Subjects for Consideration:

a. 2021 Final Budget Report: Megan explained the report. No action needed.
b. 2021 Annual Report: Motion by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Kim Summerfield to approve the 2021 Annual Report. Motion carried.
c. Resolution for Treasurer Bond: This was tabled until a later date because we’re waiting on the bank and insurance company to finish the paperwork.
d. Staff In-service Days: Motion made by Shirley Meindel and seconded by Lynda Fechter to approve that the library may be closed for up to two days for staff in-service as needed if the library receives the team building grant, option 1. Motion carried.

10. Board Member Comments: None

11. Adjournment: Motion made by Nancy Paulson and seconded by Kim Summerfield to adjourn the meeting at 6:02. Motion carried.

February 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
This meeting may also be accessed virtually: https://meet.google.com/ubu-ybqt-atv
Or call 1 385-220-9405 and enter this PIN: 168 510 671#
Please phone 715-568-2384 if you have any questions.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Nancy Paulson, Denise Michaelsen, Lynda Fechter, Kevin Zwiefelhofer
3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
4. Friends of the Library Report
5. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
6. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
7. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
8. Library Director Report
9. Subjects for Consideration
a. Discussion Item: 2021 Final Budget Report
b. Action Item: 2021 Annual Report
c. Action Item: Resolution for Treasurer Bond
d. Action Item: Staff In-service Days

10. Board Member Comments
11. Action Item: Adjournment

January 2022 Minutes

 

1. Call to order: President Kim Summerfield called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

2. Present: Kim Summerfield, Kellie Anderson, Shirley Meindel, Kevin Zwiefelhofer, Lynda Fechter, Denise Michaelsen, Nancy Paulson, Florence LaBeau, Megan Taylor (Director)

3. Public Comment: None

4. Friends of the Library Report: Good sales were reported from November and December. They are planning on a Valentine’s sale in February, a two for one sale on the romance books.

5. Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Shirley Meindel to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

6. Treasurer’s Report:
Current Balance in the NOW Checking Account $4,014.10
Current Balance in the Money Market Account $42,299.40

Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Nancy Paulson to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

7. Library’s Monthly Expenditures: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Kim Summerfield to approve the monthly expenditures. Motion carried.

8. Library Director’s Report: See report.

9. Trustee Continuing Education: Trustee Essentials #2: Megan shared the DPI’s information on the roles and responsibilities of the Library Board. She has asked all of the members to read the information and ask questions or comment as necessary.

10. Subjects for Consideration:
a. Election of Officers: Kim Summerfield was nominated for President. Kellie Anderson was nominated for Vice-President. Nancy Paulson was nominated for Secretary. Lynda Fechter was nominated for Treasurer. Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Shirley Meindel to accept all officer nominations. Motion carried.
b. COVID-19 Policy and Services: The library will continue with the same policy. No action taken.

11. Board Member Comments: None

12. Adjournment: Motion made by Kevin Zwiefelhofer and seconded by Shirley Meindel to adjourn the meeting at 5:51. Motion carried.

January 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Located at Bloomer Public Library 1519 17th Ave, Bloomer
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Summerfield, Anderson, Meindel, Paulson, Michaelsen, Fechter, Zwiefelhofer
3. Public Comment Period Limited to 5 Minutes
4. Friends of the Library Report
5. Action Item: Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
6. Action Item: Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report
7. Action Item: Approval of Library’s Monthly Expenditures
8. Library Director Report
9. Trustee Continuing Education: Trustee Essentials #2
10. Subjects for Consideration
a. Action Item: Election of Officers
b. Action Item: Covid-19 Policy & Services

11. Board Member Comments
12. Action Item: Adjournment

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Bloomer Public Library

1519 17th Ave
Bloomer, WI 54724

 

715-568-2384

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Tuesday 9:30-6

Wednesday 9:30-8

Thursday 9:30-6

Friday 9:30-6

Saturday 9:30-12