WEBVTT 00:00.720 --> 00:02.040 All right, it is six o'clock. 00:02.040 --> 00:03.040 We have a quorum. 00:03.040 --> 00:05.840 So we will call the meeting to order. 00:07.240 --> 00:09.300 We have five members here, plus Tom. 00:11.520 --> 00:15.000 Does not appear to be anyone here for public comment. 00:15.000 --> 00:16.880 We do have some correspondence this month. 00:16.880 --> 00:18.400 We have two items, I think. 00:18.400 --> 00:21.560 We have one email and one handwritten card. 00:23.560 --> 00:25.760 Do I read them or do we just, 00:25.760 --> 00:28.640 did they just show up in the minutes next month 00:28.640 --> 00:33.160 or, I mean, it's all good stuff. 00:33.160 --> 00:37.160 One is thanking us for emailing out about mental health month 00:37.160 --> 00:40.240 and the one that will see that our library, 00:40.240 --> 00:42.920 local library is embracing this need from Pat Morrissey. 00:43.920 --> 00:45.480 And then we also have a card. 00:45.480 --> 00:48.240 Looks like she also sent along some cookies for the staff. 00:48.240 --> 00:49.640 That's wonderful. 00:49.640 --> 00:51.640 She brings us some hot cookies. 00:51.640 --> 00:52.640 Hahaha. 00:54.440 --> 00:55.280 Excellent. 00:55.280 --> 00:56.440 And that's from Sandra. 00:57.640 --> 00:58.480 It's very nice. 00:59.640 --> 01:03.040 All right, so we move on to minutes from the April meeting. 01:04.040 --> 01:07.040 I would move to approve the minutes of April 26 meeting. 01:07.040 --> 01:08.040 I'll second. 01:08.040 --> 01:09.040 Thank you. 01:09.040 --> 01:10.040 All those in favor? 01:10.040 --> 01:11.040 Aye. 01:12.040 --> 01:14.040 Invoices for April. 01:14.040 --> 01:16.040 I'll move to approve the invoices. 01:17.040 --> 01:18.040 Second. 01:18.040 --> 01:21.640 Tom, is there anything different or that stands out this month? 01:21.640 --> 01:22.640 No. 01:22.640 --> 01:27.640 I do appreciate this new format because it's much cleaner. 01:27.640 --> 01:30.640 It clearly states where the bills are going. 01:30.640 --> 01:31.640 Yeah, for sure. 01:31.640 --> 01:32.640 So, yeah. 01:32.640 --> 01:33.640 Yeah. 01:33.640 --> 01:34.640 Nothing to add. 01:34.640 --> 01:35.640 No. 01:35.640 --> 01:37.640 Major bills. 01:37.640 --> 01:38.640 Okay. 01:38.640 --> 01:40.640 All right, so we have a motion and a second. 01:40.640 --> 01:41.640 All those in favor? 01:41.640 --> 01:42.640 Aye. 01:42.640 --> 01:44.640 Revenue and expense report. 01:44.640 --> 01:48.640 So this is as of the end of April. 01:48.640 --> 01:50.640 No surprises. 01:50.640 --> 01:53.640 We're right on track for the year. 01:53.640 --> 01:56.640 Move to approve. 01:56.640 --> 01:57.640 Thank you. 01:57.640 --> 01:58.640 Second. 01:58.640 --> 01:59.640 Thank you. 01:59.640 --> 02:02.640 All those in favor? 02:02.640 --> 02:03.640 All right. 02:03.640 --> 02:04.640 All right. 02:04.640 --> 02:06.640 Director's report. 02:06.640 --> 02:09.640 I'm a happy to report. 02:09.640 --> 02:13.640 We're still fully staffed. 02:13.640 --> 02:16.640 And we celebrated National Library Week. 02:16.640 --> 02:19.640 Last month, it was a lot of fun. 02:19.640 --> 02:25.640 We're getting ready for summer reading program, which I'll talk about. 02:25.640 --> 02:30.640 In a few minutes. 02:30.640 --> 02:35.640 We have staff, a couple of staff members that are working on. 02:35.640 --> 02:39.640 Painting some of the windows with dinosaurs. 02:39.640 --> 02:42.640 And they're looking pretty cool right now. 02:42.640 --> 02:44.640 They're not done yet. 02:44.640 --> 02:49.640 But they're doing a great job. 02:49.640 --> 02:54.640 And then library usage statistics as anyone have any questions. 02:54.640 --> 03:08.640 I will say the study rooms are being used. 03:08.640 --> 03:13.640 And the community room. 03:13.640 --> 03:14.640 Great. 03:14.640 --> 03:15.640 Okay. 03:15.640 --> 03:18.640 We can move on to new business. 03:18.640 --> 03:22.640 So a quick renovation update. 03:23.640 --> 03:26.640 There's only a few things that still need to be done. 03:26.640 --> 03:28.640 We have the smart board now. 03:28.640 --> 03:31.640 We're just waiting for the stand to come. 03:31.640 --> 03:34.640 We need some lighting. 03:34.640 --> 03:39.640 So still needs to be installed above the spotlight collection. 03:39.640 --> 03:43.640 So Roger's been trying to get ahold of. 03:43.640 --> 03:45.640 The. 03:46.640 --> 03:49.640 Electrician. 03:49.640 --> 03:52.640 And he is very, very busy. 03:52.640 --> 03:56.640 There's a lot of projects going around, which actually is a good thing for him. 03:56.640 --> 04:00.640 So there's just a few things that we need to do. 04:00.640 --> 04:02.640 But we're basically wrapped up. 04:02.640 --> 04:05.640 I mean, we have to be done with everything by. 04:05.640 --> 04:08.640 Everything majorly done by July 1st. 04:08.640 --> 04:13.640 We're already, we're already there. 04:14.640 --> 04:16.640 Okay. 04:16.640 --> 04:18.640 Summer reading program. 04:18.640 --> 04:23.640 So summer reading program is all planned and ready to go. 04:23.640 --> 04:24.640 I apologize. 04:24.640 --> 04:29.640 I was going to bring you a brochure that I just picked up from the printer. 04:29.640 --> 04:34.640 We have a wide variety of programs throughout the summer. 04:34.640 --> 04:36.640 It's going to be. 04:36.640 --> 04:39.640 I think it's going to be very successful. 04:40.640 --> 04:44.640 And then we'll be ending with the swim party at the city pool. 04:44.640 --> 04:46.640 Which has. 04:46.640 --> 04:48.640 Been very successful. 04:48.640 --> 04:53.640 And so our goal is that we're going to be Plymouth. 04:53.640 --> 04:54.640 I talked to the director. 04:54.640 --> 04:55.640 We're going to beat them. 04:55.640 --> 04:57.640 They already started theirs. 04:57.640 --> 05:01.640 They already got 80 kids signed up. 05:01.640 --> 05:02.640 It's not summer yet. 05:02.640 --> 05:04.640 How can they have the summer reading program? 05:05.640 --> 05:07.640 Actually, it's really started on their point. 05:07.640 --> 05:10.640 They went to the schools and started signing kids up. 05:10.640 --> 05:11.640 Okay. 05:11.640 --> 05:13.640 So let's see if it works. 05:13.640 --> 05:14.640 No, I just. 05:14.640 --> 05:16.640 It's friendly competition. 05:16.640 --> 05:18.640 Yeah, of course. 05:18.640 --> 05:22.640 But it's June 6th, right? 05:22.640 --> 05:23.640 Okay. 05:23.640 --> 05:24.640 I can remember. 05:24.640 --> 05:25.640 It's my sister's birthday. 05:25.640 --> 05:26.640 I can remember. 05:26.640 --> 05:29.640 So you feel feel free to show up. 05:29.640 --> 05:31.640 We're giving away ice cream. 05:32.640 --> 05:37.640 Some people are going to be dressed up as a dinosaur. 05:37.640 --> 05:44.640 And there's a performer, a gentleman from the Kenosha Dinosaur Museum. 05:44.640 --> 05:47.640 Is coming in and talking about dinosaurs. 05:47.640 --> 05:51.640 We're lucky we booked him right away. 05:51.640 --> 05:55.640 I knew I knew about the dinosaur museum because I lived in Kenosha. 05:55.640 --> 05:58.640 And they have a really good outreach program. 05:58.640 --> 06:02.640 And so I think people going to really enjoy their program. 06:02.640 --> 06:05.640 So feel free to show up. 06:05.640 --> 06:09.640 At least to get the free ice cream from the chocolate chisel. 06:09.640 --> 06:14.640 They are coming up with a special dinosaur related ice cream. 06:14.640 --> 06:15.640 Nice. 06:15.640 --> 06:18.640 They haven't told me what that will be. 06:18.640 --> 06:21.640 So that's June 6th, Tom. 06:21.640 --> 06:22.640 Yeah. 06:23.640 --> 06:25.640 Okay. 06:25.640 --> 06:27.640 So the next item. 06:27.640 --> 06:29.640 This is very simple. 06:29.640 --> 06:31.640 We have been talking about. 06:31.640 --> 06:33.640 The lighting and the parking lot. 06:33.640 --> 06:35.640 So I have talked to Rob. 06:35.640 --> 06:37.640 Several times. 06:37.640 --> 06:40.640 All I need for you guys is just to vote. 06:40.640 --> 06:41.640 Yes. 06:41.640 --> 06:42.640 Let's have Rob. 06:42.640 --> 06:43.640 Okay. 06:43.640 --> 06:45.640 So the next item. 06:45.640 --> 06:47.640 This is very simple. 06:47.640 --> 06:49.640 We have been talking about. 06:50.640 --> 06:51.640 The main. 06:51.640 --> 06:54.640 Because we looked at this like four years ago. 06:54.640 --> 06:57.640 Is to put lights on the post. 06:57.640 --> 06:59.640 But we got to pay we energies. 06:59.640 --> 07:01.640 They charge a little monthly fee. 07:01.640 --> 07:05.640 So it'll be something that will shine on the parking lot. 07:05.640 --> 07:07.640 Shine the other way. 07:07.640 --> 07:08.640 Cause they're. 07:08.640 --> 07:09.640 They're. 07:09.640 --> 07:10.640 They're. 07:10.640 --> 07:11.640 They're. 07:11.640 --> 07:12.640 They're. 07:12.640 --> 07:13.640 They're. 07:13.640 --> 07:14.640 They're. 07:14.640 --> 07:15.640 They're. 07:15.640 --> 07:16.640 They're. 07:17.640 --> 07:18.640 They're. 07:18.640 --> 07:19.640 They're. 07:19.640 --> 07:22.640 You know, we went through some complaints about. 07:22.640 --> 07:24.640 The lighting. 07:24.640 --> 07:25.640 Flashing north. 07:25.640 --> 07:27.640 This would be flashing. 07:27.640 --> 07:29.640 And it's going to be important. 07:29.640 --> 07:33.640 We have more lights because we're getting the book lacquer. 07:33.640 --> 07:36.640 And we need more lighting there. 07:36.640 --> 07:39.640 So people can safely. 07:40.640 --> 07:42.640 Use the big lacquer. 07:42.640 --> 07:44.640 So it's all in needed. 07:44.640 --> 07:48.640 This would give the direction from the library board that we want the director of public works to. 07:48.640 --> 07:52.640 To handle the lighting in the north side of the library or. 07:52.640 --> 07:53.640 Some of that effect. 07:53.640 --> 07:54.640 You know, I'll work with him. 07:54.640 --> 07:56.640 Of course, we'll work with them. 07:56.640 --> 07:57.640 Sure. 07:57.640 --> 07:59.640 We're looking at the most cost effective way. 07:59.640 --> 08:00.640 Nothing. 08:00.640 --> 08:02.640 It's not going to be anything elaborate. 08:02.640 --> 08:06.640 All right, then I would make a motion to give. 08:07.640 --> 08:14.640 The library director of the authority to work with the director of public works to find a solution to the north side library lighting. 08:14.640 --> 08:15.640 Second. 08:15.640 --> 08:16.640 So thank you. 08:16.640 --> 08:17.640 All those in favor. 08:17.640 --> 08:20.640 It's a great idea. 08:20.640 --> 08:22.640 Do you think you'll have a report back next month? 08:22.640 --> 08:24.640 Tom, or did you get a timeline? 08:24.640 --> 08:25.640 Yeah. 08:25.640 --> 08:27.640 I've been talking to him a lot of about it. 08:27.640 --> 08:29.640 So I just think. 08:29.640 --> 08:31.640 He needs to re contact. 08:31.640 --> 08:34.640 We energies more than likely. 08:34.640 --> 08:36.640 I don't know if anybody's surprised. 08:36.640 --> 08:38.640 And they may have better lighting. 08:38.640 --> 08:39.640 Sure. 08:39.640 --> 08:40.640 Available. 08:40.640 --> 08:43.640 I mean, I don't see us, you know, adding. 08:43.640 --> 08:45.640 Pull, you know, because. 08:45.640 --> 08:50.640 The space is very tight to where we can put polls. 08:50.640 --> 08:53.640 Yeah, I think we'd have some opposition. 08:53.640 --> 08:56.640 No, I think it'll be a nice thing to publicize once it gets done and once we have resolution on it. 08:56.640 --> 08:58.640 I think the community would like to know that. 08:58.640 --> 08:59.640 Yeah. 09:00.640 --> 09:05.640 And then finally, the next item is the rules of conduct for library patrons. 09:05.640 --> 09:11.640 I just just wanted to know if anyone has any comments. 09:11.640 --> 09:15.640 I did notice that I need to bring up the right. 09:15.640 --> 09:19.640 Or city ordinance when it comes to destroying and mutilation. 09:19.640 --> 09:22.640 So we need to make a change in that. 09:22.640 --> 09:27.640 And we currently do not have any rules against bringing in food. 09:28.640 --> 09:31.640 Or uncovered beverages. 09:31.640 --> 09:33.640 So. 09:33.640 --> 09:37.640 How would you. 09:37.640 --> 09:41.640 I don't really have a. 09:41.640 --> 09:45.640 Problem with beverages as long as they're covered. 09:45.640 --> 09:51.640 So when I see it, someone now sit down in a computer with an open cup of coffee. 09:51.640 --> 09:53.640 Hey, you put a cover on it. 09:53.640 --> 09:55.640 Just a. 09:55.640 --> 09:59.640 Again, it would just probably hurt the keyboard, but still. 09:59.640 --> 10:02.640 And. 10:02.640 --> 10:06.640 I used to be really against food and libraries. 10:06.640 --> 10:08.640 We haven't had a problem. 10:08.640 --> 10:11.640 I mean, most. 10:11.640 --> 10:16.640 People they do bring in, they're just having a little snack while they're studying. 10:16.640 --> 10:20.640 But I would like to hear from. 10:20.640 --> 10:26.640 I guess that makes me think about community events in the community room and things like that, where we would encourage that. 10:26.640 --> 10:30.640 So I would probably strike the food. 10:30.640 --> 10:33.640 And I would, I would permit food in the library. 10:33.640 --> 10:35.640 Okay. So we'll just say, please. 10:35.640 --> 10:38.640 We'll just have no uncovered. 10:38.640 --> 10:43.640 Drinks, would you remove that lobbies and activities rooms to? Yeah. 10:43.640 --> 10:44.640 Yeah. 10:44.640 --> 10:46.640 So just, just. 10:47.640 --> 10:49.640 Restrict uncovered beverages. 10:49.640 --> 10:53.640 Right. And you know, I think to get out of hand, we can revisit. 10:53.640 --> 10:59.640 I can't recall time. Is this something that we've done every once less than we looked at this? Is it been a while? Yes. 10:59.640 --> 11:04.640 I think it was like four years ago, we were having some issues with. 11:04.640 --> 11:08.640 Some patrons. So I told staff, we'll get this updated. 11:08.640 --> 11:11.640 So they feel more comfortable. 11:11.640 --> 11:15.640 Mainly, it's been behavior issues. 11:15.640 --> 11:18.640 And. 11:18.640 --> 11:26.640 You know, sometimes some staff don't have the experience of dealing with certain type of behavior. 11:26.640 --> 11:30.640 And I've always told them to always come get me. 11:30.640 --> 11:34.640 Because I do have a lot of experience and. 11:34.640 --> 11:36.640 You know, we've. 11:36.640 --> 11:40.640 We're seeing more people that are transient. 11:41.640 --> 11:45.640 You know, one person was leaving their stuff. 11:45.640 --> 11:47.640 You know, and. 11:47.640 --> 11:49.640 We all know you don't leave. 11:49.640 --> 11:52.640 Backpacks and bags unattended. 11:52.640 --> 11:54.640 So the last incident I did have to. 11:54.640 --> 12:01.640 I didn't call the police because there was more than an hour and the person came right when the police got there. 12:01.640 --> 12:07.640 So I just explained to her, you can't leave this stuff here. 12:08.640 --> 12:12.640 And I think she understood. I go, it's a safety issue. 12:12.640 --> 12:16.640 But. 12:16.640 --> 12:19.640 You know, it's. 12:19.640 --> 12:22.640 So far, it's really not a huge. 12:22.640 --> 12:27.640 We haven't had problems per se. We're very fortunate. 12:27.640 --> 12:29.640 So we're just. 12:29.640 --> 12:30.640 Yeah, sorry. 12:30.640 --> 12:34.640 Where does this policy live then? Does it live within the municipal code or does it live at the library? 12:35.640 --> 12:39.640 And it's Thomas possible. I'm just missing it on here. 12:39.640 --> 12:44.640 But does it specifically say somewhere in here not leaving belongings? 12:44.640 --> 12:48.640 If that's a specific problem we've been experiencing. 12:48.640 --> 12:50.640 No, we should. 12:50.640 --> 12:55.640 We should put that in there. 12:55.640 --> 13:00.640 Something like not to leave personal belongings left unattended. 13:00.640 --> 13:01.640 Right. 13:02.640 --> 13:04.640 That sounds good. 13:04.640 --> 13:09.640 I mean, for a reasonable amount of time, because if you, you know, you've got your stuff there, you get it to go to the bathroom or something. 13:09.640 --> 13:12.640 You're not going to pick up all your stuff and go and lose your spot. 13:12.640 --> 13:13.640 Absolutely. 13:13.640 --> 13:14.640 Okay. 13:14.640 --> 13:18.640 I mean, we're not going to. 13:18.640 --> 13:20.640 I want to say we're not going to be hardcore about. 13:20.640 --> 13:25.640 I mean, what we like to try to get people to correct their own behavior. 13:25.640 --> 13:28.640 But it does help us when we have this in a policy. 13:29.640 --> 13:30.640 Okay. 13:30.640 --> 13:34.640 And I'll bring this back to next board meeting for final approval. Okay. 13:34.640 --> 13:36.640 Yeah, I think that's that's prudent. 13:36.640 --> 13:42.640 I would just say we would table it until the June 2026 library board meeting. 13:42.640 --> 13:43.640 Yeah. 13:43.640 --> 13:48.640 What is going to be the date of that meeting? 13:48.640 --> 13:50.640 I may be gone. 13:51.640 --> 13:59.640 The 15th. 13:59.640 --> 14:02.640 I will also not be in attendance on the 15th. 14:02.640 --> 14:04.640 Oh, I'll be back. I'm sorry. 14:04.640 --> 14:09.640 I'll be here. 14:09.640 --> 14:11.640 That's all I have. 14:11.640 --> 14:12.640 Okay. 14:12.640 --> 14:14.640 Anybody else have anything? 14:14.640 --> 14:16.640 Ten years. Congratulations, Tom. 14:16.640 --> 14:17.640 Thank you. 14:17.640 --> 14:19.640 And I think eight to Rosalia, right? 14:19.640 --> 14:20.640 Thank you for Rosie. 14:20.640 --> 14:21.640 That's awesome. 14:21.640 --> 14:24.640 I can't believe it's gone so quickly. 14:24.640 --> 14:28.640 You've got a lot accomplished in that time. 14:28.640 --> 14:29.640 Yes. 14:29.640 --> 14:31.640 With a lot of help. 14:31.640 --> 14:32.640 Of course. 14:32.640 --> 14:35.640 Then I'll make a motion to adjourn. 14:35.640 --> 14:36.640 Second. 14:36.640 --> 14:37.640 Thank you. All those in favor? 14:37.640 --> 14:38.640 Aye. 14:38.640 --> 14:39.640 We're adjourned. 14:39.640 --> 14:40.640 Okay. Thanks, everyone. 14:40.640 --> 14:41.640 Thank you.