1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,000 We're good, all right, we'll call the meeting order at 6.01. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,000 We have, we know who is here. 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:16,000 There's no correspondence that I'm aware of. 4 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,000 No. 5 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:21,000 Public comments. Is anyone here for public comment? Okay. 6 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:24,000 Then we move on to the. 7 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:26,000 Minutes from May. 8 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:29,000 Make a motion to approve. Thank you. 9 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:30,000 Thank you. 10 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,000 Second. 11 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:33,000 Thank you. All those in favor? 12 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:34,000 Aye. 13 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:38,000 Invoices for May. 14 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:40,000 That motion to approve as well. 15 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:42,000 Second. 16 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,000 Was there anything out of the ordinary this month? 17 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:51,000 We're paying a little bit more for maintenance because we've had additional. 18 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:55,000 Issues with HVAC that were prior to. 19 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:58,000 The install of the new air. 20 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:01,000 So as of right now. 21 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:06,000 Everything's working. Okay. First time in about two years. 22 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:10,000 But yeah, there's additional. 23 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:12,000 Cost there. Okay. 24 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:16,000 All right. So we have a motion and a second. All those in favor? 25 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,000 Aye. 26 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:20,000 Revenue and expense report. 27 00:01:21,000 --> 00:01:26,000 So we're doing pretty good except. 28 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:28,000 Under. 29 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:31,000 We're a little bit over. 30 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:36,000 On the building maintenance and that's that extra repair. 31 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:39,000 And. 32 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:44,000 Little parts cost a lot of money now. 33 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:49,000 Unfortunately, we can't get out of it. 34 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:54,000 So hopefully we won't have a lot of other building maintenance issues for the rest of the year. 35 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:57,000 But all in all where we're. 36 00:01:57,000 --> 00:02:00,000 We're pretty right on track X really. 37 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:05,000 We still have a little extra for the year. 38 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:10,000 And you may see that we do have a large amount in. 39 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,000 In the. 40 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:14,000 In the book, but we're working really hard on. 41 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:18,000 We're spending that. 42 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:22,000 I'll make a motion to approve the revenue and expense report. 43 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:24,000 I'll second. 44 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:27,000 Thank you. All those in favor? 45 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:32,000 Directors report. 46 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:36,000 We're still fully staffed. 47 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,000 Awesome. 48 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:41,000 We haven't had this for a really long time. We're no one's leaving. So it's great. 49 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:47,000 You're used to statistics are at the end of the report. 50 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:50,000 And those are pretty self explanatory. 51 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:55,000 Building update. 52 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:59,000 So I just want to let you know that. 53 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:02,000 I sent the information to Rob. 54 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:07,000 Actually, he asked for it the next day of regarding the parking lot lighting. 55 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:12,000 So he was going to get back to me. 56 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:15,000 There's still a few. 57 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:18,000 We're still waiting to get. 58 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:22,000 The book lock are installed. 59 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:28,000 We're waiting for the electrician. That's been a challenge. 60 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:30,000 And. 61 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:32,000 That's about it. 62 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:40,000 Just we gave a lot of excess computer equipment. We took advantage of that free. 63 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:43,000 Recycling event on last Friday. 64 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:48,000 We didn't give them computers. All the computers are going to go to. 65 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:52,000 The library system and they clean them out a little. 66 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:59,000 They basically rip out the hard drive, but everything else was really old stuff that was not working. 67 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:08,000 Okay. 68 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:13,000 So new business. 69 00:04:13,000 --> 00:04:17,000 So the board is. 70 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:21,000 Should elect. So we just have a president. 71 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:26,000 Vice president and secretary. 72 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:29,000 As I recall, we haven't done. 73 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:31,000 They would really like us to start. 74 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:35,000 Electing new officers on a yearly basis. 75 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:40,000 Last time we did this was about, I think, two years ago. 76 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:42,000 So. 77 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:44,000 We can. 78 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:49,000 If you'd like, we can table this until next month. 79 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:55,000 Because we do have a new board member who wasn't able to attend. 80 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:57,000 So I'm okay of. 81 00:04:57,000 --> 00:05:04,000 Well, it's the boards. Okay. Sorry. No, that's fine. I think that would be. 82 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,000 Best. 83 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:11,000 Because I'm going to kind of jump ahead to an item I was going to leave to the end, but we have a retiring member. 84 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:13,000 On the board here with Jane. 85 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:18,000 So we want to say thank you for your service to the board and congratulations on your retirement. 86 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:22,000 Thank you so much. 87 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:25,000 Yeah, I think I think for me, I'm fine as well. So I guess. 88 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:31,000 I make a motion to table the election of board offices until the July 2026 meeting. 89 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:35,000 Second. Thank you. All those in favor. 90 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:39,000 So the next item. 91 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:45,000 The mayor would like all board members to attend member training. 92 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:49,000 Those are the dates. The one date. 93 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:54,000 Please let Carrie know if you can attend either one of them. 94 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:58,000 It's just a review of the expectations of. 95 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:01,000 A board members and. 96 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:04,000 You know, the goal is to know have a productive. 97 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:10,000 Board to everyone get the invite or like at least an email from the assistance. Okay. 98 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:14,000 All of a sudden carry a note to get it to everyone then. Okay. 99 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,000 Oh, they did not. 100 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,000 I did as an older, but I don't. 101 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:21,000 I don't recall seeing one. I'll have Carrie email the board members. That means that. 102 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:25,000 Well, no, I will send it out as well. Oh, go for a time. Thanks. Yeah. 103 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:30,000 It's July 15th. There's a session in the morning. There's a session in the evening, but. 104 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:32,000 Thanks Tom. Yeah. 105 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:35,000 I really thought they went out. 106 00:06:35,000 --> 00:06:38,000 To all the board members. 107 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:40,000 Okay. 108 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:42,000 Now he's gonna. 109 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:47,000 Okay. 110 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:50,000 So the next item. 111 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:55,000 There are training opportunities for board members. 112 00:06:55,000 --> 00:07:00,000 This is developed by the library office of DPI. 113 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:05,000 I still call it the library office. It has a different name. 114 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:08,000 But these are really good. 115 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:11,000 Training. 116 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:14,000 And I just realized that I don't have the link in here for you to sign up. 117 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:17,000 So I will, you'll be getting both those emails tomorrow. 118 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:20,000 I would recommend that. 119 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:23,000 You, if you could at least. 120 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:24,000 Go. 121 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:28,000 Go to the webinar regarding AI and libraries. 122 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:32,000 There are a lot of issues coming up. 123 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:35,000 Regarding privacy. 124 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:38,000 Regarding. 125 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:41,000 How vendors are using AI. 126 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:46,000 Some libraries have a very detailed policy. 127 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:52,000 I don't think we're there yet. I mean, it's the one I saw it was four pages long. 128 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:55,000 But there are some. 129 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:59,000 Things for you to think about because it is rapidly changing their online, 130 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:03,000 their online webinars, Tom. Yeah. 131 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:09,000 And then, you know, it's a good review of Wisconsin library law. 132 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:15,000 You know, we've already we're doing pretty good with collaborating with our community. 133 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:16,000 But that. 134 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:21,000 Also is a good opportunity to review. 135 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:25,000 Some of the different strategies the board could take a look at. 136 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:32,000 Do you happen to know if any of these webinars will cover off on relationships between libraries and friends groups and nonprofits. 137 00:08:33,000 --> 00:08:35,000 Not. 138 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:39,000 Not that I'm aware this is the schedule they have for this year. 139 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:42,000 So they usually have trustee training in August. 140 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,000 So, but. 141 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:52,000 You're more than willing to go to send them an email and offer suggestions and different workshops. 142 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:57,000 Are there any questions. 143 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:03,000 That's good. And I, if I recall, these will be recorded. 144 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:07,000 And I think they're available for like three to four months. 145 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:11,000 Okay. 146 00:09:11,000 --> 00:09:13,000 For 2027. 147 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:17,000 So you do have the budget process overview. 148 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:23,000 There was a department head meeting on last Tuesday. 149 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:30,000 Just to mark went through the schedule. 150 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:37,000 I have not seen the capital plan yet. 151 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:40,000 I don't know where the library. 152 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:44,000 Is on that on the list. 153 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:49,000 We were supposed to get a copy, but we haven't. 154 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:54,000 I haven't received a copy out of the final plan. 155 00:09:54,000 --> 00:10:00,000 And then the whole operating budget. 156 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:04,000 That really will pertain to us. 157 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:12,000 I. 158 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:17,000 Don't plan on really asking for much. 159 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:23,000 So maybe an increase in the materials budget because the prices keep going up. 160 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:28,000 And, and that's mainly with the digital content. 161 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:31,000 You know, we've been looking at the use of. 162 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:33,000 Hoopla. 163 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:36,000 And it's still being used quite a bit. 164 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:38,000 And it's very interesting. 165 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:44,000 As a reminder, we actually got it for the movies, but it's audio books that. 166 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:46,000 It's still number one. 167 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:51,000 It's still averaging about $700 a month. 168 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:56,000 And I am saving money in the budget to cover that through the rest of the year. 169 00:10:56,000 --> 00:11:01,000 So we may have to talk in August about. 170 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:04,000 If we want to continue. 171 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:08,000 I'm there is one thing you should be aware of. 172 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:15,000 Overdrive, which is in our main vendor for digital books. 173 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:21,000 Was unfortunately bought by private equity firm. 174 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:26,000 And just talking to a few people. 175 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:30,000 They are a little worried at the state. 176 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:36,000 That they're, I mean, from what I haven't gotten confirmation, they've already told them prices are going up. 177 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:41,000 And, you know, we've already the two year budget for the state. It's already passed. 178 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:50,000 So we may have to offer a little more for digital content and 27. 179 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:53,000 It hasn't been. 180 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:56,000 We haven't gotten any cost or anything, but. 181 00:11:56,000 --> 00:12:00,000 Unfortunately, when private equity take over. 182 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:03,000 A company. 183 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:07,000 It's not like usually best for the customer. 184 00:12:07,000 --> 00:12:09,000 It's. 185 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:11,000 So. 186 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:15,000 We'll have to wait and see. Hopefully, we'll know sooner rather than later. 187 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:19,000 About if there's going to be any additional costs. 188 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:20,000 I know the. 189 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:25,000 The Monoch library system is looking at this very closely and. 190 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:28,000 Making sure. 191 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:31,000 Knowing. 192 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:34,000 Making sure they know what's going on, because. 193 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:37,000 This is the main. 194 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:40,000 Resource that the state uses to provide. 195 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:43,000 Digital content to all. 196 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:44,000 State residents. 197 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:48,000 And we were overdrive the largest customer. 198 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:51,000 So. 199 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:54,000 Yeah, it could be interesting. 200 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:58,000 Everyone were really doing well with their digital content and make it. 201 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:01,000 And they get a little rocky. 202 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:03,000 Tom. 203 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:08,000 When you said about who will be in 700 a month, put that in perspective. 204 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:11,000 Is it possible to find out how many. 205 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:13,000 Audio books are being. 206 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:15,000 Accessed through that. 207 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:20,000 You know, where the 700 might sound like a lot, but if there's a lot of content being used. 208 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:22,000 The cost per item. 209 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:26,000 You know, might bring that back into more reasonable. 210 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,000 It's heavily used. 211 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:31,000 I think that remember correctly with 500 auto audio books. 212 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:32,000 Okay. 213 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:36,000 Yeah, so it's like about a dollar and a half dollar and a quarter per book. 214 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,000 Right. 215 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:39,000 Which seems really reasonable. 216 00:13:39,000 --> 00:13:40,000 Right. 217 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:44,000 So is it possible that hoopla could fill the. 218 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,000 Overdrive. 219 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:49,000 Space or at least help to close that gap and. 220 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:51,000 It could for. 221 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:52,000 Definitely. 222 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:54,000 The. 223 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:57,000 Audio book component. 224 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:03,000 They don't have the collection size that overdrive has. 225 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:06,000 In terms of the digital, the. 226 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:08,000 The traditional print book. 227 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:11,000 So. 228 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:13,000 It's. 229 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:17,000 Overdrive's print and digital. 230 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:19,000 Well, no, overdrive. 231 00:14:19,000 --> 00:14:22,000 They, their specialty has always been ebooks. 232 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,000 Okay. 233 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:24,000 And then. 234 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,000 They have had audio books as well. 235 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:29,000 But they're restricted. 236 00:14:29,000 --> 00:14:30,000 Okay. 237 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:32,000 One of the changes. 238 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:34,000 The differences with hoopla. 239 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:36,000 They have different. 240 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:39,000 Contracts with the publishers. 241 00:14:39,000 --> 00:14:41,000 And. 242 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:45,000 They don't have the restrictions like. 243 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:50,000 So a really popular book can go out. 244 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:52,000 Multiple times. 245 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:55,000 Whereas in overdrive only one person can have it. 246 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:59,000 So it depends on how many copies of the book they have. 247 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:02,000 So there's much more flexibility with hoopla. 248 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:05,000 But that could also change. 249 00:15:05,000 --> 00:15:06,000 That's. 250 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,000 That's why we got to keep. 251 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:13,000 A good eye on on both companies because. 252 00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:16,000 And then there's the whole publishers and what. 253 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:19,000 They want to start charging. 254 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:23,000 Just a reminder publishers are not friends of the library. 255 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,000 They're not friends of the library. 256 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,000 Okay. 257 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:29,000 Their goal is to make as much money as they can. 258 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:31,000 You know, so we met. 259 00:15:31,000 --> 00:15:32,000 Just a reminder. 260 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:35,000 We're the state pays $76 or more. 261 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:37,000 For a copy of an ebook. 262 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:39,000 For one. 263 00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:42,000 And once I have titles used 26 times. 264 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:44,000 They got to buy it again. 265 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,000 So. 266 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:49,000 There are there is legislation. 267 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:51,000 I know a la is really working on. 268 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:54,000 I know a lot of people are working on the library. 269 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:56,000 But. 270 00:15:56,000 --> 00:16:02,000 That's going to be it's going to take a while to get in my view to get that passed. 271 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:04,000 We're having state buildings on database. 272 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,000 Pardon. 273 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:08,000 We're having the state buildings on database and purchase the books out. 274 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,000 Right. 275 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:10,000 Yes. 276 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:12,000 That's massive. 277 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:14,000 I don't see the state doing that. 278 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,000 They don't have the infrastructure in place. 279 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,000 Yeah. 280 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:21,000 There are states that are doing that. 281 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:26,000 I believe Colorado is one state. 282 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:28,000 But. 283 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:30,000 We'll just have to wait and see. 284 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,000 Thank you. 285 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:35,000 Yeah, publishers are there to make money, not to. 286 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:36,000 Right. 287 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:38,000 Give away things. 288 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,000 Yeah. 289 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:40,000 But. 290 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,000 Good news. 291 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:43,000 The Senate summer reading program kicked off. 292 00:16:43,000 --> 00:16:44,000 Yes. 293 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:50,000 We already have 572 people signed up. 294 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:54,000 The kickoff event was very successful. 295 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:56,000 People of the. 296 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,000 The presenter. 297 00:16:57,000 --> 00:17:02,000 Staff did a tremendous job. 298 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:08,000 Organizing and making Iran smoothly. 299 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:13,000 And hats off extra hats off to. 300 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:17,000 They did all the planning. 301 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:20,000 The first story time in the following week. 302 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:25,000 There was 90 people there, which may be a record. 303 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:27,000 Just for. 304 00:17:27,000 --> 00:17:31,000 A traditional story time. 305 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:34,000 Says the library. 306 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:36,000 Is being used. 307 00:17:37,000 --> 00:17:39,000 We have definitely seen. 308 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:42,000 An increase of traffic and. 309 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:46,000 You know, this is a standard practice for when the economy is. 310 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:48,000 Kind of goofy. 311 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:52,000 And people look for ways to. 312 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:56,000 Be a little more frugal and the library will definitely see an increase. 313 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:59,000 In usage, but. 314 00:17:59,000 --> 00:18:02,000 There's a lot of great programs for the next two months. 315 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:07,000 So please promote the program to family because it is for adults. 316 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:08,000 Deans. 317 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:10,000 Not just kids. 318 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,000 And. 319 00:18:11,000 --> 00:18:13,000 And we're hoping. 320 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:15,000 We can beat 800. 321 00:18:15,000 --> 00:18:18,000 That's like the record is 800. 322 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,000 That was pre-COVID. 323 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,000 But. 324 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:25,000 I don't know if you've read this or have seen this, but. 325 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:28,000 Unfortunately, the statistics regarding. 326 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:31,000 Reading and reading comprehension. 327 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,000 It's falling. 328 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:35,000 Well, as. 329 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:36,000 Folks in the school board. 330 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:41,000 No, I mean, you see the statistics, but it's all also happening with adults. 331 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:46,000 Adults just reading in general is way down. 332 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:50,000 So we're going to continue to promote. 333 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:54,000 The positive aspects of literacy. 334 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:57,000 I just want to say thank you to the whole staff at the library. 335 00:18:58,000 --> 00:19:02,000 I know it takes a village in all hands on deck whenever I go in there and the fact that. 336 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:05,000 Different departments are helping the kids department out. 337 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:07,000 It's wonderful and circulation is huge and planning. 338 00:19:07,000 --> 00:19:10,000 A lot of time and effort goes into planning a program. 339 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:13,000 That's weeks long and to get those kids to read in those parents in here. 340 00:19:13,000 --> 00:19:14,000 So thank you. 341 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:16,000 Oh, you're welcome. 342 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:18,000 And I'll have to staff now. 343 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:20,000 Yeah, thank you. 344 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:25,000 So the next item. 345 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:28,000 Is. 346 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:32,000 We've been approached by a rep of representative. 347 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:35,000 From B three. 348 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:37,000 The gentleman is here. 349 00:19:37,000 --> 00:19:38,000 Joel. 350 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:40,000 Right, Joel. 351 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,000 Sorry. 352 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:43,000 Geribald names. 353 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:46,000 They have started a cool program. 354 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:52,000 In Port Washington and would like the library to participate. 355 00:19:53,000 --> 00:19:56,000 And there's no reason we are. 356 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,000 We can't. 357 00:19:57,000 --> 00:20:02,000 So it's where they will bring seniors. 358 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:04,000 To the library. 359 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:06,000 Using an electric. 360 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:08,000 Trisha. 361 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:10,000 Am I saying that correctly? 362 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:12,000 There is a picture of a trisha. 363 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:14,000 It's not the exact one. 364 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:22,000 But we're like, I talked to staff and they're like, Oh, yeah, we should do this. 365 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,000 We can do this. 366 00:20:23,000 --> 00:20:25,000 We already have. 367 00:20:25,000 --> 00:20:29,000 A working relationship with harbor house. 368 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:32,000 And that's where the trishars are kept. 369 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:34,000 So. 370 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:39,000 I just need a yes from the board and we'll start working with. 371 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:45,000 With Joel, if anyone has any questions for Joel regarding the program, you know, it started in Denmark. 372 00:20:45,000 --> 00:20:49,000 You know, it's just, it's just a positive. 373 00:20:49,000 --> 00:20:51,000 It's positive all the way around. 374 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:57,000 And, you know, we'll, we'll try and see what happens. 375 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:59,000 Is there any expense to it? 376 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:00,000 Mm hmm. 377 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,000 Is there an expense? 378 00:21:01,000 --> 00:21:02,000 No. 379 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:04,000 Everything's covered. 380 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,000 I think that's fantastic. 381 00:21:05,000 --> 00:21:08,000 I mean, and coming off of your reading comprehension. 382 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:11,000 This is the muscles behind it. 383 00:21:11,000 --> 00:21:12,000 Yes. 384 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:22,000 But the program, like briefly, like who you give rides to and what it. 385 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:24,000 The outreach that you have so far. 386 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:27,000 You would need to. 387 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:30,000 We need your address in your first part. 388 00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:36,000 There you go. 389 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,000 Joel Weinberger. 390 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:41,000 One zero zero two West Laraby street. 391 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:42,000 Washington. 392 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:46,000 We've started cycling without age. 393 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:50,000 In 2020, the year of the COVID. 394 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:52,000 And it was really our prep year. 395 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:58,000 So right now, this is our fifth full year of providing rides to seniors. 396 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:01,000 And each year we expand. 397 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:03,000 We just do a little bit more. 398 00:22:03,000 --> 00:22:06,000 Our first tri Shaw came from B three. 399 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:09,000 And most of the money. 400 00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:12,000 For the rest of it came from the rotary club. 401 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:14,000 And we've got our first tri Shaw. 402 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:17,000 In the following year, we got a second tri Shaw. 403 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:21,000 And then the following year, we said, heck, how are we going to move these around? 404 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:23,000 We got a trailer. 405 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:26,000 And the. 406 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:33,000 Fourth year, we decided that we were going to try to expand into the community, give more rides. 407 00:22:33,000 --> 00:22:37,000 And my goal this year was to get another tri Shaw. 408 00:22:37,000 --> 00:22:42,000 So that turned out rather quickly in March, we had our third tri Shaw. 409 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:45,000 So here in poor Washington, we have two. 410 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:50,000 And that's kept at Harbor campus, which is a Capri community. 411 00:22:51,000 --> 00:22:55,000 And there's also a community in Grafton. 412 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:59,000 And that's where our third tri Shaw sets. 413 00:22:59,000 --> 00:23:01,000 So. 414 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:07,000 The program started in Denmark around 2012. 415 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:13,000 And there's a TED talk in 2014, and they were all excited. 416 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:16,000 They're moving from five cities in Denmark. 417 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:18,000 To Norway. 418 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:24,000 And right now cycling without ages in approximately 52 countries. 419 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:29,000 So it's really, really grown in a matter of 10 years. 420 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:35,000 The amount of enjoyment I get and the rest. 421 00:23:35,000 --> 00:23:38,000 People that drive everybody around were called pilots. 422 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:45,000 But the amount of enjoyment we get taking the people out is just unbelievable. 423 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:49,000 It's some of these ladies will tell you stories. 424 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:53,000 And we just laugh and laugh. 425 00:23:53,000 --> 00:23:55,000 Very, very interesting. 426 00:23:55,000 --> 00:24:01,000 And what are the biggest things we take people out from memory care. 427 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:04,000 And I wish the families would ride along. 428 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:11,000 Once we're out and we start talking, you would think, why are these people in memory care? 429 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:15,000 They don't seem to have dementia or Alzheimer. 430 00:24:15,000 --> 00:24:17,000 And unfortunately, they do. 431 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:25,000 And it's just unbelievable getting them out into the fresh air. 432 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:28,000 Seeing that, you know, where they grew up in the lake. 433 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:30,000 And I think there's been quite a few comments. 434 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,000 Right. 435 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:36,000 Walked on memory lane by getting out and these bikes and these pilots are. 436 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:38,000 It's huge. 437 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:43,000 I wish I could record the history because these people will ride out. 438 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:44,000 They'll be riding along. 439 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:48,000 They'll tell me the original owners of all the homes. 440 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:52,000 It's just incredible. 441 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:54,000 How do you handle the hill when you go eat the library? 442 00:24:54,000 --> 00:25:01,000 It's called an e-bike. 443 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:02,000 It's an assist. 444 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:07,000 We don't say it's cheating. 445 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,000 Any other questions? 446 00:25:09,000 --> 00:25:11,000 I make motion to approve. 447 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:12,000 Thanks, Sean. 448 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,000 You're welcome. 449 00:25:13,000 --> 00:25:14,000 Thank you. 450 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:17,000 We have a motion. 451 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:18,000 I'll second. 452 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,000 We've got all kinds of seconds. 453 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:20,000 I think then. 454 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:23,000 I will ask for a vote, but I mean, I need to. 455 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:25,000 All those in favor. 456 00:25:25,000 --> 00:25:30,000 Yeah, I think that's a great, a great thing and being one person at a time. 457 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,000 Can you bring two? 458 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,000 Okay. 459 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:41,000 So I will be working with Alyssa. 460 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:51,000 She's going to oversee it and we'll get an article in the paper, get some pictures, hopefully, and we're going to try to get to started right away. 461 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:54,000 And it just actually fits in nicely. 462 00:25:55,000 --> 00:26:00,000 We do have a very successful memory care program with the county with that meets at the library. 463 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:07,000 You know, there may be ways to partner and, you know, and do some additional things. 464 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:12,000 I mean, I'm just thinking out loud, but I think this is a great collaboration and. 465 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:16,000 You know, thanks to be three for setting. 466 00:26:17,000 --> 00:26:24,000 An example, because this program has fat has spread quickly across the United States. 467 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:29,000 It's they have it and they have it in a lot of Wisconsin communities. 468 00:26:29,000 --> 00:26:32,000 And so it's great that ports going to participate. 469 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:36,000 As long as we're public here, do we need any more pilots or we set on pilots? 470 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:39,000 We always encourage you. 471 00:26:39,000 --> 00:26:45,000 Yes, we are looking for anybody who's interested in piloting in triasha. 472 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:51,000 It's a fairly intensive training program. 473 00:26:51,000 --> 00:26:54,000 Designed by Wisconsin bike. 474 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:58,000 Specifically for second. 475 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,000 Okay. 476 00:27:03,000 --> 00:27:05,000 Thank you. 477 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:07,000 Okay. 478 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:11,000 We've been under the possible action on fines and fee policy. 479 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,000 So. 480 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:22,000 We talked about city fees at the department had meeting and Tuesday. 481 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:25,000 And it's my understanding other departments. 482 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:30,000 We were encouraged not to really raise them since fees have gone up a lot. 483 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:35,000 And other divisions. So, and so doing. 484 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:37,000 So we keep in schedule with the city. 485 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:44,000 I just need a vote. I don't plan on. I don't think we need to raise fines or fees at this moment. 486 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:47,000 So if anyone has any questions. 487 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:54,000 It looks like maximum prices, $10, right? That's the most you have to pay if you were delinquent. 488 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,000 Yes. 489 00:27:55,000 --> 00:27:56,000 Okay. 490 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:58,000 So we really. 491 00:27:58,000 --> 00:28:01,000 Try to get the material back. 492 00:28:01,000 --> 00:28:06,000 So we will waive fines as we can get the material back. 493 00:28:07,000 --> 00:28:09,000 If it goes to collection agency. 494 00:28:09,000 --> 00:28:13,000 We, we don't waive the collection fee. 495 00:28:13,000 --> 00:28:17,000 That's the only thing we don't. 496 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:18,000 We don't do. 497 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,000 But, you know. 498 00:28:19,000 --> 00:28:22,000 I wish we. 499 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:28,000 We can address this maybe next year is we wouldn't charge kids. 500 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:31,000 For fines. 501 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:37,000 But at this time, we need that revenue. 502 00:28:37,000 --> 00:28:42,000 But yeah, so. 503 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:50,000 I think our fees are fine to be very reasonable. 504 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:53,000 Move to approve. 505 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:56,000 Thank you. Second. Thank you. All those in favor. 506 00:28:56,000 --> 00:29:00,000 So the last is. 507 00:29:01,000 --> 00:29:06,000 You need to vote on the rules of conduct. We've made the recommended changes. 508 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:11,000 There, there's not a really good city ordinance that pertains directly to. 509 00:29:11,000 --> 00:29:17,000 Library vandalism, that type of stuff. So I just took that out. 510 00:29:17,000 --> 00:29:22,000 Because either way, if any of it have, we just call the police and. 511 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:26,000 Fortunately, nothing like that has happened. 512 00:29:27,000 --> 00:29:29,000 And. 513 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:32,000 But I think. 514 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:34,000 Our expectations. 515 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:36,000 For page and behavior. 516 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:39,000 Fowls with other libraries. 517 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:47,000 Are doing. 518 00:29:47,000 --> 00:29:49,000 Motion to approve. Thank you. 519 00:29:49,000 --> 00:29:52,000 Second. Thank you. All those in favor. 520 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:55,000 Okay. 521 00:29:55,000 --> 00:29:58,000 There's nothing else on the agenda. 522 00:29:58,000 --> 00:30:05,000 Motion to adjourn. 523 00:30:05,000 --> 00:30:07,000 Second. 524 00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:10,000 Thank you. All those in favor. 525 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:14,000 We are adjourned. Thanks everyone.