lbm20090325MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Muskego Public Library Room #6
March 25, 2009
1. Call to Order: President D. Dominski called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
2. Roll Call: Also present were J. De Vito-Scalzo, N. Borgman, K. Huebner, R. Jankowski, R. Rivard, S.
Snyder and Director J. Genzel. S. Gould and S. Oneson and were absent.
3. Pledge of Allegiance: recited.
4. Statement of Public Notice: Given in accordance with the open meeting law on March 24, 2009.
5. Approval of Minutes: N. Borgman moved to approve minutes of the February 18, 2009 meeting and
K. Huebner seconded. Motion carried.
6. Next Meeting Scheduled April 22, 2009.
7. Treasurer’s Report: S. Snyder moved and R. Jankowski seconded a motion to approve payment of
March expenses of $95,793.45. Motion carried. S. Snyder moved and R. Jankowski seconded a
motion to approve payment of WCFLS March expenses of $791.83. Motion carried.
8. Old Business
a. FOL: The next Wine Tasting meeting will be on April 4 at 8 am in the library. Tickets go on
sale April 1 at a cost of $30 each. Larry Kascht from Retzer Nature Center was here for Aldo
Leopold day.
b. Librarian’s Report: The report was distributed. K. Huebner welcomed Jane as the new Library
Director.
CLOSED SESSION
Please take notice that following New Business as authorized by law, the Library Board will convene,
upon passage of the proper motion, into closed session pursuant to:
1. Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary
data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the
investigation of charges against specific persons, specifically an allegation of possible misconduct
of library employee(s). Mayor John Johnson, guest, regarding Harassment and Discrimination in
the Workplace Employee Policy.
Action may be taken in closed session. The Library Board will then reconvene into open session
to continue with agenda items.
N. Borgman moved and J. De Vito-Scalzo seconded motion to convene into closed session. All
were in favor.
N. Borgman moved and R. Jankowski seconded motion to reconvene into open session. All were
in favor.
OPEN SESSION
9. New Business
a. Library Policy Changes: Discussion on allowing beverages in covered containers. Beverages
will not be allowed at computers. Possible use of screensaver as a reminder of the policy. We
also discussed making the library a cell free zone. Jane will provide policy updates for review
at the next meeting.
b. Room Reservation Policy: The High School Bowling Club would like to use a m eeting room
for an award ceremony. We reviewed the policy and will allow the club to use the room.
c. In-Service for Library Staff: Jane would like to close the library for an all day staff
meeting/training session. Discussion centered on closing all day or half day. Friday is the
slowest patron traffic day. The board is in agreement to proceed with the plan for the first
session.
d. Assistant Director Job Description: Jane will rewrite the job description. There was a lot of
discussion on management skills. Librarians know how to run libraries but are lacking in
management skills. We need someone with a strong management background to
complement Jane’s librarian skills.
e. Library Services and Budget: The materials spending reports were distributed. Audio/Visual
spending has increased. Some of the sources for print purchases are the NYT and Publishers
Weekly.
10. Motion to Adjourn: Moved by N. Borgman, seconded by J. De Vito-Scalzo at 8:46 PM.
Russ Jankowski
Secretary