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Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 11, 2023 05:30 PM 100 S. Water St., Watertown, 2nd Floor Conference Room


Zoom Meeting ID: 853 2236 0495 Passcode: K3QZq23J
or you may attend by utilizing the following link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81720980931?pwd=V0lERkxrSEtDQ3pyVEZETWpETzkydz09

All public participant’s phones will be muted during the meeting except during public comment.
The following items will be discussed, and possible action taken

1.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

2.REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE

3.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

Each individual who would like to address the Committee will be permitted up to three minutes for their comments

4.APPEARANCES

  1. A.Darren Shretter: Studio GC  Review Library Expansion and Renovation project status

5.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Review and take action on closing the library on Easter Sundays

  2. B.Review and discuss non-library use of facility and parking lot in regards to impact on library patrons and events

  3. C.Recognition of Jonathan Lampe and his service on the Library Board of Trustees

  4. D.The Board of Trustees will convene into Closed Session under Exemption   19.85(1)c for the purpose of “considering employment, promotion, compensation or  performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental  body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Library Director's request for an employee's leave of absence.

  5. E.Reconvene into open session

  6. F.Review and take action on library employee compensation for the 2024 budget request

6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. A.Review approved MOU from City Attorney and discuss with possible action on next steps

  2. B.Discuss and take action on Library Meeting Room Policy and access to restrooms after library has closed

  3. C.Review and take action on investing remaining expansion/renovation donations

7.DIRECTOR'S REPORT

  1. A.Review monthly highlights, budget figures, and statistics

8.PRESIDENT'S REPORT

  1. A.Review contacts in official capacity

9.REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

  1. A.Review and take action on minutes: Library Board of Trustees – March 13,2023

  2. B.Review and take action on minutes: Library Board-Finance Committee,  April, 25, 2023

  3. C.Review and take action on library expenditures and finances

  4. D.Review and take action on library expansion expenditures

10.ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting: Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 5:30 pm