POYNETTE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Poynette Area Public Library
Call to Order and Roll Call - The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM by Vice President Darcy Miller. Board Members Darcy Miller, Joni DeYoung, Brittney Jackson, Meghan Visger, and Jason Koopmans attended the meeting. Library Director Jodi Bailey was also present. Jerry Pritzl attended remotely. Mary Jo Borchardt was unable to attend.
Certification of Proper Notice - Yes
Guests - None
Public Comments - None
Adoption of Agenda - A motion to accept the agenda was made by DeYoung, seconded by Visger; motion carried.
Approval of Minutes from March 11, 2025 - A motion to adopt the March meeting minutes as presented was made by Miller, seconded by DeYoung; motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Presented by Brittney Jackson - The library checking account at Bank First has a balance of $4,098.57 as of March 31, 2025. The SCLS Foundation account has a balance of $2,124.10 as of February 28, 2025.
Current Budget Review - Director Bailey presented the budget. She included a report on the Fund detail for #190 on Membership Fees.
Director’s Report - Thank you to the Department of Public Works staff for caring for our library building and grounds. March family programs enjoyed huge attendance, thanks to our “Resident Rock Star,” Ms. Katy. During the Poynette School District’s Spring Break, staff enjoyed meeting new families and interacting with residents utilizing our library’s many resources (including Launchpads, Wonderbooks, and the new Little Tikes Story Dream Machine). The staff attended several webinars, classes, and monthly meetings for planning purposes, continuing education, and safety training. Community involvement in March included utilizing the Bookmobile to deliver books supporting the Pioneer Place outreach program, in-home daycare deliveries, and home-bound deliveries.
Village of Poynette Meeting Update - Board member DeYoung shared that their last meeting was on March 29th. The next plat for Point Gardens has been approved and is going in. There have been noise complaints, so they are going to look at the ordinances and update them. The Village clean-up will not have electronics drop-off this year. Residents can schedule a time to have Pellitteri pick up bulk items. The Board approved the liquor license for the Pharmacy Beverage Company.
Friends of the Library Meeting Update - Darcy shared that the Friends of the Library discussed the Silent Auction, and they are sponsoring the library’s flower pot on Main Street and will once again purchase flowers for the pergola. They’ve been very generous donating needed materials to the library, and Director Bailey is very grateful. In September, they will be electing a new Treasurer and Secretary.
Business:
1. Approval of Vouchers for Library - Visger made a motion to approve the vouchers as presented, seconded by Koopmans; motion carried.
2. Discuss Library Space Planning Committee update - Director Bailey shared that she plans to begin working on three grant opportunities in May.
3. Discuss activities for National Library Week (April 7-12) and National Volunteer Appreciation week (April 20-26) - Ms. Katy created an awesome slide show celebrating our library. The statistics were taken from the 2024 DPI Annual Report. There are also fun contests and treats throughout the week.
4. Discuss/Consider approval of Trustee Koopmans for another term as Board President - Miller made a motion to approve of Trustee Koopmans for another term as Board President, seconded by DeYoung; motion carried. Director Bailey will notify the Village Clerk.
5. Discuss President Trump’s Executive Order affecting IMLS funding:
Per a recent email from South Central Library System (SCLS) Director Shannon Schultz:
“The most important things we can do right now is to ask patrons to submit video testimonials to DPI, contact your elected officials at the federal level, share how important your library is to your community and stay informed.”
Director Bailey will continue to update the Board as she knows more going forward. The Library Board will do everything they can to advocate for our library staff and services to the public.
6. Discuss digital library advocacy ideas - Director Bailey met with Katy to discuss new ideas for digital library advocacy.
7. Discuss Agenda items for the next meeting on May 13, 2025 - Business Agenda items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, mid-year review of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, and any items that may arise.
Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 5:54 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Meghan Visger, Secretary